Deal hands AP control over three gold properties in Nevada, including the Ziggurat project on the northern end of the Round Mountain trend, close to other million-ounce-plus deposits.

Gold extended gains on a weaker dollar and lower yields.

The miner took a hit as harsh winter impacted its northern Nevada operations.

The company posted net income of $114.8 million for Q2, compared to $53.2 million in the year-ago period.

Newmont says its April 2019 merger with Goldcorp has released more than $1 billion in synergies six months earlier than planned.

Headpiece, earrings and rings wore by co-host Michaela Coel were made from more than 2kg of gold from the Ity mine in Côte d’Ivoire.

Nori Clarion-Clipperton polymetallic project, 4,000 metres deep in the northeastern Pacific Ocean holds top spot.

Gold had rebounded above $2,000 earlier as traders took stock of news that JPMorgan Chase would buy most of First Republic Bank's assets.