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The Pros of Investing in These 3 Gold Stocks in the Current Economic Climate

Gold is considered the ultimate safe-haven hedge against inflation as its value tends to rise in an uncertain economy. Recently, gold prices crossed the $2,000 level and a record high is in sight. Amid a volatile economic backdrop, investors could buy quality gold stocks Endeavour Mining (EDVMF), B2Gold (BTG), and…

StockNews.com · May 9, 2023

3 Blockchain Stocks to Keep off Your Radar Amid Crypto Turmoil

The prospects of blockchain companies are closely related to the cryptocurrency market. Given the high risk and uncertainty surrounding the crypto space, it could be wise to avoid fundamentally weak blockchain stocks Block (SQ), Riot Platforms (RIOT), and HIVE Blockchain (HIVE). Read more….

StockNews.com · May 9, 2023

Ecuador deploys soldiers against illegal mines in Amazonian areas

Ecuador's government is deploying soldiers and police in nine provinces to combat illegal mining, officials said on Monday, in a bid to stamp out the unlawful mines mostly targeting gold and copper deposits.

Reuters · May 8, 2023

Dozens are reported dead from a fire deep in a gold mine in Peru

The Yanaquihua mining company said 175 workers had been safely evacuated after the accident. It said the 27 dead worked for a contractor that specializes in mining.

WEKU · May 8, 2023

Mining boss's shock glaucoma diagnosis prompts warning for others to get eye tests

Duncan Craib says he had never heard of glaucoma before he was diagnosed with the eye condition aged 49. Now, he's warning people over 40 to get regular eye tests.

ABC News · May 8, 2023

Demolition of asbestos town Wittenoom starts, as government warns visitors to stay away

The former mining town of Wittenoom in Western Australia will be demolished and asbestos buried, but authorities warn blue asbestos could remain.

ABC News · May 8, 2023

Is Gold on a Launchpad?

Gold was sitting above the $2,000 per ounce level on the nearby COMEX futures contract on May 5, 2023. Gold is the world’s oldest currency, and profound changes in the global financial system could mean an explosive move in the precious metal as the only thing governments agree on is…

Barchart · May 7, 2023

Deep-Sea Mining Applications to Start in Summer: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts

Deep-sea mining applications are due to start in the summer, but it's unclear when mining will actually begin.

Kiplinger · May 7, 2023

Gangavati Assembly constituency: Mining baron’s entry into the fray here has stirred up traditional poll equations

Gangavati Assembly constituency in Koppal district, which has seen a triangular battle between the Congress, BJP, and JD(S) in the last four Assembly elections, has a new entrant in the Kalyana Rajya Pragati Paksha (KRPP), replacing the JD(S) in the fight.

The Hindu · May 6, 2023

U.S. Bitcoin Mining Consumed 50 Billion kWh of Energy in 2022

The White House's recently-published DAME tax proposal report brings to light estimates showing that national Bitcoin mining consumed more power than all of the United State's computers combined.

Tom’s Hardware · May 5, 2023