Dirty Gold
A New York Times investigation reveals that the U.S. and Canadian mints unknowingly purchased gold sourced from a Colombian drug cartel, highlighting vulnerabilities in the gold supply chain. The report shows how illegally mined gold can easily enter legitimate markets through refining and mixing processes. With gold prices near $5,000 an ounce, demand has surged, drawing in both institutional buyers and illicit actors. The findings underscore the challenges of ensuring ethical sourcing in the global gold trade.
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#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }Gold InvestigationU.S. Buying From Drug CartelsCartel Mine on Military BaseTracing Canada’s GoldInside Look at ReportingAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.NewsletterThe WorldDirty GoldA Times investigation shows how the U.S. and Canadian mints ended up buying gold that came from a Colombian drug cartel.Share full articleBy Katrin BennholdI’m the host of The World.April 28, 2026, 5:01 p.m.
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