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Indian Thieves See a Gold Mine in Exams for Government Jobs
In a country where government jobs are highly coveted, the tests that govern hiring are a lucrative target for criminal gangs.World - The New York Times - 7 hours ago -
The Standoff Deep Inside an Abandoned South African Gold Mine
The government is trying to starve more than 1,000 informal prospectors out of a shaft of the Buffelsfontein mine, which police say extends some 8,000 feet below ground.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 15 -
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Inside South Africa's 'ruthless' gang-controlled gold mines
Illegal miners live dangerously, but make roaring profits selling gold on the black-market.Top stories - BBC News - November 21 -
Mali detains top executive and 2 others from gold mining company over dispute
The top executive and two other employees of Australia's gold mining company Resolute Mining have been arrested and detained by Mali’s military juntaWorld - ABC News - November 11 -
Japan holds first memorial for 'all workers' at Sado gold mines but blurs WWII atrocity. Why?
Japan held a memorial ceremony near the Sado Island Gold Mines, listed this summer as a UNESCO World Heritage site after the country moved past years of disputes with South Korea and reluctantly ...World - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Polluted rivers, uprooted farmland and lost taxes: Ghana counts cost of illegal gold mining boom
Estimated $2bn lost in missed taxes from environmentally destructive practice some blame on political corruption. Felicity Nelson remembers her 17-day detention last September vividly. The ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
What’s behind the alarming rise in birth defects in Brazil’s illegal gold mining capital?
In Pará state children are being born with neurological disorders. Experts note similarities to the mercury poisoning disaster in Minamata, Japan – but say that is not the whole story. ...World - The Guardian - 1 hour ago -
The simple exam tweaks that can completely change lives
Schools are struggling to cope with the logistical hurdles and cost required to make the adjustments.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
India’s Exam Leaks Underline the Nation’s Bigger Problem
The economy has failed to create enough good jobs, so a government post appeals to far more people than there are openings, fueling desperation.World - The New York Times - 6 hours ago -
The Climate Election: Mining, explained
Viral claims in the wake of Hurricane Helene suggested that the government controlled the devastating storm to hit certain areas and that authorities were attempting to seize Chimney Rock, North ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
What Are Anti-Personnel Mines?
The Biden administration has agreed to send the weapons to Ukraine, despite their reputation for killing and maiming civilians.World - The New York Times - November 20 -
Private schools ‘using the system’ to get extra time in exams in England
Widening gap with state sector for special educational needs support is ‘a real concern’ says education secretaryWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
'Forbidden' song haunts South Korea's uni entrance exam students
A yearly blanket of silence has once again enveloped South Korea, as half a million students sit for the most important test of their lives.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
Student kills eight in mass stabbing in China after failing exams
A 21-year-old former student carried out the attack at a vocational college in the eastern city of Wuxi, police said, after failing exams and being frustrated with low internship pay. Eight people ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Biden to provide antipersonnel mines to Ukraine
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, temporarily shut down on Wednesday over fears of a possible Russian air attack. Meanwhile, the Biden administration approved antipersonnel mines for Ukraine to ...Top stories - CBS News - November 20 -
Biden Approves Antipersonnel Mines for Ukraine
The move is part of a broader push to counter the Russian military and provide Ukraine with more leverage in possible negotiations.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 20 -
Is gold suitable for millennials? Investing in the future
Gold isn't just for the older generations. Here's what younger investors should know now.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Is gold still safe for seniors to invest in?
The price of gold has surged in 2024, leading some seniors to question if it's still safe to invest in.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
The Cost of Gold Rattles the Jewelry World
Bold gold pieces are trendy, but makers worry that the steep price increases for the precious metal will soon deter demand.Lifestyle - The New York Times - 3 hours ago -
Over 200 unqualified Texas educators had someone else take their exams in cheating scandal, officials say
Five people have been charged in Texas with organizing and participating in an illegal cheating scheme that certified more than 200 unqualified teachers and helped the plot’s “kingpin” rake in more ...Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
Judge to rule if Ralph Yarl shooting suspect fit to stand trial after mental exam
A judge is set to rule whether Andrew Lester, who is charged in the shooting of Ralph Yarl after the teenager mistakenly went to the wrong house, is fit to stand trial.Top stories - ABC News - Yesterday -
Evolution Mining Founder Isn't Finished Yet
With tailwinds from a record-high gold price, Evolution is racing to pay down debt accumulated from acquisitions and to show investors that a difficult Canadian mining operation can make money.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 1 -
Resolute Mining CEO Held by Officials in Mali
Chief Executive Terence Holohan and two other employees have been detained by government officials in Mali, where the Australian company runs gold-mining operations.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11 -
Mali’s junta escalates fight with mining groups over profit share
Resolute Mining chief and colleagues held as junta want greater share of gold producers’ profitsBusiness - Financial Times - November 13 -
Australia's Sayona Mining to Buy America's Piedmont Lithium
Sayona Mining agreed to buy North Carolina-based Piedmont Lithium to create a top North American lithium producer that can better withstand swings in the fast-growing lithium market.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 19 -
Biden agrees to give Ukraine anti-personnel mines
A US official tells the BBC the mines will be given soon, as Russia advances steadily in the east.Top stories - BBC News - November 20 -
Biden Agrees to Supply Ukraine With Anti-Personnel Mines
The decision is the latest in a series of moves by the U.S. and Russia that have escalated tensions between the two.Top stories - The New York Times - November 20 -
Thursday Briefing: U.S. Anti-Personnel Mines for Ukraine
Plus, Daniel Craig’s performance in “Queer.”World - The New York Times - November 20 -
Why the U.S. is supplying anti-personnel mines to Ukraine
The Biden administration has decided to provide anti-personnel mines to Ukraine. Those are controversial because they are designed to be used against people, not vehicles. CBS News senior White ...Top stories - CBS News - November 20 -
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What should gold investors expect this November?
Gold has experienced a remarkable price surge so far this year. Here's what could happen in November.Top stories - CBS News - November 1
