Libya crisis helps hold gold steady below 7-week high

In 2017, El Salvador became the first country in the world to ban forms of metals mining.

Global gold production will peak at about 3,250 tonnes (105 million oz.) next year, according to CRU's Oliver Blagden.

Gold’s outlook and fundamentals remain really bullish.

Around 60 Chinese nationals were at the site and officials detained 17 who appeared to be in charge.