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 		 While the yellow metal does not tarnish or decay, the industry that mines, refines, and fashions gold is far less stable.

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 		</a>&nbsp;While the yellow metal does not tarnish or decay, the industry that mines, refines, and fashions gold is far less stable.

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While gold does not tarnish or decay, the gold industry is far less stable.