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Gold declines as US dollar gains

Gold fell the most in two weeks as the dollar rebounded, reducing the appeal of the precious metal as an alternative investment.

Gold Coast snatches Roar youngster

Queensland Roar youngster Tahj Minniecon has ended speculation over his future by agreeing to join A-League newcomers Gold Coast United next season.

Olympic gold medallist Roy Saari dies

Roy Saari, a former world record-holding swimmer and gold medallist at the 1964 Olympics, has died. He was 63.

OZ Minerals to sell big gold project

OZ Minerals aims to sell its Martabe gold project in Indonesia by the middle of this month.

Gold rises, caps eighth straight annual gain

Gold prices rose, capping an eighth straight annual gain, on demand for a store of value as the recession deepens and tensions mount in the Middle East.

OZ hopes for quick sale of Martabe gold project

OZ MINERALS, the mining group which has just been given a two-month extension by its banks to refinance $820 million of debt, is aiming to sell its Martabe gold project in Indonesia by the middle of next month.

Triple gold medalist Hoy knighted

British cyclist Chris Hoy's feat of winning three gold medals at the Beijing Olympics has been rewarded with a knighthood in the New Year's Honour's List.

Gold to post another annual gain

Gold is poised to post its eighth straight annual gain on the back of geopolilitcal tensions and a weaker US dollar.

Gold prices rise on Middle East tensions

Gold prices rose to the highest in 11 weeks as escalating tensions in the Middle East increased demand for the metal as a haven. Silver and platinum also gained.

Mideast, Asia tensions boost gold price

Investors have flocked to the safe-haven investment of gold as hostilities between Israel and Hamas intensify, lifting the price of the precious metal.