Gold Fields workers to strike over planned 1,100 job cuts at South Deep

Rio Tinto's hand strengthened in bitter negotiations over future of TRQ's massive mine after S&P cites mining policy as a reason for country's credit downgrade.

The SyrianElectronicArmy has "claimed" responsibility.

John Thornton is touted for "strategy" and "global perspective"

Investment bank still sees declines further out as gold price consolidates above $1,400 an ounce.

Construction on the Chilean side of the troubled gold and silver project has been halted since April 10.

There's always a bit of gloom alongside the boom.

Sale of gold bullion products soared 150% in Asia

To help reduce $11 billion in debts.

Gold dragged silver along for its tumultuous ride last week.