The real question is, is this a new normal or is the market discounting the future price of gold?

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Another approach is to borrow bullion to sell today in the spot market and repay the gold, with interest, from the mines' future production.

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Still, the timing of such a trade is easier said than done, since market watchers also look for gold to maintain the upper hand for the foreseeable future.

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