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Banks are in the clear if they rig markets as U.S. government's agents

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10:21a ET Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Dear Friend of GATA and Gold:

A modern land rush? Trump move opens Utah to mining claims under 1872 law

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By Valerie Volcovici
Reuters
Wednesday, January 31, 2018

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw federal protections from millions of acres of Utah wilderness will reopen much of the iconic terrain to gold, silver, copper, and uranium land claims under a Wild West-era mining law, according to federal officials.

Mnunchin says his dollar policy isn't aimed at jawboning it lower

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By Brendan Murray and Randy Woods
Bloomberg News
Tuesday, January 30, 2018

The U.S. currency policy used to be just a few words: A strong dollar is in the country's best interest. It's become more of a mouthful under Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, who wonders why he's misunderstood.

Digital gold from Perth Mint threatens $122 billion in gold-backed ETFs

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By Tony Boyd
Australian Financial Review, Sydney
Tuesday, January 30, 2018

The Perth Mint's release of digital gold certificates for trading, holding, and transferring physical gold could have profound consequences for the $US98 billion ($122.5 billion) in gold-backed exchange traded funds.

Gold's revaluation is 'just a matter of time,' but then so is everything else

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11:34a ET Sunday, January 28, 2018

Dear Friend of GATA and Gold:

Our friend P.C. writes:

"As a long-time GATA follower, I fully subscribe to the understanding that markets generally, and particularly the precious metal markets, are controlled to keep international exchange and trade 'stable' and maintain 'Western' market wealth. But I have a question you may be able to answer.

Brandon White: Canada's bank regulator already considers gold the ultimate asset

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4:38p ET Saturday, January 27, 2018

Dear Friend of GATA and Gold:

GATA's Ed Steer interviewed in Vancouver on silver price suppression

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9:30a ET Saturday, January 27, 2018

Dear Friend of GATA and Gold:

In reversal, EPA deals setback to controversial gold mining proposal in Alaska

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By Juliet Eilperin and Brady Dennis
The Washington Post
Friday, January 26, 2018

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt announced late Friday that he will not scrap the agency's 2014 determination that a large-scale mining operation could irreparably harm Alaska's Bristol Bay water­shed.

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