precious metal

The gold rush has also been fuelled by the fact that the global price of the precious metal has risen to new heights, and is expected to continue doing so.

And there’s also an environmental price tag attached every handset, all of which contain rare elements and precious metals.

A Swiss aid organisation alleges the Emiratis are importing billions of dollars worth of the precious metal that are smuggled out of Africa, including Sudan.

The new coins will not enter general circulation but will be available to buy from the Royal Mint in precious metal finishes.

Thefts also spiked during the pandemic because the devices contain precious metals that were in short supply then.