The discovery of gold in the 19th century transformed the city's fortunes, turning it into an economic powerhouse.

The national crackdown against illegal mining began in late 2023, in part spurred by the rise of violent crime in communities ...

We need to know who was buying the gold, the methods used to transport it and who was complicit in facilitating these.

Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a probe into the embezzlement of over $300 million from state miner Gecamines ...

The combined extraction of oil and gas, uranium leach mining and rare earth heavy metal mining could contaminate the aquifer.

Mining Indaba in Cape Town faces unprecedented challenges as industry leaders prepare to address critical issues including ...

Police have condemned the sharing of personal information about the retrieved illegal miners, as they are still suspects.

Police have rubbished claims that officers detonated explosives at Stilfontein’s Shaft 10 during a rescue operation.

In challenging economic and geopolitical times, investors bet on gold for its ability to store value. Gold prices hit record highs last year, with some analysts forecasting the precious metal could ...

Mohammed Maladho Bah is the Presidential Special Envoy on Investment, to the Liberian government. In this interview with ...

The arrest came after one of the victims reported the matter to the Hawks, prompting a swift response from a ...