https://www.goldtelegraph.com Sound money. Hard truths. Gold, commodities, macro and junior mining. en Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:28:47 GMT https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/the-gold-goes-home/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/the-gold-goes-home/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:45:00 GMT People forget how quickly the world can change. In February 1965, Charles de Gaulle stood in front of hundreds of journalists at the Élysée Palace and said the one thing no Western leader was allowed to say. He called for the world to return to gold. Not to the dollar. Not to promises. To the one asset, he said, that "has no nationality" and is "eternally and universally accepted." Washington laughed at the old general. Then France stopped laughing and started converting. Through the mid- https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/gold-is-money-everything-else-is-credit/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/gold-is-money-everything-else-is-credit/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMT One of the most iconic quotes in gold? “Gold is money. Everything else is credit.” — J.P. Morgan. He said it under oath, testifying before Congress in December 1912, a few months before he died. The exact words in the transcript were “Money is gold, and nothing else.” The old man was 75, half the country hated him, and a congressional committee was trying to prove he secretly controlled American finance. They asked him to explain money. He gave them one sentence. It has outlived everyone in https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/a-legends-vote-of-confidence-the-making-of-yukons-next-gold-mine/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/a-legends-vote-of-confidence-the-making-of-yukons-next-gold-mine/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:55:00 GMT Every now and then, a financing announcement tells you far more than the numbers ever could. This is one of those moments. For more than four decades, Pierre Lassonde has earned a reputation as one of the sharpest minds in the gold business. He helped build Franco-Nevada into one of the most respected companies in the industry by backing exceptional assets and exceptional people. When Lassonde puts meaningful capital behind a project, the market pays attention. That's why https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/the-king-on-the-board-gold-and-the-battle-for-supremacy/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/the-king-on-the-board-gold-and-the-battle-for-supremacy/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:48:58 GMT Part 1 “Give all the power to the many, they will oppress the few. Give all the power to the few, they will oppress the many.” — Alexander Hamilton For […] https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/the-united-states-and-the-50-year-gold-bond-that-could-rewrite-the-rules-of-global-finance/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/the-united-states-and-the-50-year-gold-bond-that-could-rewrite-the-rules-of-global-finance/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:23:15 GMT The global financial system isn’t just shifting, it’s fracturing. Over the past several years, I’ve written often about the erosion of trust… in money, in institutions, in leadership. Today, that […] https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/the-global-safe-haven-is-slowly-breaking-why-central-banks-are-turning-to-gold/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/the-global-safe-haven-is-slowly-breaking-why-central-banks-are-turning-to-gold/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:14:15 GMT The global financial system is not just shifting, it is starting to breakdown. On April 1st, I wrote: “The erosion of trust: the times are changing.” That warning has since […] https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/matthew-piepenburg-we-are-in-a-liquidity-crisis-why-countries-are-stockpiling-goldmatthew-piepenburg/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/matthew-piepenburg-we-are-in-a-liquidity-crisis-why-countries-are-stockpiling-goldmatthew-piepenburg/ Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:17:14 GMT “I’m confident that China has at least 10x more gold than the WGC says it does… I also think they have a lot more than the United States.” In this […] https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/sean-boyd-the-time-is-now-for-gold/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/sean-boyd-the-time-is-now-for-gold/ Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:27:58 GMT Sean was recently inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame, and his exceptional leadership at Agnico Eagle stands as a shining example of extraordinary success in the mining industry. […] https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/dr-ron-paul-time-to-audit-fort-knox-and-the-federal-reserve/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/dr-ron-paul-time-to-audit-fort-knox-and-the-federal-reserve/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:25:30 GMT “I think the country would thrive tremendously if we see it in moral terms and don’t have some Federal Reserve being the chief counterfeiter. It’s fraud.” – Ron Paul In […] https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/jaime-carrasco-reset-the-entire-financial-structure/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/jaime-carrasco-reset-the-entire-financial-structure/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:21:32 GMT “I think what we are looking at is a complete reset of the whole global structure.” – Jaime Carrasco With 25 years in wealth management, Jaime offers a fresh, thought-provoking […] https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/former-nato-commander-general-wesley-clark/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/former-nato-commander-general-wesley-clark/ Sun, 19 Jan 2025 11:18:59 GMT “There is a global competition for resources, but we don’t need to substitute soldiers… use business to compete effectively.” – General Wesley Clark Known for his strategic insights, General Clark […] https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/saudi-arabia-could-commodities-become-the-new-foundation/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/saudi-arabia-could-commodities-become-the-new-foundation/ Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:27:54 GMT Global finance is shifting, and Saudi Arabia is driving change with bold mineral investments, stronger China ties, and new trade strategies. Commodities could soon become the foundation of a new […] https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/pierre-lassonde-the-gold-price-will-ultimately-be-decided-in-the-east/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/pierre-lassonde-the-gold-price-will-ultimately-be-decided-in-the-east/ Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:12:37 GMT “The gold price will ultimately be decided not in the United States, but in the East.” – Pierre Lassonde In 1998, Pierre Lassonde was inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall […] https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/is-the-united-states-considering-a-gold-backed-treasury-instrument/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/is-the-united-states-considering-a-gold-backed-treasury-instrument/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:48:36 GMT Some interesting coincidences… “We are going to have to have some kind of a grand global economic reordering.” Scott Bessent, the incoming Treasury Secretary, is stepping into the spotlight to […] https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/judy-shelton-i-want-the-united-states-to-restore-its-monetary-integrity-with-gold/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/judy-shelton-i-want-the-united-states-to-restore-its-monetary-integrity-with-gold/ Sun, 03 Nov 2024 09:31:33 GMT “I want the United States to be the leader if there’s any kind of gold backing to a currency.” – Judy Shelton In our conversation, we explore a series of […] https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/central-banks-leverage-euro-for-short-term-reserves-and-yuan-for-long-term-aiming-to-reduce-dependence-on-dollar/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/central-banks-leverage-euro-for-short-term-reserves-and-yuan-for-long-term-aiming-to-reduce-dependence-on-dollar/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 04:48:34 GMT Mohsen Khojastehmehr, the leader of Iran’s National Oil Company (NIOC), announced that Iran and Saudi Arabia are beginning to work together in the oil industry. This comes as relations between […] https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/us-technology-exploited-in-chinese-surveillance-balloon-to-monitor-america/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/us-technology-exploited-in-chinese-surveillance-balloon-to-monitor-america/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 04:32:12 GMT Early this year, a Chinese balloon floating over the U.S. was found to be filled with American-made spying equipment. This was revealed by U.S. officials following an investigation. Various defense […] https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/china-has-become-the-largest-creditor-to-developing-nations/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/china-has-become-the-largest-creditor-to-developing-nations/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 04:20:13 GMT China, now the largest lender to developing countries, is working with global organizations to help countries restructure their debt payments. This comes amid the worst debt crisis for poor nations […] https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/borrowing-to-drive-japans-debt-over-1100-trillion-yen-for-first-time/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/borrowing-to-drive-japans-debt-over-1100-trillion-yen-for-first-time/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 04:12:20 GMT Japan’s national debt is projected to exceed 1,100 trillion yen ($8.47 trillion) by the end of the fiscal year in March 2027, indicating the country’s heavy reliance on borrowing, according […] https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/imf-working-on-global-central-bank-digital-currency-platform/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/imf-working-on-global-central-bank-digital-currency-platform/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 04:04:17 GMT The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is building a system for digital currencies issued by central banks, which will enable transactions between different countries. This was shared by IMF’s Managing Director, […] https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/central-banks-are-on-the-way-130-countries-exploring-central-bank-digital-currencies/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/central-banks-are-on-the-way-130-countries-exploring-central-bank-digital-currencies/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 03:55:54 GMT A study reveals that 130 nations, which make up 98% of the global economy, are looking into creating digital versions of their own currencies. Almost half of these nations are […] https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/central-bank-digital-currencies-are-coming/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/central-bank-digital-currencies-are-coming/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 08:58:32 GMT The concept of a “Central-Bank Digital Currency” (CBDC) may sound complex and unfamiliar, but it’s worth gaining familiarity as these digital versions of traditional currencies like dollars, yuan, euros, or […] https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/brics-bank-opens-doors-for-new-members-saudi-arabia-interested-to-join/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/brics-bank-opens-doors-for-new-members-saudi-arabia-interested-to-join/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 08:01:43 GMT As the New Development Bank (NDB) — a lending institution birthed by the BRICS coalition (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) — seeks to augment its capital and offset […] https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/turkish-lira-plummets-as-new-government-pursues-rational-policies/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/turkish-lira-plummets-as-new-government-pursues-rational-policies/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 07:46:34 GMT In a bold declaration, newly-appointed Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek has stated that Turkey must make a radical shift in its economic policy to combat its escalating inflation. The announcement came […] https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/chinas-high-stakes-strategy-to-dominate-the-worlds-lithium-supply/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/chinas-high-stakes-strategy-to-dominate-the-worlds-lithium-supply/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 07:34:12 GMT In their strategic quest to secure the world’s lithium supply, Chinese firms are investing billions into mines across the developing world despite rising resistance from Western nations. This audacious strategy, […] https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/china-amplifies-middle-east-influence-through-strategic-energy-partnerships/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/china-amplifies-middle-east-influence-through-strategic-energy-partnerships/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 06:55:37 GMT In a significant move to expand its global energy foothold, China has been aggressively investing in the Middle East’s energy infrastructure. This strategic shift underscores Beijing’s ambition to diversify its […] https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/fueling-change-irans-plans-for-a-regional-natural-gas-hub/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/fueling-change-irans-plans-for-a-regional-natural-gas-hub/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 06:35:20 GMT In an ambitious strategy to reshape the regional energy landscape, Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji announced on Wednesday that Iran is working closely with Russia, Qatar, and Turkmenistan to establish […] https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/chinas-role-in-u-s-imports-diminishes-hits-2006-levels/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/chinas-role-in-u-s-imports-diminishes-hits-2006-levels/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:28:30 GMT As spring ushers in economic vitality, the U.S. continues to satiate its appetite for foreign goods while concurrently decreasing its dependency on Chinese imports, according to recent data from the […] https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/crisis-ahead-commercial-real-estate-crash-lurks-as-major-risk-to-us-economy/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/crisis-ahead-commercial-real-estate-crash-lurks-as-major-risk-to-us-economy/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:13:26 GMT The $20 trillion commercial real estate market has emerged as the next substantial risk on the horizon for US banks, amidst an era of financial market instability. With approximately $1.5 […] https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/janet-yellen-warns-sanctions-could-undermine-us-dollar-dominance/ https://www.goldtelegraph.com/read/janet-yellen-warns-sanctions-could-undermine-us-dollar-dominance/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 04:59:26 GMT US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen cautioned on Sunday that the continued use of economic sanctions on countries like Russia could potentially threaten the dominance of the dollar. Such measures may […]