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The World Gold Council reported that central banks purchased 244 tonnes of gold in Q1 2026 alone — 2% more than the prior year — reaching a record market value of $193 billion, a 74% increase year-over-year.
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Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Central banks have bought an average of 1,000 tonnes annually over the past four years — double the average over the previous decade, per the survey.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Interestingly, it is projected to displace 180,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions every single year.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
Penned by Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture, the 1,160-gross-tonne behemoth pairs a sturdy ice-class hull with a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system for a range of 5,000 nautical miles and 30 days of autonomy at sea.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
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Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Central banks have bought an average of 1,000 tonnes annually over the past four years — double the average over the previous decade, per the survey.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Interestingly, it is projected to displace 180,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions every single year.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
Penned by Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture, the 1,160-gross-tonne behemoth pairs a sturdy ice-class hull with a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system for a range of 5,000 nautical miles and 30 days of autonomy at sea.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
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“Tonne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tonne. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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