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US and Canada source gold from drug cartel mines – NYT
Mints in both countries receive the metal from a North American contractor who mixes dirty gold with domestic supplies, the investigation claims
Apr 27, 2026 14:41
Zimbabwe gold-backed currency undervalued against dollar – central bank
The ZiG should be trading at around 15 to the greenback, rather than the official rate of about 25, Reserve Bank chief John Mushayavanhu has said
Apr 21, 2026 12:45
Soldiers deployed to combat crime in South Africa
A total of 550 personnel of the national defense force have been employed under ‘Operation Prosper – illegal mining,’ President Cyril Ramaphosa has said
Mar 11, 2026 14:43
The Iran war has triggered a puzzling market trend ANALYSIS
Gold is being sold to meet margin calls, but a tweak to margin requirements is being seen by some as a signal for gold to be the pressure valve
Mar 9, 2026 15:57
Dozens killed in suspected gas leak at Nigerian mine
The authorities have shut down the site in the state of Plateau and launched an investigation
Feb 19, 2026 09:30
South Africa to deploy army against gang violence and illegal mining
Pretoria’s primary goal this year is to tackle organized crime, which is the most immediate threat to the country’s democracy, President Cyril Ramaphosa has said
Feb 14, 2026 07:37

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