Ghana army says 7 illegal miners killed in firefight at AngloGold Ashanti mine
About 60 illegal miners carrying locally manufactured rifles and other weapons breached the Obuasi mine's security fence.
Australia produced 266 tonnes of gold in 2010, up 17% on 2009 but not enough to secure it first place as China’s output grew to 341 tonnes in the same period. Australia maintained its number two ranking in gold output behind China in 2010
