A woman from China was charged with stealing gold last month from National Museum of Natural History. It’s one of several high-profile recent thefts from French institutions.
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Gold Miners Feared Dead in Congo After Landslide
Thousands of people were working on the informal mining site in eastern Congo, in an area controlled by an armed militia.
The Dark Side of China’s Gold Frenzy
Chinese investors have poured their savings into gold, attracted by promises of rising prices. One company’s sudden closure is a cautionary tale.
13 Workers Found Killed at Gold Mine in Peru
The men were killed in a region that has seen growing conflict over access to ore in recent years. The mine has also been a hotbed of illegal gold mining.
Hikers Stumble Upon a Pile of Gold Coins, Igniting a Historical Hunt
The discovery of coins and jewelry in the Czech Republic worth up to $680,000 raises a tantalizing mystery for historians and amateur sleuths: Who buried the treasure?
Greenland’s Minerals: The Harsh Reality Behind the Glittering Promise
There is excitement about the potentially lucrative resources scattered around the island, especially the rare earths. But extreme weather, fired-up environmentalists and other factors have tempered hopes of a bonanza.
Gold Mine Collapse in Mali Kills at Least 43
The accident took place in an open-pit area people had gone into in search of gold. Informal mining is a common and dangerous practice in much of West Africa.
3 Are Arrested in Theft of Gold Helmet From Dutch Museum
The police said they had yet to recover the golden helmet of Cotofenesti, a prized artifact from Romania, and other artifacts stolen from the Drents Museum in the Netherlands over the weekend.
The Gold Rush at the Heart of a Civil War
Famine and ethnic cleansing stalk Sudan. Yet the gold trade is booming, enriching generals and propelling the fight.
Mining Company Whose C.E.O. Was Detained Agrees to Pay Mali $160 Million
Three executives of the Australian company Resolute Mining were arrested this month. Mali, a major African gold producer, has been trying to increase its share of mining profits lately.