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As the value of paper currency fluctuates, gold prices have risen to new records. The BBC’s Nick Rankin explores the myth and the reality of this enduring precious metal. | ||||||
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From King Midas to “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre,” the allure of gold mesmerizes and brings ruin. In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Nick Rankin delves into the mystique of gold. |
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Join Nick Rankin as he descends into the deepest gold mine on earth, in South Africa. Nick discovers that gold mining is “hard, horrible work, and not for the claustrophobic.” He also examines the racial aspects of gold mining in South Africa. Listen to the third part in this series. The BBC’s Nick Rankin investigates the environmental implications of gold mining, as well as gold's impact -- on the fashion world. |
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