The Savuka Gold Mine in South Africa is 3.7 km deep and held several billion tons of gold ore.

Speaking at Mining Indaba 2026, Andrew Naylor of the World Gold Council shares insight into artisanal and small-scale gold mining.

Most people picture mining as digging a hole and pulling something shiny out of the ground. But this place doesn’t just go down a bit; rather , it drops so far beneath the Earth’s surface that the ...

Agnico Eagle CEO Ammar Al-Joundi said the gold producer is “very well-positioned” to pursue acquisitions should opportunities emerge.

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The mercury used to amalgamate gold is cheap, effective and toxic. Studies from artisanal and small-scale mining sites across the Amazon reveal ...

New technologies, international partnerships and luxury buyers are driving a global shift toward sustainable, mercury-free gold. Courtesy Pure Earth Gold has captivated humanity for millennia, ...

All figures are in United States Dollars unless a C$ or A$ is in front of the figure. G/T = grams per tonne (of gold or silver). GEOs = gold-equivalent ounces. SEOs = silver-equivalent ounces. AISC ...

Barrick Mining is emerging stronger after resolving its Mali dispute, restoring a mid-teens share of attributable production and removing a major overhang on cash flow and jurisdiction risk. The ...