The world's most precious precious metal
Aug, 24, 2009 | MoneyWeek
While gold and silver have attracted the attention of some investors of late, there is a metal that is far, far rarer and has fundamentals that merit investment consideration.
While gold and silver have attracted the attention of some investors of late, there is a metal that is far, far rarer and has fundamentals that merit investment consideration. Some consider it the ultimate symbol of wealth - above and beyond gold, silver or platinum - because of its price and very significant rarity.
The metal in question is rhodium. Discovered along with palladium by British chemist and physicist William Wollaston in 1803, rhodium belongs to the platinum group metals (PGM) together with platinum and palladium. Besides being a key component in the car industry, some of rhodium's othe
BBC 5 Live Breakfast Interviews GoldCore’s Stephen Flood
Aug, 19, 2009 | BBC
GoldCore's Stephen Flood was interviewed on BBC Radio 5 live Breakfast on 19 August 2009.
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Gold Gains in New York, London as Weaker Dollar Spurs Demand
Aug, 13, 2009 | Bloomberg.com
Gold rose to the highest price this week as the dollar declined, increasing the metal’s appeal as an alternative investment. Silver climbed to a two-month high, and platinum and palladium rose.
The dollar fell for a third day against a basket of six major currencies after a report showed U.S. retail sales unexpectedly fell last month, adding to concern that consumers are unwilling to increase spending. The greenback slid as much as 0.9 percent against the euro after the German economy, Europe’s largest, unexpectedly expanded in the second quarter. Bullion tends to climb when the U.S. currency weakens.
“The dollar is under fire today,” GoldCore Ltd., a brokerage in Dublin, said in a note to clients. “Gold