To Find Criminals and Child Exploitation in Gold Mines, We Just Had to Look
An investigation by The New York Times reveals that the London Bullion Market Association repeatedly allowed gold mined by criminals, cartel members, and children to enter the global market. The trillon-dollar precious metals industry launders illegal gold through systemic failures by the organization that describes itself as the global authority for precious metals. This exposure highlights widespread vulnerabilities in supply chain oversight and accountability within the international gold trade.
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- ✓ The London Bullion Market Association describes itself as the global authority for precious metals.
- ✓ An investigation found that the London Bullion Market Association repeatedly allowed gold mined by criminals, cartel members, and children into the market.
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The New York Times published an investigation documenting that the London Bullion Market Association repeatedly permitted gold mined by criminals, cartels, and children to enter the market.
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London Bullion Market Allowed Illegal Gold from Children and Cartels
An investigation by The New York Times reveals that the London Bullion Market Association repeatedly allowed gold mined by criminals, cartel members, and children to enter the global market. The trillon-dollar precious metals industry launders illegal gold through systemic failures by the organization that describes itself as the global authority for precious metals. This exposure highlights widespread vulnerabilities in supply chain oversight and accountability within the international gold trade.
Why it matters
The London Bullion Market Association serves as the self-described global authority for precious metals, setting standards for what enters the commercial market. The trillon-dollar gold industry faces intense scrutiny over how illicitly sourced materials bypass regulatory checks. This investigation demonstrates how dangerous elements, including cartels and child exploitation, infiltrate legitimate financial channels.
What is confirmed
- The London Bullion Market Association describes itself as the global authority for precious metals.
- An investigation found that the London Bullion Market Association repeatedly allowed gold mined by criminals, cartel members, and children into the market.
What to watch next
- Response from the London Bullion Market Association regarding the investigation findings
- Potential policy changes or increased regulatory enforcement within the precious metals industry
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- The New York Times — The Cover-Up: How a Trillion-Dollar Industry Launders Illegal Gold
- Facebook — A New York Times investigation found that the London Bullion Market Association, which is the self-described “global authority for precious metals,” has repeatedly allowed gold into the market that has been mined by criminals, cartel members and children. htt
- Countercurrents — Gold and Guilt: The Dark Side of a Precious Metal
- The New York Times — To Find Criminals and Child Exploitation in Gold Mines, We Just Had to Look
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