Zimbabwe banned foreign companies and individuals from small-scale gold mining in a move aimed at protecting local jobs and benefiting the domestic economy. All foreign investors and entities ...

The results of Peru's presidential election on Sunday could hinge on the votes of small, artisanal gold miners who benefit ...

Mercury is still used in small-scale mining to extract gold from ore in more than 70 countries, despite it contaminating rivers and soils, and being toxic to humans. At the sixth Conference of the ...

For many people, gold mining conjures images of an old prospector sifting sandy water through a metal pan in the blazing sun. But these days, the process is far more advanced than the 1800s gold rush ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I advise founders & CMOs on visibility and how to tell a better story. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...

Ghana's gold output driven by artisanal mining and reforms Proposed royalty changes could impact 2026 gold production Higher royalties may threaten mining jobs and project viability CAPE TOWN, Feb 12 ...