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Where the ‘Smart Money’ of the gold space is going

Frank Holmes, CEO of U.S. Global Investors, discusses the algorithms his firm has developed for its new precious metals ETF and what types of companies look attractive right now.

The Gold Report | July 6, 2017 | 3:47 pm

Congo requests financial support from donors amid economic crisis

Democratic Republic of Congo's government has formally requested financial support from international donors as it confronts a worsening economic crisis, a letter seen by Reuters on Thursday showed.

Reuters | July 6, 2017 | 1:11 pm

Ghana calls off search for 17 trapped illegal miners

While major global companies are part of Ghana’s mining sector, illegal gold extraction is a chronic issue in the country and deadly accidents are frequent.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2017 | 8:56 am

Argyle diamond coin trilogy sold within a month

Rio's sale of The Australian Trilogy, an AUD$1.8 million one-of-a-kind coin collection featuring a pink, purple pink and violet diamond from the Argyle Diamond Mine, sold out in a month.

Rio Tinto | July 6, 2017 | 8:48 am

Tahoe Resources forced to halt Escobal mine in Guatemala

The Canadian miner said it will take “all legal steps possible” after the country’s Supreme Court suspended the mining licence for its flagship Escobal silver mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2017 | 3:57 am