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 ...
From gold rush riches to abandonment: The fascinating story of Montana's ghost town BannackThe discovery of gold in Bannack back in 1862 sent ripples through the region, morphing this quaint settlement into a bustling frontier hub...
Gold, silver, platinum duty earns govt Rs 10,463 crore since May 13Government collected Rs 10,463 crore in customs duty on precious metal imports. Gold imports generated Rs 10,040 crore, while silver and pl...
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...
'He was my sponsor': Virat Kohli backed Sakshi Chaudhary when her boxing journey hit a difficult phase. Years later, she repaid his faith with Commonwealth Games goldSakshi Chaudhary clinched gold in boxing at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, thanks in part to the vital financial and motivational backi...
NBFC gold loans continue near 70% growth, reach Rs 3.41 lakh crore in June: RBINon-banking financial companies saw gold-backed lending grow nearly seventy percent year-on-year. This strong expansion continued into June...
Early surge in US container imports coming to an end, shippers sayUS container import volume, driven by tariffs and war surcharges, has peaked. Shippers are now well-stocked for the upcoming holiday shoppi...
200% return on SGB premature redemption date: Gold bond turns Rs 1 lakh investment into nearly Rs 3 lakhThe Reserve Bank of India has announced the redemption price for the SGB 2020-21 Series-XI, set at Rs 14,564 per unit. Investors seeking to...
Gold heads for strongest week since January, US payrolls data in focusGold prices found stability on Friday, approaching their most significant weekly increase since January. Soothing concerns over inflation, ...
Indian jewellers may earn up to 1% incentive under revamped Gold Monetisation Scheme: IBJAIndian jewellers could earn an additional 0.75%-1% commission under a revamped Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) proposed by the India Bullion...
120 kg of gold, 2 million ancient coins and a rare Confucius portrait found in the tomb of a Chinese emperor who ruled for just 27 days — archaeologists uncover a 2,000-year-old fortune buried with the fallen rulerA 2,000-year-old Chinese tomb linked to Liu He, the emperor who ruled for just 27 days, has revealed more than 2 million ancient bronze coi...
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...
Gen Z could unlock India’s Rs 315 lakh crore gold opportunity: ReportIndia's gold market is poised for transformation driven by digitally savvy Gen Z consumers. This generation views gold as a flexible financ...
India’s gold headache far from cured after 60 days of breatherIndia's gold jewellery demand is rebounding after a weak first half hit by soaring prices, higher import duties and Adhik Maas. Retailers r...
India's gold demand falls 6 per cent in April-June on weak seasonal demand, higher duty: WGCIndia's gold demand decreased six percent year-on-year during the April-June quarter. This decline occurred despite a significant fifty per...
Gold tariff hike boosts grey market, hurts organised trade, says WGCIndia's gold imports have increased through unofficial channels following a tariff hike. This rise widens margins for grey market operators...
BlueStone, SafeGold launch platform to convert household gold into digital gold, earn annual returnsSafeGold and BlueStone have partnered to convert idle physical gold into digital assets. Consumers can now lease their digital gold and ear...