**When Mines Go Dark—Why Disruptions Send Gold Soaring**

Yesterday, we laid out who’s mining and refining the world’s gold. Today, let’s talk disruption. When mining operations go offline—due to strikes, war, or government interference—supply tightens, and prices react fast.

In 2020, pandemic shutdowns froze South African and Peruvian mines, sending gold up 25% in just a few months. More recently, environmental protests and nationalist policies in key regions have delayed permits and forced closures. Every time a major source pauses, your stack gets more valuable. That’s why watching mining headlines is just as critical as tracking inflation or interest rates.

Tomorrow, we’ll explore the controversial rise of “green gold” mining—and what it means for your freedom to buy real metal.

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**Poll Of The Day**

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**Fun Fact Of The Day**

A single day of protest in Peru’s Yanacocha mine—the largest in Latin America—once wiped $1.4 billion off the market value of the mining company that owned it.

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