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Time of India
23-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Farmer discovers 150 tonnes of gold worth over ₹340 crore on his land. The amount he will receive may surprise you
In what could have been a real-life rags-to-riches fairy tale, a French farmer has uncovered a hidden treasure beneath his land—only to be told he can't keep a single cent. The discovery? A staggering $4 billion worth of gold. The twist? A maze of legal and environmental restrictions that have turned Michel Dupont's golden dream into a bureaucratic nightmare. The Sparkle That Changed Everything Michel Dupont, a 52-year-old farmer from France's serene Auvergne region, was on what he called a routine check of his land when he noticed something unusual glinting under a muddy stream. Curious, he dug a little deeper. What he pulled from the earth changed his life—if not his fortune. 'I couldn't believe what I was holding in my hands,' Dupont recalled. What began as a single gold fragment quickly led to the discovery of more and more, until experts estimated that his land held up to 150 tonnes of gold—an amount valued at over $4 billion. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If you eat ginger every day for a month, your body will experience the following phenomena Tips and Tricks Undo — Ignite_83 (@Ignite_83) A Law as Cold as the Metal It Guards But just as Dupont's heart soared, the crushing weight of legal red tape came crashing down. Despite the treasure lying beneath his own soil, the French government was quick to intervene. Authorities from the Auvergne region declared that any form of extraction would require strict environmental and technical assessments. Until then, Michel is legally barred from mining even a gram of the gold buried beneath his feet. Environmental regulations in France place heavy restrictions on activities that could disrupt ecologically sensitive or culturally significant regions—categories under which Dupont's farmland now unexpectedly falls. The irony is cruel: the very land that provided his livelihood has now become the reason he may never see a cent of his newfound wealth. You Might Also Like: Have scientists just found a new cosmic source of gold? How 'starquakes' might forge the glittering metal Gold vs. Green: The Backlash Begins The discovery has stirred unrest beyond the bureaucratic circles. Environmental activists have voiced strong objections to any proposed mining operations on Dupont's property, warning that the ecological damage and noise pollution would destroy the region's natural tranquility. 'I understand their caution,' Dupont admitted, though his voice carried the unmistakable weight of disappointment. 'It's frustrating to know what's there and be told you can't touch it. But I also love this land—I've worked it all my life. I want to do the right thing.' — MrBeats61134631 (@MrBeats61134631) From Farmer to Billionaire… to Bystander? Dupont's story is more than just one man's unlucky strike of fortune. It raises uncomfortable questions about land ownership, natural resource rights, and how far governments should go to protect the environment—even at the cost of an individual's golden opportunity. As the battle between regulation and riches unfolds, Michel Dupont stands at the crossroads—his boots firmly planted in fields worth billions, his hands empty. For now, the gold stays buried, and so too does the dream. You Might Also Like: People made money in gold, stocks and real estate. Then, why you could not? Akshat Shrivastava has an answer
San Francisco Chronicle
17-05-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Star power: France captain Antoine Dupont invests in Los Angeles rugby club ahead of Olympics
Antoine Dupont loves L.A. So much so that the France captain has joined the ownership group of a Los Angeles rugby club. It's good timing for the sport, too, as it attempts to boost its profile in the United States. Rugby Football Club Los Angeles said the 28-year-old scrumhalf, one of the world's best rugby union players but currently sidelined with a knee injury, and his company Ouest Coast have joined its ownership group. No financial details were released. Dupont led France to a rugby sevens gold medal at the Paris Olympics last summer after switching his attention from the traditional 15s format. Sevens remains on the program for the 2028 LA Games. He's no stranger to the Los Angeles area, having visited following the Olympics. While there, Dupont spent a day at the training facility of the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers. He showed head coach Jim Harbaugh how to pass a rugby ball, kicked some field goals and went through a training session, calling the whole thing 'an amazing experience.' RFCLA said Friday that Dupont can bring 'global star power' to the club and Major League Rugby, which launched in 2018. 'Los Angeles is a unique place,' Dupont said in the announcement, "combining the best of sports, entertainment, fashion, and culture — I can't think of any other place that provides such opportunities for youth development, high performance, and commercial success to go hand-in-hand.' The Men's Rugby World Cup will be staged in the U.S. for the first time in 2031 and the women's tournament two years later. World Rugby — the sport's international governing body — has long viewed the U.S. as an area of untapped potential. 'Rugby is more than just a sport; it's a community with strong values,' Dupont said. 'Beyond competitive success on the pitch for RFCLA, I am excited by the opportunity to grow rugby's popularity in the States and establish an energetic hub of rugby culture that attracts players, fans, teams, and partners from around the world.'
