Thousands of Turks, including opposition lawmakers, have been protesting against the mine, saying the company would use cyanide to extract gold, contaminating the soil and waters of a nearby dam.
The southern African nation sees the mining sector as the main driver for reviving an economy crippled by triple-digit inflation and high unemployment.
The Fed released the minutes from its last meeting. What can we learn from the new light they shine on the U.S. monetary policy? How will it affect the gold market?