gold mine

A man was killed in a landslide at a gold mine in Solomon Islands, with Ashley Olo's body recovered from the site. The mine, operated by Gold Ridge Mining Limited and majority-owned by Wanguo Gold Group, has faced prior controversies involving informal miners and safety concerns. The cause of the landslide remains under investigation.

A man was killed in a landslide at a gold mine in the Solomon Islands, according to police. Officials have recovered his body from the site.

Jonnagiri, India's largest private gold mine, holds 12 tonnes of gold, with 400 kg expected to be extracted in 2026-27. The mine will pay Andhra Pradesh a 4% royalty on its production.

Aaron Schock, a former Illinois lawmaker, claimed Venezuela's vice president promised him a gold mine if he secured U.S. sanctions relief. He worked with business associate Benjamin Papermaster to develop a strategy to maintain U.S.-Venezuela relations under Donald Trump, aiming to resume American oil operations. Schock's efforts included refining gold and leveraging political connections, though his credibility and the deal's legitimacy remain unclear.

A man trapped for nearly two weeks in a flooded gold mine in Sinaloa, Mexico, has been rescued by military divers. The rescue operation highlights the challenges of extracting individuals from submerged mine environments.