black gold

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In the new normal, black gold may outshine the original.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Within 24 hours, Alligator Jesus delivered a black gold ring with diamonds and a pink sapphire.

From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2024

“I could never dress like this in Veracruz, where I live now,” said Ximena Ximénez, 27, who returned to Juchitán for the vela and wore a black, gold and white garment with a matching headpiece.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2024

As one of Africa's top oil producers, Nigeria has relied on the black gold for government revenue as well as a source of vital foreign currency.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2023

It’s gorgeous stuff, black gold as deep as you can dig, as far as you can see.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan