gold-mining

Bolivia

At least five killed in explosion during gold mine clash in Bolivia

The victims of the explosion on Thursday included a pregnant woman and a 1-year-old child.

4 April 2025

Europe in Motion

What is the role of gold in Russia’s wartime trade relations?

While Western sanctions have successfully disrupted Russia’s ability to trade in gold, the country holds a considerable influence over the production of gold in Central Asia and Africa.

9 December 2024

Markets

Church urges El Salvador's president to keep ban on gold mining

The country banned all metals mining above ground and below in 2017 in order to protect the small country's water resources from contamination.

2 December 2024

Mali

Australian gold miner to pay Mali €152 million to free detained staff

Resolute Mining's CEO and two other employees were arrested in the Malian capital in early November after meeting with tax and mining authorities.

19 November 2024

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Tourists and gold diggers boost Clermont economy as old mines re-open

In Australia, the small town of Clermont, in central Queensland, is enjoying a new lease of life thanks to rising gold prices.

14 October 2024