As gold prices continue to rise in 2025, so does the demand for physical bullion. But not all gold is created equal. A growing share of the world’s gold supply is mined illegally, harming ecosystems, funding criminal enterprises, and violating human rights. This so-called “dirty gold” often finds its way into mainstream refineries — even […] The post What Is Dirty Gold? How Illegally Mined Gold Enters the Market (2025 Update) appeared first on Gold IRA Guide.