This medicinal plant was so coveted, it was worth its weight in gold. But this ultimately brought its downfall.

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From Alabama folk art to Lowcountry landscapes to North Carolina crafts, a strong regional sensibility runs through these art ...

Most gold production and reserves in west Africa are found within the west African craton. This is one of the world’s oldest ...

A metal detectorist discovered ancient gold coins in the Netherlands that turned out to be a cult ritual offering. Experts believe the money left at the location was “devil’s money,” an offering to ...

Militaries that have taken power in Africa's Sahel region - notably Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger - have put pressure on western mining firms for a fairer distribution of revenue from the lucrative ...

which is one of Africa’s top three gold producers. Late on Saturday, Malian television announced the collapse of the site at Bilali Koto in the commune of Dabia, with a provisional death toll of ...

The image below shows a 1 ounce gold nugget and a 1 ounce gold coin - in this case a gold eagle coin. The Gold Price Now chart at the top of the page shows the current value of gold in US dollars. You ...

From Mirage jets to century-old mining gear, Springs’ new museum is a treasure trove of South Africa’s rich history.

Owning physical gold—bars and coins—involves additional costs and risks, while shares of individual gold stocks can also be risky. Countless factors go into determining the current spot price ...

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