Winnipeg Free Press
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Star power: France captain Antoine Dupont invests in Los Angeles rugby club ahead of Olympics
Antoine Dupont loves L.A. So much so that the France captain has joined the ownership group of a Los Angeles rugby club. It's good timing for the sport, too, as it attempts to boost its profile in the United States. Rugby Football Club Los Angeles said the 28-year-old scrumhalf, one of the world's best rugby union players but currently sidelined with a knee injury, and his company Ouest Coast have joined its ownership group. No financial details were released. Dupont led France to a rugby sevens gold medal at the Paris Olympics last summer after switching his attention from the traditional 15s format. Sevens remains on the program for the 2028 LA Games. He's no stranger to the Los Angeles area, having visited following the Olympics. While there, Dupont spent a day at the training facility of the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers. He showed head coach Jim Harbaugh how to pass a rugby ball, kicked some field goals and went through a training session, calling the whole thing 'an amazing experience.' RFCLA said Friday that Dupont can bring 'global star power' to the club and Major League Rugby, which launched in 2018. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. 'Los Angeles is a unique place,' Dupont said in the announcement, 'combining the best of sports, entertainment, fashion, and culture — I can't think of any other place that provides such opportunities for youth development, high performance, and commercial success to go hand-in-hand.' The Men's Rugby World Cup will be staged in the U.S. for the first time in 2031 and the women's tournament two years later. World Rugby — the sport's international governing body — has long viewed the U.S. as an area of untapped potential. 'Rugby is more than just a sport; it's a community with strong values,' Dupont said. 'Beyond competitive success on the pitch for RFCLA, I am excited by the opportunity to grow rugby's popularity in the States and establish an energetic hub of rugby culture that attracts players, fans, teams, and partners from around the world.' ___ AP rugby:
eNCA
16-05-2025
- Business
- eNCA
France star Dupont invests in American rugby
France rugby captain Antoine Dupont, arguably the most well-known male player in the world, has become a shareholder in Rugby Football Club Los Angeles (RFCLA), the American side announced on Friday. The 2021 World Player of the Year has bought into US rugby as the country prepares to host the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles as well as the men's and women's Rugby World Cups in 2031 and 2033 respectively. "It is a pivotal moment, a unique opportunity to take part in something big," said Dupont in a statement released by the club. The 28-year-old, who has been away from the pitch since rupturing cruciate ligaments in his right knee in Ireland in March, spent a few days holidaying in Los Angeles at the end of last summer, after winning the French Rugby Sevens title at the Paris Olympics. "I discovered an energy, an ambition and a love of sport that touched me deeply," he said. "Beyond competitive success on the pitch for RFCLA, I am excited by the opportunity to grow rugby's popularity in the States and establish an energetic hub of rugby culture that attracts players, fans, teams, and partners from around the world." Founded in 2018 in Atlanta but based in Los Angeles since 2024, RFCLA are currently fourth in the five-team Western Conference of Major League Rugby, the main league in a country where the sport remains largely unknown. "Dupont will leverage his unparalleled success on the pitch and extensive marketing experience to guide RFCLA's enduring success in high performance, branding, and commercial development," said the Californian club.
RTÉ News
16-05-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
France captain Antoine Dupont joins RFCLA ownership in boost for US game
France captain Antoine Dupont, widely regarded as the best rugby player of his generation, has taken an ownership stake in Rugby Football Club Los Angeles, the Major League Rugby franchise said. The 28-year-old scrum-half joins RFCLA's ownership group alongside his company, Ouest Coast. The move marks a significant milestone for rugby in the United States ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and before the men's and women's Rugby World Cups in 2031 and 2033 respectively. Dupont, who has been named World Rugby Player of the Year and captained club and country to major titles in 15-a-side and Sevens competitions, said he was drawn by the opportunity to help grow the sport's profile in the US. "Rugby is more than just a sport; it's a community with strong values," Dupont said in a statement.
