Why the gold boom is causing a surge in illegal mining
In challenging economic and geopolitical times, investors bet on gold for its ability to store value. Gold prices hit record highs last year, with some analysts forecasting the precious metal could reach $3,000 an ounce by the end of 2025. But the boom has also been linked to a surge in illegal gold mining.
The rise of illegal gold mining in Africa
In South Africa, a months-long standoff between police and illegal gold miners has resulted in over 100 deaths. This surge in illegal gold mining has highlighted the growing dangers of the industry. Zinhle Essamuah traveled to West Africa to explore the forces driving the dark side of the gold rush.
Illegal mining standoff draws to an end
Rescue workers retrieved at least 78 bodies from an illegal gold mine in South Africa, where police cut off food and water ...
Illegal mining in the Aravalli range threatens biodiversity, groundwater, and local communities, leading to severe ecological ...
Interpol says a major operation targeting illegal gold mining in West Africa has resulted in 200 arrests and the seizure of ...
A Congolese court has sentenced three Chinese citizens to seven years in prison after they were arrested in possession of ...
David van Wyk sees transforming abandoned mines into development facilities as a solution to illegal mining, creating jobs ...
Hyderabad: Residents of Mailaram, Nagarkurnool district, have threatened to go on a relay hunger strike from Monday, ...
Suspects were found in possession of $400,000 in cash and substantial amount of gold, raising concerns about scale of their ...
Activists and opposition leaders are increasingly demanding the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the ...
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