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Collectables: the scramble for blue diamonds
News Coloured diamonds are securing bigger prices at auction, says Chris Carter
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Seven of the best gold and gold mining funds
Tips Everyone should have some gold in their portfolio, and one of the best ways of doing that is by investing in funds. Rupert Hargreaves picks seven of the best gold and gold mining funds.
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Gold shows its mettle as a safe haven at last
News Gold has proved its worth as a safe haven, gaining 9% since the start of the year and recently finishing its best quarter in nearly two years.
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Why Europe could be heading for a "nuclear renaissance" with energy prices at record highs
Analysis Russia's invasion of Ukraine has sent gas and power prices soaring. Alex Rankine explains why Europe could be heading for a "nuclear renaissance".
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Are gold miners finally set to outperform plain old gold?
Analysis Gold miners are meant to outperform gold. Yet since 2003, that hasn’t been the case. What’s changed – and will they ever make a comeback? Dominic Frisby explains.
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Copper is set for a long bull market – here’s how to invest in it
Tips Commodity prices have started to cool – with the exception of one industrial metal that is in short supply but is an essential ingredient in almost everything. Dominic Frisby picks the best ways to invest in copper.
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Should we levy a windfall tax on Big Oil's big profits?
Briefings Soaring oil prices mean huge profits for energy firms. Politicians are keen to impose windfall taxes, but that could discourage vital investment in new production.
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An uncertain outlook for oil supply
News Much of the speculative froth seems to have gone from the oil market, but sanctions on Russia is disturbing the crude oil supply.
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Silver and platinum group metals are dirt cheap – buy now
Cover Story Some of the most important precious metals in the world are also remarkably inexpensive compared with their history. That state of affairs seems unlikely to last, says David J Stevenson.
