South Africa police standoff with illegal gold miners escalates
The police sealed off access to the Buffelsfontein gold mine in Stilfontein several weeks ago to deny the miners access to food and other essentials.
When it comes to turmoil in the global economy, the world’s pain could prove Denver’s gain.
Gold prices have soared in recent weeks, reflecting the precious metal’s status as a hedge against financial turmoil.
“Denver is ground zero for mining in the United States in terms of the capital that is concentrated here and the skills here,” said Tim Wood, executive director of the Denver Gold Group.
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