We were pretty sure our rocks contained some gold, because there were disused gold mines dating back from ... Rather than use a regular hammer, we used pulleys and a rope to lift and drop a ...

From gold and diamonds to huge oil reserves, the continent has a lot of wealth within it. With that comes a lot of competition, especially when it comes to mining. And one mine has been making ...

Mali has stopped issuing permits for small-scale gold mining to foreign nationals, after several deadly incidents in recent weeks and amid a drop in gold production. Interim President Assimi Goita ...

Exploration works by Ballymore Resources at the Dittmer mine have found a significant lode of gold. Some nearby residents support the mine reopening, while others are calling for a more rigorous ...