Newcrest Mining cleared to trade on TSX from Oct 13

The royal tradition of using a wedding band of Welsh gold started nearly 100 years ago.

Some 200 litres of cyanide solution were released into the environment.

The decision was made to reflect a challenging "shareholder experience" and operations at some mines.

Following a community outcry, Aben Resources and Eagle Plains Resources decided to suspend their planned drill program at the Chico Gold Project.

GFG says this is the first ever systematic, district-scale exploration program in an under-explored portion of the Abitibi greenstone belt.

Mounting economic and geopolitical tensions fueled demand for the metal as a haven.

Physical gold demand in Asian hot spots slouched this week as higher global prices made buyers hold off on purchases.

The Nicaragua-focused miner has not generated any revenue in the past two years, but narrowed pre-tax loss to £3 million in 2017 from £7.7 million a year earlier.

With few exceptions, no one knew about this gem's existence.