MACKGOLD | OBSIDIAN CIRCLE
Department of Strategic Geopolitics and Natural Resources
GOLD AND INFORMATION
Why Digital Civilization Is Turning Wealth into Data While Gold Remains a Physical Object
Publication Date: October 15, 2026
Introduction.
When Wealth Became a Record Continue reading
MACKGOLD | OBSIDIAN CIRCLE
Department of Strategic Geopolitics and Natural Resources
GOLD AND TIME
Why the history of one of humanity’s oldest assets is measured not in years, but in eras
Publication Date: September 30, 2026
Introduction.
Before Human Continue reading
MACKGOLD | OBSIDIAN CIRCLE
Department of Strategic Geopolitics and Natural Resources
Why Gold Retains Its Function Regardless of Who Issues the Money
Publication Date: September 15, 2026
Introduction.
Who Stands Behind Value
Almost every financial asset is tied to someone Continue reading
MACKGOLD | OBSIDIAN CIRCLE
Strategic Geopolitics and Natural Resources Division
Why the Largest Source of Future Gold May Not Be Underground
Publication Date: September 1, 2026
Introduction.
An Unusual Resource
Most natural resources pass through the economy only once.
Oil Continue reading
MACKGOLD | OBSIDIAN CIRCLE
Department of Strategic Geopolitics and Natural Resources
Why the Metal That Changed the Course of Civilization Existed Long Before Earth Itself
Publication Date: 15 August 2026
Introduction. Before Earth Existed
Before gold became money, a reserve Continue reading
MACKGOLD | OBSIDIAN CIRCLE
Department of Strategic Geopolitics and Natural Resources
Why Scarcity Alone Does Not Create Value
Publication Date: August 1, 2026
Introduction. The Most Common Economic Misconception
One of the most widespread explanations for gold’s high value is Continue reading
MACKGOLD | OBSIDIAN CIRCLE
Department of Strategic Geopolitics and Natural Resources
Why the Oldest Metal Is Becoming Part of the Energy Systems of the Future
Publication Date: July 15, 2026
MACKGOLD | OBSIDIAN CIRCLE
Department of Strategic Geopolitics and Natural Resources
Why Digital Civilization Is Increasing Its Dependence on the Oldest Metal
Publication Date: July 1, 2026
Introduction. The Paradox of the Digital Age
When most people think of gold, Continue reading
MACKGOLD | OBSIDIAN CIRCLE
Department of Strategic Geopolitics and Natural Resources
Publication Date: June 15, 2026
Throughout human history, thousands of goods, resources, and technologies have acquired tremendous Continue reading
MACKGOLD | OBSIDIAN CIRCLE
Department of Strategic Geopolitics and Natural Resources
Why Monetary Expansion Alone Does Not Determine the Price of Gold
Publication Date: June 1, 2026
Introduction. The Error of Linear Liquidity Perception
In modern financial analysis, the growth Continue reading