Gold mining

Curfew imposed in Nigerian city after protests over deaths of detained miners

The victims were found dead on Thursday in the cells of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), which had raided suspected illegal gold mines and locked up dozens of miners in Minna.

Family members of illegal mining suspects arrested in mining raids who reportedly died while in detention gather at Minna General Hospital in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria, September 17, 2026.
[ILLUSTRATIVE] Gold mining residues are piled up near a residential area, in the village of Banat in River Nile state, north of the Sudanese capital Khartoum, on June 6, 2022.

At least 60 killed in gold mine collapse in Sudan's West Kordofan, sources say

A still from a video taken of a collapse of a gold mine in the Central African Republic on August 20 2026

Central African Republic gold mine collapses, 49 confirmed killed, more still missing

VISION 2030: In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia says it has $2.5 trillion in ore deposits, rare earth elements reserves - report


How to Get Rich with Gold as the World Crumbles | John Rubino

Rubino, known for his contrarian views, predicts a potential currency collapse and urges investors to seek refuge in gold.

 How to Get Rich with Gold as the World Crumbles | John Rubino

China Gold Mining Threatens Congo's Precious Ecosystem

In Congo's protected Okapi Wildlife Reserve, a Chinese gold mining operation decimates forests, threatens rare species, and devastates local communities, raising urgent global conservation questions.

 Illustration of China's gold mining in Congo

How Much Gold Has Been Mined in Human History?

Discover the incredible story of gold mining—from a single, mind-boggling cube to the shocking truth about global reserves that could fit in just three Olympic pools.

 How Much Gold Has Been Mined in Human History?

El Salvador could be 'sitting on a gold mine' with $3 trillion in unmined gold

El Salvador's gold reserves could be worth an astounding three trillion dollars - representing over 8,800% of the country's current GDP

 El Salvador "is sitting on a gold mine" With 3 Trillion in Unmined Gold

The Next Great Gold Mining Conversations - Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse

With a focus on Alaskan gold projects like Lucky Shot and Johnson Track, Contango Gold is poised to deliver significant shareholder value.

 The Next Great Gold Mining Conversations - Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse

World's Largest Gold Deposit Found, Worth Over US$80 Billion

Shocking discovery in Hunan, China: Nearly 1,000 tons of gold found, worth $83 billion, with extraordinary ore quality that could reshape global mining and potentially extend beyond initial estimates

 World's Largest Gold Deposit Found, Worth Over US$80 Billion

China Helpless Against a Gang Stealing Its Gold on the Other Side of the World

In Colombia, a drug cartel seized a Chinese gold mine, overwhelming security. Illegal miners exploit the lucrative operation.

 China Helpless Against a Gang Stealing Its Gold on the Other Side of the World (Luisa Gonzalez/Reuters)

A bet paid off: Lack of hedging a win for gold miners

One company’s near-bankruptcy in 1999 taught miners a valuable lesson in hedging — it might not be worth it.

 A bet paid off: Lack of hedging a win for gold miners

WGC: All-in sustaining costs continue to rise

Following a blockbuster Q3 earnings report from Newmont that highlighted rising costs amid record revenue, the World Gold Council released a report Monday on the trend of costs experienced by mining.

 WGC: All-in sustaining costs continue to rise

Newmont earnings results give mining investors pause

Newmont’s surprise stock decline gives mining investors reason to reevaluate heading into earnings season

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