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Why even record gold prices can't coax a new mine from SA
Despite historic gold prices, South Africa struggles to open new mines. Decades of lagging exploration, deep-level infrastructure costs, and regulatory barriers are holding back…
Gold mining cost inflation strikes a 13-year high
Gold mining costs climbed to a record high of $1,930 an ounce, driven by sharp cost inflation, yet global output remains on track for another annual record.
Gold goes digital in hunt for younger investors
A survey by the World Gold Council and Boston Consulting Group reveals how digital and tokenised gold are beginning to attract younger investors, potentially unlocking hundreds…
Rich families are buying gold and the companies that mine it
Family offices that initially moved into bullion and gold ETFs are now expanding into gold mining equities, seeking a multiplier effect amid broader portfolio diversification.