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Precious metals buyers might be interested in this Gold-plated SUV

An armored, gold-plated sports utility vehicle (SUV) that will be featured in the upcoming Sacha Baron Cohen film is being offered to precious metals buyers and other interested parties for a sum of $500,000.

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Platinum demand of India’s precious metals buyers could surge five-fold in 2017

The platinum demand of precious metals buyers in India will surge five-fold to 80 tons by 2017, according to estimates provided by the Mineral Exploration and Development Report for 12th Five Year Plan Period by the Asian nation’s Ministry of Mines.

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Emerald discovery provokes various questions

The recent discovery of a large supply of emeralds has managed to raise various questions from market participants, as well as investors such as precious metals buyers.

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Precious metal recovery takes to outer space

Google Inc. executives recently announced that they will be contributing funds to a venture that eventually wants to perform precious metal recovery on planets in outer space.

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Ninja miners perform gold refining for black market

Worldwide strain on the global supply of gold combined with high prices for the commodity have resulted in “ninja miners” in Mongolia participating in precious metal recovery.

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Platinum appeals to a sophisticated audience

Platinum has appealed to sophisticated users at various points in history, ranging from long-dead monarchs to contemporary precious metals buyers.

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Industrial applications boosted for platinum-group metals recently, says research firm

Precious metals buyers’ demand for platinum-group metals has been bolstered recently by growth in industries that use the commodities, according to the results of a Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd. study.

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Platinum choice of precious metals buyers

While per-ounce costs for gold and platinum remained close during the first quarter, various factors have contributed to boost the demand of precious metals buyers for the white metal.

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Indian gold strike ceases after jewelers meet with minister

Three weeks of striking in India by jewelers closed on Friday after the government said their concerns about tariffs applied to gold are under consideration.

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Rare coin set for auction

An Illinois auction later this month will include a prized possession struck by the U.S. Mint during the 18th century.

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