The police appear to know little about how the crime was committed or who is behind the theft.
Tag: Gold
John Joseph Went to Australia for Gold, Then Stood Up for Democracy
John Joseph was put on trial for leading a miners’ rebellion seeking less taxation and more representation. His legacy was forgotten — until now.
Illegal Mining Fuels Crisis for Indigenous Tribe in Brazil’s Amazon
Illegal mines have fueled a humanitarian crisis for the Yanomami Indigenous group. Brazil’s new president is trying to fight back.
Xi Condemns Killings in African Nation Where Russian and Chinese Interests Compete
Nine Chinese nationals were killed in the Central African Republic, where the Kremlin-aligned Wagner group controls a gold mine and Chinese companies have built their own operations.
Metal Detector Hobbyist Finds a 500-Year-Old Pendant Linked to Henry VIII
Researchers say the jewelry, found in a field outside Birmingham, England, is an extraordinary piece of treasure.
Visiting Congo, Pope Francis Embraces the Poor and Exploited
The Central African country is wracked by war, poverty and environmental plunder — and it may be the future of the Catholic Church.
The Hunt for Nazi-Buried Treasure in a Dutch Village
The public release of a map from the 1940s has drawn fortune seekers with shovels and metal detectors to a small Dutch village. Not everyone is excited.
A ‘Stunning’ 1,300-Year-Old Gold Necklace Is Unearthed in England
The jewelry found in an ancient grave site in Northamptonshire may have belonged to a woman who was an early Christian leader.
Roman Coins Thought for Centuries to Be Fakes Get a Fresh Appraisal
New research suggests that the gold coins, which were found in 1713 and long dismissed as forgeries, may be authentic.
Thieves Steal Ancient Gold Coins From German Museum
The theft played out like the plot of a movie. The artifacts could be worth $1.7 million if sold to dealers — or $260,000 if melted down.