Gold heading for best year since 2010 Gold prices have hit one-month highs today and are on track for their best year since 2010, driven higher over the past 12 months mainly by a weaker dollar and safe-haven buying prompted by global political uncertainties. Business • 29 Dec 17
Gold heading for best year since 2010 Gold prices have hit one-month highs today and are on track for their best year since 2010, driven higher over the past 12 months mainly by a weaker dollar and safe-haven buying prompted by global political uncertainties. Business • 29 Dec 17
New era of astrophysics as gold making star is detected In a major scientific discovery, huge team of scientists around the world has for the first time witnessed the violent events that lead to the creation of gold, platinum and other heavy metals across the Universe. Science • 16 Oct 17
New era of astrophysics as gold making star is detected In a major scientific discovery, huge team of scientists around the world has for the first time witnessed the violent events that lead to the creation of gold, platinum and other heavy metals across the Universe. Science • 16 Oct 17
Global demand for gold drops 14% in first half of 2017 Global demand for gold fell 14% in the first half of this year due mainly to a sharp decline in purchases by exchange traded funds, the World Gold Council has said in a report. Business • 03 Aug 17
Global demand for gold drops 14% in first half of 2017 Global demand for gold fell 14% in the first half of this year due mainly to a sharp decline in purchases by exchange traded funds, the World Gold Council has said in a report. Business • 03 Aug 17
Gold climbs to 5 month high on US jobs, security fears Gold hit a five-month high today after US jobs data dampened expectations that the US Federal Reserve would raise interest rates and amid rising global security tensions. Business • 11 Apr 17
Gold climbs to 5 month high on US jobs, security fears Gold hit a five-month high today after US jobs data dampened expectations that the US Federal Reserve would raise interest rates and amid rising global security tensions. Business • 11 Apr 17
Stocks off lows, oil rallies after US strike on Syria Oil prices rose today, trading near a one-month high after the US fired missiles at a Syrian government air base, raising concern that the conflict could spread in the oil-rich region. Business • 07 Apr 17
Stocks off lows, oil rallies after US strike on Syria Oil prices rose today, trading near a one-month high after the US fired missiles at a Syrian government air base, raising concern that the conflict could spread in the oil-rich region. Business • 07 Apr 17
Gold dealers report surge in coin and bar demand Gold dealers in London reported surging demand for coins and bars today, with some saying stocks were tight, after the Brexit vote in the UK. Business • 24 Jun 16
Gold dealers report surge in coin and bar demand Gold dealers in London reported surging demand for coins and bars today, with some saying stocks were tight, after the Brexit vote in the UK. Business • 24 Jun 16
S Africa allows class action against gold firms South Africa gave the green light today for class action suits seeking damages from gold companies for up to half a million miners who contracted the fatal lung diseases silicosis and tuberculosis. News • 13 May 16
S Africa allows class action against gold firms South Africa gave the green light today for class action suits seeking damages from gold companies for up to half a million miners who contracted the fatal lung diseases silicosis and tuberculosis. News • 13 May 16
Rare gold coin up for sale GoldCore has secured rights in Ireland and the UK for the sale of one of the largest and purest gold coins in the world. Business • 31 Mar 16
Rare gold coin up for sale GoldCore has secured rights in Ireland and the UK for the sale of one of the largest and purest gold coins in the world. Business • 31 Mar 16
Conroy Gold & Natural Resources' losses narrow Conroy Gold and Natural Resources has reported a loss after tax of €315,324 for the fiscal year to the end of May and said the construction of a gold mine at Clontibret remains its main focus. Business • 23 Nov 15
Conroy Gold & Natural Resources' losses narrow Conroy Gold and Natural Resources has reported a loss after tax of €315,324 for the fiscal year to the end of May and said the construction of a gold mine at Clontibret remains its main focus. Business • 23 Nov 15
Gold smuggled into UK sold at auction More than half a million pounds worth of gold smuggled into the UK by criminals has been sold at a Belfast auction. News • 30 Oct 15
Gold smuggled into UK sold at auction More than half a million pounds worth of gold smuggled into the UK by criminals has been sold at a Belfast auction. News • 30 Oct 15
Gold falls to its lowest price since 2010 The price of gold fell 4% to its lowest in more than five years, as talk of a rise in US interest rates this year led investors to sell. Business • 20 Jul 15
Gold falls to its lowest price since 2010 The price of gold fell 4% to its lowest in more than five years, as talk of a rise in US interest rates this year led investors to sell. Business • 20 Jul 15
