New America did not activate until the 1st of January 2001. I greatly doubt they would be a factor.
Basically, NA effectively did not exist before this time. Civgov are nowhere to be seen and Milgov simply doesn't have the resources nearby. Once NA activates, and they activate over a very wide area don't forget, shifting the gold becomes even less likely due to the heightened risk of any convoy's being ambushed.
The 194th moved out of the area in August 1999 and directly into combat with the 84th Infantry - they would have been completely unable to take even a portion of the gold with them. Even if they could scrounge up the necessary vehicles and crew, and assign adequate guards, what if the 194th had lost against the 84th? The gold would then fall into the hands of Civgov, something I'm certain Milgov would have been very keen to avoid.
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If it moves, shoot it, if not push it, if it still doesn't move, use explosives.
Nothing happens in isolation - it's called "the butterfly effect"
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