Twelve people who had been trapped 1,000 feet below ground for hours were rescued at a historic gold mine in Colorado on Thursday evening after an equipment malfunction during a tour left one...

1:16. People were trapped in the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Teller County, Colo., Oct. 10, 2024. KRDO. A tour guide died at a Colorado gold mine after an elevator experienced a mechanical issue ...

Learn about the key stages of gold mining, from exploration and development to operation, closure and reclamation. Discover how gold is extracted, processed and refined into bullion, and how mining companies ensure environmental and social responsibility.

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In just the first half of this year, 36% of the gold produced in Ghana came from legal small-scale mines, with a value of around $1.7 billion, according to Ghana’s Ministry of Land and Resources ...

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Gold mining is one of the most destructive and unnecessary industries in the world, emitting greenhouse gases, mercury and causing mercury poisoning. A study shows that a circular gold economy based on recycling could meet all gold needs without mining, and suggests steps to transition away from this industry.