Gold biscuits are given finishing touches at a precious metals refinery in Mumbai March 3, 2008. Gold prices are up nearly fourfold since early 2001. This year alone, bullion has jumped almost 25 percent to a record peak of $1,030.80 an ounce in mid-March as investors, looking for safety in turbulent financial markets, took sanctuary in gold and other commodities. Picture taken March 3, 2008. REUTERS/Arko Datta (INDIA)