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An armed robbery in Cusco, Peru, led to the theft of 60 kilos of gold and 1.8 million dollars from a mining businessman.

A massive gold deposit, potentially containing over a thousand tons of gold, has been discovered beneath an existing mine in China's Hunan province, which could represent the largest gold find in history with a market value exceeding 72 billion euros.

US gold mining company Newmont has announced an investment of $800 million in Santa Cruz to extend the lifespan of its Cerro Negro mine beyond 2035.

U.S. mining company Newmont plans to invest $800 million to expand the Cerro Negro gold mine in Santa Cruz, Argentina, aiming to extend its lifespan beyond 2035.

Monte do Carmo, a quiet city in Brazil’s Tocantins state with a rich historical heritage, is on the brink of an economic transformation due to the advent of a significant gold mining project worth R$ 1.4 billion.

Eldorado Gold is progressing its operations in Greece with plans to enhance production at Olympias, advance the Perama project, and initiate concentrate production at Skouries by early 2026.

A rumor about gold being found near Johannesburg has led hundreds of people to dig in fields, reviving a long-abandoned mining area.

A vast gold deposit has been found in Hunan, China, potentially housing over 1,000 tons of gold, drawing attention to China's mining sector once again.

A gold mining project valued at approximately R$ 1.4 billion is set to begin operations in Tocantins, Brazil, around mid-2026, with expectations of generating 2,000 jobs in the region.

A joint operation in Parauapebas targeted illegal gold mining activities in an environmental protection area, leading to arrests and environmental damage assessments.

Eldorado Gold is entering the next phase of its operations in Greece, focusing on increasing production capacity in Olympiada, advancing the Perama project, and commencing concentrate production in Skouries by early Q3 2026.

The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has requested the immediate suspension of a mining license for Belo Sun's gold project in Pará due to concerns about impacts on indigenous lands and failure to meet legal conditions.

BHP and Lundin Mining plan to make the largest foreign direct investment in Argentina's history, amounting to US$ 18 billion over the next decade, which is expected to generate average annual exports of US$ 6 billion from the Vicuña project.

Fruta del Norte mine in Ecuador has established seven emergency shelters stocked with astronaut food to ensure the safety of its workers.

A significant influx of people searching for gold has descended upon an informal settlement near Springs, South Africa, spurred by social media reports of a recent gold discovery.

An initial investment of US$7 billion has been confirmed for the Vicuña mining megaproject, which is expected to involve a total expenditure of US$18 billion and rank among the world's top five operations for copper, gold, and silver.

An illegal gold mining camp was located and dismantled by security forces in the Eloy Alfaro canton of Esmeraldas, Ecuador, following reports of armed incursions and the alleged kidnapping of three individuals.

Portovelo's Mayor Yulissa Aguilar emphasizes the importance of balancing environmental care with the needs of local miners following the indefinite suspension of operations at gold processing plants in El Oro, Ecuador.

Lundin Gold is conducting a new exploration campaign near the Fruta del Norte gold mine in Ecuador to extend its lifespan and search for copper resources.

An artisanal gold mine collapse in eastern Guinea has resulted in the deaths of at least eleven people, including ten women.

Five boats used for illegal gold mining were seized by the Federal Police in Iranduba, Brazil, during a joint operation with environmental and security bodies.

The Guardianes de la Trocha gang has taken control of gold mines in La Pampa, Peru, instilling fear and silencing opposition amid rising corruption.

A significant discovery of over 1,000 tons of gold coins has been made in Hunan, China, stirring the global precious metals market.

Experts have discovered a river in Argentina where gold nuggets can still be found using traditional panning techniques.

Brazil's Federal Police, with the support of Ibama, destroyed 29 vessels used in illegal gold mining activities in the Madeira River during a recent operation.

Amid rising gold prices, some exploration efforts continue in Italy, but experts believe the country won't become a significant mining nation.

ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips have secured over $14 billion in compensations related to expropriations in Venezuela, along with two gold mining companies that have obtained more than $5 billion following nationalization policies.

Mali has established a state-owned company to manage its mining holdings, following a dispute with Barrick Gold and efforts to increase government profits from the mining sector.

A joint operation between Brazil's Ibama and Federal Police resulted in the destruction of an airplane, heavy machinery, and the seizure of gold in a crackdown on illegal mining activities between the states of Pará and Amapá.

Mali plans to create a state-owned company to oversee its mining assets, announcing that the new company will be wholly owned by the government.

This article investigates the impact of gangs on Peru’s mining industry, exploring the violence and corruption that they perpetuate.

The article explores the recent surge in gold prices and its implications, focusing on the local response in a Spanish municipality contemplating a controversial gold mining project.

The Brazilian Federal Police and the National Indian Foundation have dismantled illegal gold mining operations in the Kayapó Indigenous Land, including destroying dredges and seizing equipment.

Production at Mali's Loulo gold mine has resumed following an agreement between Barrick Gold and the Malian government, potentially generating significant revenue for the country.

Experts are raising concerns about serious environmental risks at the abandoned Lily gold mine in South Africa due to rising floodwaters that could contaminate local irrigation and affect agriculture.

Experts are raising concerns about significant environmental hazards posed by rising floodwaters at the abandoned Lily gold mine near Barberton, which ceased operations following a fatal structural collapse in 2016.

A 53-year-old gold miner was arrested with 1 ton of gold, charcoal, and cyanide waste while operating an illegal gold processing site near the indigenous territory of Raposa Serra do Sol.

China plans to significantly increase domestic gold production over the next five years to enhance self-sufficiency and mitigate global risks associated with a move away from the US dollar.

Burkina Faso's mining sector reported historic performance in 2025 with gold production reaching around 94 tons, marking an increase of over 30 tons compared to 2024, as announced by the Minister of Energy and Mines.

A worker has died following an incident at Newmont's Tanami gold mine in Central Australia, prompting an emergency response and notifications to relevant authorities.

A billion-dollar gold mining operation in Bahia is at the center of a dispute between the Bahia State Company and two international mining firms over the rights to the mining operation.

The Bahia government-owned CBPM seeks to invalidate the sale of gold mines from Canadian Equinox Gold to Chinese CMOC, claiming it was not consulted, which violates an agreement with the Canadians.

Rodrigo Martins de Mello, known as Rodrigo Cataratas, has been sentenced to 22 years and 7 months in prison for leading a criminal organization involved in illegal gold mining in Yanomami Indigenous territory.

Illegal gold miners in the Raposa Serra do Sol Indigenous Territory in Roraima are manipulating local communities and utilizing social media, picketing, and a mini-documentary in their campaign against operations combating illegal gold exploration in the region.

Eldorado Gold is set to acquire Foran Mining Corporation, aiming to enhance its position in the gold-copper mining sector, which will positively impact its Greek subsidiary, Hellas Gold.

Saudi Arabia shows interest in acquiring Sudanese gold, which has primarily been exported to the UAE, through its refinery Saoudi Gold Refinery.

Eldorado Gold is acquiring Canadian company Foran Mining Corporation to create a leading gold-copper mining company, which is expected to have positive effects on its Greek subsidiary, Hellenic Gold.

The article explores the impact of Chinese investments in mining on the traditional livelihoods of the people in Bor and Majdanpek, Serbia, highlighting the juxtaposition of mineral wealth and health crises.

Gold production remained unchanged in 2025 despite high investor demand, attributed to lower consumption in jewelry and reduced central bank purchases due to exorbitant prices.

Investors in gold mining ETFs achieved the highest returns in 2025, while traditional gold investments and cloud computing funds did not perform as well.