Why Africa's richest king is betting big on gold 47 years after 'Gold River' victoryMorocco's King Mohammed VI is backing a $750 million expansion of Managem Group's gold mining operations across Africa. The company aims to...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Over 200 Indian peacekeepers with UN Mission in South Sudan awarded for their exceptional serviceA total of 210 Indian peacekeepers were honored with UN medals for their exceptional service in South Sudan. These brave soldiers showcased...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
Gulag prisoners built this town during WW2, it grew into a USSR mining centre of over 10,000 people; before the end of the Soviet era brought its decline in 1996Once a vibrant Soviet town dedicated to coal mining during World War II, Kadykchan was home to a lively community complete with schools and...
15 Aug, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
In 1955, Hawaiʻi released a predatory snail to control giant African snails; it climbed into native forests and helped wipe out rare tree snailsIn Hawaii, the introduction of the rosy wolfsnail was intended to combat a pest, but it drastically backfired. Instead of targeting its int...
14 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
India well placed to make domestic commodity price discovery stronger, expand onshore hedging: ReportIndia has the potential to enhance price discovery for domestic commodities and broaden its onshore hedging capabilities, MCX's report said...
13 Aug, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Gujarat's Deesa to get Asia's first desert-themed night safari & zooGujarat's Deesa will soon host Asia's first desert-themed drive-through night safari and zoological park. This expansive park will cover ap...
12 Aug, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
That old phone in your drawer could be hiding gold: Study reveals a tonne of e-waste can contain 100 times more gold than gold ore; every handset contains tiny traces of gold, silver & copper, and millions of devices could create urban mineOld mobile phones contain valuable metals such as gold, silver and copper, with some metals found at higher concentrations in e-waste than ...
12 Aug, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
A Namibian railway worker found a stone glowing in the sand in 1908; within years, it turned a desert settlement into Africa’s richest place before it became a ghost townA Namibian railway worker discovered a diamond in 1908, sparking a significant diamond rush. Kolmanskop rapidly transformed into a wealthy ...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
Latin America used a 30-year mine closure as an unexpected environmental reset; the result transformed the abandoned mining area, allowing vegetation and wildlife to reclaim areas once dominated by extractionSerra Pelada is back in the gold mining conversation, more than three decades after Brazil shut down its legendary open-pit operation. The ...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
Gold rises for third straight session, inflation prints in focusGold has reached its highest point in two months, driven by traders evaluating significant upcoming U.S. inflation data that may influence ...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
The rise and fall of 'Bodie': How California’s gold rush boomtown turned into an eerie ghost townBodie, once a thriving gold-mining town in California, emerged as a vibrant hub following the gold rush. This remote location drew thousand...
10 Aug, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Afghanistan’s gold rush leaves a trail of dust, damage and lost farmlandGold mining operations in Afghanistan's Badakhshan province are causing significant environmental degradation. Villagers report polluted ri...
09 Aug, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Gold prices jump 7% to log best weekly gain in 8 months. Start of another yellow metal bull run?Gold prices surged 7% this week, marking their strongest weekly gain in eight months as falling crude prices, weak US jobs data and resilie...
08 Aug, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
'War to end pretty soon': Trump says Iran 'can't go much longer,' optimistic about Strait of Hormuz talksPresident Trump believes the Iran conflict will end soon and stated the nation cannot continue. He expressed optimism regarding negotiation...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Peace killed a boomtown: How the end of World War I turned one of Australia's biggest copper settlements into a ghost townKuridala was once a thriving Queensland mining town, which prospered greatly during World War I. Copper became a strategic metal, driving s...
07 Aug, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Deccan Gold Mines shares rally 13% after maiden gold doré production at Altyn Tor ProjectDeccan Gold Mines shares surged over 13% after the company announced the production of its first gold doré at the Altyn Tor Gold Project in...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
WGC pushes for strategic mineral status for gold to up domestic mining, reduce importsThe World Gold Council wants gold classified as a strategic mineral. This classification would streamline mining approvals and reduce impor...
05 Aug, 2026, 03.23 PM IST