Gold hits new record, passes $US1800

GOLD prices surged past $US1800 an ounce ($1763 per 28.3g) as investors bought up the safe haven as markets around the world slump due to ongoing fears about the global economy. In early trade today the price of the precious metal soared to a record $1814.50-$1815.50 an ounce. Start of sidebar. Skip to end of sidebar. End of sidebar. Return to start of sidebar.