Gold investing has seemingly been in the news on a daily basis in recent years. Whether that was due to its well-known ability to hedge against inflation, diversify portfolios, a surge in investing interest, or simply thanks to a consistent, record-breaking price run, it's been difficult to avoid news about gold.

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Wholesale retailer Costco is limiting the number of gold bars its members can purchase, according to its website. The cost of gold has skyrocketed in the last year.

The gold-silver ratio provides insight into the relationship between gold and silver prices. As the price of gold per ounce continues to rise, it can be costly to get in if you want to buy physical gold. With a high gold-silver ratio, now may be a good time to look into silver investments.

Gold prices eked out gains on Tuesday, buoyed by a lower dollar, while investors cautiously turned their attention to further developments in Russia-Ukraine peace talks and U.S. tariff policy. Spot gold was up 0.

The Trump administration has granted the final federal permit for a gold mine being developed by Perpetua Resources Corp., which also has a reserve of antimony, a critical mineral used in munitions.The US Army Corps of Engineers issued the Clean Water Act permit needed for the Stibnite project in Idaho,

Backers fear long planning process for Curraghinalt project could deter other investors in one of poorest UK regions