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		<title>www.gold.org: World Gold Council, the information resource for gold, investment, jewellery, science and technology, historical and culture. Latest gold news stories from the World Gold Council</title>
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<title>Dubai central bank &#39;considering investment gold coin&#39;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Dubai's central bank is looking at proposals to launch a gold coin that would operate as legal tender for the purpose of investment.
Executive chairman of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Ahmed Bin Sulayem told 7DAYS that the coin would be able to be used for investing in a similar way to gold bars.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Rare gold Asian coins and medals to be auctioned</title>
<link>http://www.gold.org/news/2010/02/09/story/14046/rare_gold_asian_coins_and_medals_to_be_auctioned/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[A number of Asian gold coins and medals are set to be auctioned later this month.
Baldwin's will conduct the sale in Hong Kong on February 25th and will offer gold items dating back hundreds of years to bidders.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gujarat gold imports on the rise</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Imports of gold in the Indian state of Gujarat rose by almost 11 per cent between April 2009 and January 2010.
This is according to new figures from the Gujarat State Export Corporation, which suggest that investment demand was largely responsible for this increase, the Business Standard reports.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Romanian gold coin launched to honour Gepid treasure</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A gold coin is to be launched by the National Bank of Romania to honour the discovery of a hoard of treasure belonging to the Gepid tribe.
The ten leu coin weighs 1.2 g and has a diameter of 13.92 mm. The bank will release 500 of the coins - which form part of the organisation's History of Gold Series - in total.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>German firm aims to break heaviest gold coin record</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A German company is looking to craft the heaviest gold coin in the world.
Global Metal Agency is to produce the Global Liberty, which has a diameter of 50 cm and weighs 103.6 kg, or 3,333 ounces.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>&#39;Potential gold rush&#39; to take place in Scotland</title>
<link>http://www.gold.org/news/2010/02/09/story/14050/potential_gold_rush_to_take_place_in_scotland/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[A potential gold rush could be about to take place at the foot of the Ben Lui mountain in the southern highlands of Scotland, according to reports. 
Outdoor activity website Grough has stated that an Australian gold mining company has submitted an application to mine for the precious metal at the Cononish site, when has stood empty for the past ten years.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Anglo&#45;Saxon gold hoard needs £2.7 m to stay in West Midlands</title>
<link>http://www.gold.org/news/2010/02/09/story/14051/anglo_saxon_gold_hoard_needs_27_m_to_stay_in_west_midlands/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Time may be running out for fundraisers hoping to raise the &#163;2.7 million that is needed for the largest collection of gold treasure ever found in the UK to remain in the West Midlands, it has been suggested. 
Despite the backing of various celebrities such as Dame Judi Dench, Tony Robinson and television historian Dr David Starkey, only &#163;560,000 has been donated to the fund for the gold hoard, which was valued in November at &#163;3.3 million, reports the Birmingham Mail.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold jewellery &#39;a fashionable gift this Valentine&#39;s Day&#39;</title>
<link>http://www.gold.org/news/2010/02/09/story/14052/gold_jewellery_a_fashionable_gift_this_valentines_day/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Purchasing gold jewellery for a loved one this Valentine's Day could prove to be a fashionable choice, according to one manufacturer.
SRS Jewels, when launching its new range in time for the special occasion, stated that unique gold jewellery may be &quot;the best option to show your loved ones your affection&quot;.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold exploration programme proposed in Ontario</title>
<link>http://www.gold.org/news/2010/02/09/story/14053/gold_exploration_programme_proposed_in_ontario/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[A new programme of gold exploration has been proposed for the Matheson JV property in Ontario, Canada, it has been revealed.
Gold was historically found to be prolific along the Tisdale volcanic area of the site, which is also part of the Timmins gold area. <br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Rare gold coins to be displayed by Royal Canadian Mint</title>
<link>http://www.gold.org/news/2010/02/08/story/14033/rare_gold_coins_to_be_displayed_by_royal_canadian_mint/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[The Royal Canadian Mint will showcase a number of rare gold coins from its history at a special pavilion during this year's Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
It will display the mint's million-dollar gold coin - which was first unveiled in 2007 and weighs 100kg - in a special Gold Room that will explore the organisation's involvement in the Canadian gold sector.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Archaeology event turns up medieval gold coin</title>
<link>http://www.gold.org/news/2010/02/08/story/14034/archaeology_event_turns_up_medieval_gold_coin/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[A special archaeology event recently held in Somerset saw a variety of historical artefacts presented to experts by members of the public - including a medieval gold coin.
