| For thousands of years, mankind has been charmed by gold, and the desire to own it has led to fervent gold rushes, dastardly deeds and greed-driven wars. Today, the precious metal is sought after for both jewelry and investment purposes, as well its industrial applications in certain electronic and medical devices.
The economic downfall of the last several years has helped ignite an increased interest in gold prospecting and investing. Gold prices, which have fluctuated within a $500 range thus far in 2011, can be affected by a number of factors, including:..............................................Full Article: Source
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