The Citizen1d
Gold coming up Trumps
Fundamentals driving the gold price higher include geopolitical instability in regions such as the Middle East, and Russia ...
Mining Weekly20d
Central bank buying likely to remain key to gold’s 2025 performance
adds Minerals Council South Africa chief economist Hugo Pienaar. This process of reserve diversification has included the aggressive buying of gold. “Central bank gold buying is a function of ...
Africa floats critical minerals-backed currency plan as new 'gold standard'
Africa's development bank is proposing a new 'gold standard' style currency arrangement backed by critical minerals such as ...
NBC News22d
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.
Miningreview9d
Illegal Mining: The dark heart of South Africa’s mining industry
Illegal mining in South Africa threatens the economy and worsens inequalities with incidents in Stilfontein and Sabie ...
Mining Weekly21d
Central bank buying likely to remain key to gold’s 2025 performance
adds Minerals Council South Africa chief economist Hugo Pienaar. This process of reserve diversification has included the aggressive buying of gold. “Central bank gold buying is a function of ...