People flocked to Faulkland village hall to get archaeologists to look at items dating back thousands of years, This is Somerset reports.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold exhibition opens in Cincinnati</title>
<link>http://www.gold.org/news/2010/02/08/story/14035/gold_exhibition_opens_in_cincinnati/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[An exhibition exploring the history and uses of gold has opened in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The display, entitled Gold, was launched on February 6th and will remain open until May 16th.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold ingots perform well in Long Beach auction</title>
<link>http://www.gold.org/news/2010/02/08/story/14036/gold_ingots_perform_well_in_long_beach_auction/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Four gold ingots found in the shipwreck of the SS Central America sold for high prices at an auction held in California last week.
According to CoinLink, Heritage Auction Galleries's Long Beach Signature Sale saw the Harris Marchand gold ingot, which weighs 55.05 ounces, sell for $172,500 (&#163;110,789) on February 5th.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>18&#45;c gold jewellery collection launched by Agent Provocateur</title>
<link>http://www.gold.org/news/2010/02/08/story/14037/18_c_gold_jewellery_collection_launched_by_agent_provocateur/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[An 18-c gold jewellery collection has been created by luxury underwear brand Agent Provocateur, according to reports. 
The label has joined forces with BJB Limited to design the gold jewellery range, which is available in stores now. <br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gold jewellery collection &#39;inspired by the rose&#39;</title>
<link>http://www.gold.org/news/2010/02/08/story/14038/gold_jewellery_collection_inspired_by_the_rose/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[A new gold jewellery collection, which has been designed especially for Valentine's Day, drew inspiration from the &quot;natural beauty&quot; of the rose, according to its designer. 
&quot;This collection represents springtime in full bloom. With the onset of rich lush colours in nature, my thought was to capture those elements and translate that into my jewellery,&quot; designer Amisha Khanna tells Diamond World. <br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>High&#45;grade gold exploration results in Australia</title>
<link>http://www.gold.org/news/2010/02/08/story/14039/high_grade_gold_exploration_results_in_australia/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Drilling projects at the historic Santa open pit near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia, have revealed high-grade gold results, according to reports. 
Exploration company Integra states that these positive new results provide the company with &quot;increased confidence in the gold mineralised depth potential&quot; of the area.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Investing in gold coins can be &#39;a fun endeavour&#39;</title>
<link>http://www.gold.org/news/2010/02/08/story/14040/investing_in_gold_coins_can_be_a_fun_endeavour/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Investing in gold coins can prove to be a &quot;fun endeavour&quot; for people who want to explore more than gold bullion, it has been suggested. 
Allen Rowe, writing for the Nevada Appeal, states that one particularly rare range of gold coins can be a good choice for people who are looking to collect, due to the fact that they are extremely scarce. <br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Exhibition of ancient Chinese gold items opens in Taiwan</title>
<link>http://www.gold.org/news/2010/02/08/story/14041/exhibition_of_ancient_chinese_gold_items_opens_in_taiwan/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[A range of rare gold artefacts from China's ancient era has gone on show at the National Palace Museum in Taiwan.
The exhibition, entitled Gold and Glory: The Wonders of Khitan from the Inner Mongolia Museum Collection, opened to the public on Saturday (February 6th) and will run until May 16th.<br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Work gets underway at Manitoban gold mine </title>
<link>http://www.gold.org/news/2010/02/08/story/14042/work_gets_underway_at_manitoban_gold_mine/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Work has started on a project that could bring a gold mine in Manitoba, Canada, back into use. 
Tartan Lake is located within the Flin Flon greenstone belt. Between 1987 and 1989, it was an active gold mine and its owner, St Eugene Mining Corporation, is now looking to evaluate the potential for restarting operations and carrying out a resource estimate. <br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>&quot;Strong&quot; gold anomaly detected in Canada </title>
<link>http://www.gold.org/news/2010/02/08/story/14043/strong_gold_anomaly_detected_in_canada/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Soil sampling work at the Dime claim block within the Dawson mining district of Canada's Yukon Territory has confirmed the presence of a &quot;strong&quot; gold anomaly with &quot;very high gold values&quot;, it has been announced. 
Exploration firm Stina Resources said its programme followed up on previous soil sampling carried out at the site from 1998 to 2000 and in the early years of the 21st century. <br /><em style="font-size:11px;">The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited &copy; and do not represent the views or opinions of the World Gold Council.</em>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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