Conroy Gold makes new discovery in Co Monaghan Exploration company Conroy Gold and Natural Resources has discovered a potential new gold target in Co Monaghan. Business • 16 Jun 15
Conroy Gold makes new discovery in Co Monaghan Exploration company Conroy Gold and Natural Resources has discovered a potential new gold target in Co Monaghan. Business • 16 Jun 15
Swiss central bank returns to profit in 2014 Switzerland's central bank returned to profit last year thanks to the increased value of foreign currency and gold holdings. Business • 06 Mar 15
Swiss central bank returns to profit in 2014 Switzerland's central bank returned to profit last year thanks to the increased value of foreign currency and gold holdings. Business • 06 Mar 15
Canadian firm plans to dig for gold in Co Tyrone A Canadian exploration company has claimed that Northern Ireland has the seventh richest undeveloped seam of gold in the world. Business • 03 Dec 14
Canadian firm plans to dig for gold in Co Tyrone A Canadian exploration company has claimed that Northern Ireland has the seventh richest undeveloped seam of gold in the world. Business • 03 Dec 14
Conroy Gold unveils 'definitive' plan for Monaghan Conroy Gold and Natural Resources has announced what it called its "definitive mining plan" for its Clontibret gold project in Co Monaghan. Business • 19 Sep 14
Conroy Gold unveils 'definitive' plan for Monaghan Conroy Gold and Natural Resources has announced what it called its "definitive mining plan" for its Clontibret gold project in Co Monaghan. Business • 19 Sep 14
Glencore's copper production rises 13% in H1 Mining company Glencore has posted a 13% increase in first-half copper output. Business • 13 Aug 14
Glencore's copper production rises 13% in H1 Mining company Glencore has posted a 13% increase in first-half copper output. Business • 13 Aug 14
Barclays fined £26m over gold price failings Barclays has been fined £26m by the UK Financial Conduct Authority over failings in relation to the fixing of the price of gold. Business • 23 May 14
Barclays fined £26m over gold price failings Barclays has been fined £26m by the UK Financial Conduct Authority over failings in relation to the fixing of the price of gold. Business • 23 May 14
European central banks renew gold agreement A group of 21 European central banks said today they have no plans to sell "significant" amounts of gold over the next five years. Business • 19 May 14
European central banks renew gold agreement A group of 21 European central banks said today they have no plans to sell "significant" amounts of gold over the next five years. Business • 19 May 14
More upbeat news from Clay Lake for Conroy Gold Conroy Gold and Natural Resources said it has identified further mineralised zones at its Clay Lake gold target in Co Armagh after a trenching programme. Business • 08 May 14
More upbeat news from Clay Lake for Conroy Gold Conroy Gold and Natural Resources said it has identified further mineralised zones at its Clay Lake gold target in Co Armagh after a trenching programme. Business • 08 May 14
UK pawnbroker to appoint administrators British pawnbroker Albemarle & Bond is to appoint administrators after its lenders said proposed rescue plans for the loss-making business are not viable. Business • 25 Mar 14
UK pawnbroker to appoint administrators British pawnbroker Albemarle & Bond is to appoint administrators after its lenders said proposed rescue plans for the loss-making business are not viable. Business • 25 Mar 14
Conroy Gold reports good progress from Monaghan Exploration firm Conroy Gold and Natural Resources has reported an after-tax loss of €131,527 for the six months to the end of November, Business • 03 Feb 14
Conroy Gold reports good progress from Monaghan Exploration firm Conroy Gold and Natural Resources has reported an after-tax loss of €131,527 for the six months to the end of November, Business • 03 Feb 14
Natural gas is best performing commodity in 2013 Natural gas is set to be the best performing commodity in 2013 with US oil also gaining. Business • 31 Dec 13
Natural gas is best performing commodity in 2013 Natural gas is set to be the best performing commodity in 2013 with US oil also gaining. Business • 31 Dec 13
UK pawnbroker issues second profit warning British pawnbroker Albemarle & Bond issued its second profits warning in as many months today. Business • 27 Nov 13
UK pawnbroker issues second profit warning British pawnbroker Albemarle & Bond issued its second profits warning in as many months today. Business • 27 Nov 13
Conroy Gold upbeat on Monaghan prospects Conroy Gold and Natural Resources has posted a loss after tax of €423,979 for the year to the end of May, down from a loss of €533,262 the previous year. Business • 13 Nov 13
Conroy Gold upbeat on Monaghan prospects Conroy Gold and Natural Resources has posted a loss after tax of €423,979 for the year to the end of May, down from a loss of €533,262 the previous year. Business • 13 Nov 13
Connemara awarded Donegal prospecting licences Connemara Mining has been awarded 10 prospecting licences to look for gold in Co Donegal. Business • 04 Nov 13
Connemara awarded Donegal prospecting licences Connemara Mining has been awarded 10 prospecting licences to look for gold in Co Donegal. Business • 04 Nov 13
