Illegal mining threatens Ghana’s economy as election looms

Inside South Africa's 'ruthless' gang-controlled gold mines

Illegal miners live dangerously, but make roaring profits selling gold on the black-market.

Resolute Mining Says CEO, Employees Released From Detention in Mali

The miner said its chief executive and two employees have been released from detention in Mali, ending a standoff that raised concerns about a resurgence in resource nationalism as gold prices ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

How Israel's retaliatory strikes on Iran could affect looming peace talks

Israel's retaliatory strikes against Iran come after Secretary of State Antony Blinked arrived in Israel to make another push for a cease-fire with Iran's proxy groups. Journalist Courtney Kealy ...

Spain Opens Its Doors to China as a European Trade War Looms

Spain is forging a path as a “connector” country, drawing Chinese investment as it abstained from taking a position on European tariffs on electric cars.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

As Tipoff Nears for Men’s College Basketball, These Story Lines Loom Large

The UConn Huskies are vying for a third straight championship.

Sports - The New York Times - November 1

Mexico president lashes out at supreme court amid looming constitutional crisis

Sheinbaum accuses court of overstepping as it prepares to vote on reform that makes almost all judges elected by vote. Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has accused the country’s supreme court ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

UK pays more than EU for gas as winter looms

High transmission costs and global shortage of LNG push gap over European prices to widest since late 2021

World - Financial Times - November 5

China urges U.S. cooperation as Trump trade threat looms

China emphasized the need for greater cooperation with the U.S. a day after it became clear President-elect Donald Trump would be the next U.S. president.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Here's what to expect with the Fed's next interest rate cut looming

On Thursday, the Federal Reserve will announce its latest decision on whether to cut its benchmark interest rate again. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what to know.

With Trump Tariffs Looming, Businesses Try to ‘Run From a Moving Target’

Companies are filling their warehouses or looking into moving factories as they weigh President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on foreign goods.

Business - The New York Times - November 8

Goldman Sachs cuts European growth and earnings forecasts as Trump tariffs loom

The Trump regime will hit European economic growth and reduce company earnings, though the continent’s defense sector may prosper.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Ukraine Is Scavenging for Power-Plant Parts as Mass Blackouts Loom

Ukraine is scrambling to repair electricity production crippled by a Russian bombing campaign, seeking parts abroad and at a front-line power plant.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

The bonus benefit of blowing out the Cowboys with a Thursday game looming

The first three quarters were a heck of a lot of fun for the Eagles’ starters, but the last quarter was even more fun because they got to get off the field, rest their bodies and watch the backups ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

U.S. Businesses Work to Limit Costs of Looming Trump Tariffs

Companies are rushing to stock up reserves of goods and create new supply chains to avoid the worst of anticipated costs.

Business - Inc. - November 11

COP29 Begins With Climate Finance, Absent Leaders, and Trump Looming Large

The annual UN climate summit has kicked off in Baku, Azerbaijan, with lofty goals, but many global leaders missing.

Tech - Wired - November 11

Orientation for new members of Congress begins as government shutdown looms

Orientation is underway in Congress for new members as important matters loom, including funding the government to avoid a shutdown. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.

Trump and Germany loom over uncertain COP29 finance talks

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World - Financial Times - November 12

Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona, Real Madrid battle for Murillo

Nottingham Forest's centre-back Murillo has caught the eye of Spain's two biggest clubs. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Sports - ESPN - November 12

Super Micro’s looming deadline fuels fear of delisting. Here’s what that means.

Super Micro’s stock was already delisted once before, in a drawn-out process with various extensions.

Business - MarketWatch - November 16

Trump’s pardon power looms over judges in Jan. 6 rioter cases

President-elect Trump’s pardoning power once he assumes office is looming over cases involving Jan. 6 rioters, prompting some delays over his promise to grant clemency to supporters who stormed the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Crude oil heads to weekly loss as looming surplus depresses market

U.S. crude oil is down more than 2% this week, while Brent has shed nearly 2%.

Business - CNBC - November 15

Oil prices fall for the week on bets for a ‘looming surplus,’ soft China demand

Oil futures settled at their lowest in over two months Friday with expectations for a supply surplus next year, strength in the U.S. dollar, and continued worries over demand from China — the ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 15

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