South African police say a suspected illegal gold mining ringleader escaped from custody with help from police officers about ...

In South Africa a months long standoff between police and illegal miners in an abandoned gold mine comes to end, with close ...

In challenging economic and geopolitical times, investors bet on gold for its ability to store value. Gold prices hit record ...

South Africa's mining industry reported 42 deaths last year, the lowest number to date and a 24% improvement on the previous year, official statistics showed on Thursday.

South Africa's police have launched a manhunt for an alleged "kingpin", who is accused of controlling operations at an ...

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Mining Marshals have unveiled their strategic operational plans for 2025, focusing on intensified field operations, strengthened regulatory compliance, and ...

Police have seized eight tractors and four JCB machines engaged in illegal mining during a special operation conducted from Sujanpur to Suchuhi area on the banks of Beas River on Thursday, officials ...

Government is being urged to adopt a comprehensive, multi-stakeholder strategy to tackle the underlying causes of illegal mining, following recent deadly clashes on concessions of some Ghana Chamber ...

A sweeping Interpol-led operation targeting illegal mining in West Africa has led to the arrest of 200 people and the seizure ...

The blast was allegedly orchestrated by a powerful mining cartel operating with tacit support from state authorities, marking yet another alarming instance of illegal mining in the region.