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The value of gold

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From the Latin aurum – though called by different names throughout history, the allure of gold is here to stay.

Gold plays an increasingly diverse role in modern economies, ranging from aesthetic and cultural to practical and industrial applications. Humans, since ancient times, have been captivated by its rarity and beauty and is still as coveted as a symbol of wealth and prestige. Often referred to as the King of Metals, gold is incredibly rare, with all the gold ever mined throughout history estimated to fit into just three Olympic-sized swimming pools. Its exceptional conductivity makes gold a crucial component in advanced electronics and space exploration, and its beauty, durability and versatility have made it an essential element in jewellery, and its demand continues to grow. Gold’s significance remains unmatched in the world of minerals.

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Electronics & Technology

An excellent conductor of electricity and highly corrosion-resistant, the unique properties of gold contribute to the reliability and performance of electronic devices and holds high value in the electronics and IT sectors. A wide range of electronic components include gold in their production: connectors, switches, thin films for semiconductors. The IT industry relies on gold for motherboards and polysynthetic gold thermal compound paste is used to maximise thermal conductivity between the CPU and heat sink assembly.

Jewellery Fabrication

Throughout history gold has been treasured for its natural lustre and beauty. Many cultures globally imagine gold to represent the sun and seek to capture its radiance in a variety of striking jewellery. Yellow gold remains the most popular colour but gold’s diverse palette includes colours such as white gold and rose gold. The unique properties of gold – malleability, resistance to tarnish, and durability – make it a wonderful material for crafting long-lasting jewellery that in many cases is handed down for generations as heirlooms.

Investment

The glint of gold represents security, a store of value and a hedge against economic uncertainties. You’ll find it amongst the investment portfolios of central banks and individual investors – the stability, and ability of gold to retain value over time make it a popular choice for diversifying investment portfolios and preserving wealth.