Ghana's gold mining sector faces severe ecological and economic challenges due to illegal mining practices, driven by both local and foreign interests.
A South African horror story: illegal mining stand-off draws to an end
The rescue operation at Stilfontein illustrates the desperate conditions faced by illegal miners, highlighting severe human rights concerns.
Peru: Rescue crews search for trapped miners DW 01/14/2025
Illegal mining violence continues to threaten miners' safety in northern Peru, with recent attacks leading to mine collapses and potential casualties.
Illegal mining a threat to Africa's future DW 10/01/2024
Illegal gold mining in Ghana, known as 'galamsey', is causing significant environmental harm and public health crises, notably affecting pregnant women and children.
A gold rush poisons Africa's El Dorado
Ghana's gold mining sector faces severe ecological and economic challenges due to illegal mining practices, driven by both local and foreign interests.
A South African horror story: illegal mining stand-off draws to an end
The rescue operation at Stilfontein illustrates the desperate conditions faced by illegal miners, highlighting severe human rights concerns.
Peru: Rescue crews search for trapped miners DW 01/14/2025
Illegal mining violence continues to threaten miners' safety in northern Peru, with recent attacks leading to mine collapses and potential casualties.
Illegal mining a threat to Africa's future DW 10/01/2024
Illegal gold mining in Ghana, known as 'galamsey', is causing significant environmental harm and public health crises, notably affecting pregnant women and children.
In the Mojave Desert, a gold rush sparks a mini real-estate boom for old mines
The abandoned mines in Johannesburg are experiencing a real estate surge due to rising gold prices, reflecting a renewed interest in mining properties.
In the Mojave Desert, a gold rush sparks a mini real-estate boom for old mines
Randsburg's real estate market is experiencing a revival due to rising gold prices, leading to increased interest in mining properties.
In the Mojave Desert, a gold rush sparks a mini real-estate boom for old mines
The abandoned mines in Johannesburg are experiencing a real estate surge due to rising gold prices, reflecting a renewed interest in mining properties.
In the Mojave Desert, a gold rush sparks a mini real-estate boom for old mines
Randsburg's real estate market is experiencing a revival due to rising gold prices, leading to increased interest in mining properties.
Exploration veteran Richard Conroy 'was an entrepreneur to the very end'
Prof. Richard Conroy, a notable figure in mineral exploration, passed away at 91, highlighting both successes and challenges faced in the maturing exploration industry.
Yukon gold miners are unearthing mummified ancient creatures and truckloads of fossils from the Ice Age. Take a look.
Gold mining in Yukon regularly uncovers Ice Age animal remains, which paleontologists study to learn about the past.
Scorched earth: how the search for gold has scarred DRC's Haut-Uele province
Gold mining in Haut-Uele is driving economic activity while causing environmental and social issues for local communities.
Some want a robust gold industry in Nova Scotia. Others say good riddance | CBC News
The provincial government's actions may hinder mining operations in Nova Scotia, sparking conflict between economic development and environmental conservation.
Scientists find seismic role in formation of large gold nuggets
Earthquakes generate electric fields in quartz, driving the formation of gold nuggets through the extraction of dissolved gold.