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FORT KNOX GOLD AND NATIONAL DEBT.

GROK   To put the value of the Fort Knox gold into perspective relative to the U.S. federal government's interest payments on its national debt, let's break this down with the latest available data as of 12:21 PM SAST on Tuesday, July 08, 2025. ### Fort Knox Gold Value From my previous calculation, the approximate market value of the 147.34 million troy ounces of gold at Fort Knox, using a spot price of $2,450 per troy ounce, is **$361 billion USD**. ### U.S. Debt Interest Payments The U.S. federal government's interest payments on its national debt have been rising due to increasing debt levels and higher interest rates. Based on the most recent data from sources like the U.S. Treasury and USAFacts: - As of May 2025, the fiscal year (FY) 2025 budget deficit had reached **$1.4 trillion**, and the annual deficit for FY 2024 was **$1.8 trillion**. Interest payments are a significant portion of this. - According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED) data and proje...
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SOUTH AFRICAN MANGANESE AND THE US MARKET.

 GROK South African manganese is highly desirable for the United States and Tesla due to its abundance, quality, and strategic importance for electric vehicle (EV) battery production. Here’s an analysis based on available information: Why South African Manganese is Desirable for the US and Tesla Global Production Dominance : South Africa is the world’s largest producer of manganese, accounting for 37% of global production in 2024, with 7.4 million metric tons mined. It also holds 70% of the world’s known manganese ore reserves, estimated at 560 million metric tons. This makes South Africa a reliable and significant source for manganese, critical for both steel and battery applications. Battery-Grade Manganese Demand : Manganese is increasingly vital for lithium-ion batteries, particularly in nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) chemistries, which Tesla and other automakers are exploring to reduce reliance on costly and ethically problematic cobalt. Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, has highlighted ...
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