GOMA, Congo (AP) — A landslide earlier this week collapsed several mines at a major coltan mining site in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 people dead, rebel authorities said Saturday.

Today, most people visiting our public lands are aware of the principles of Leave No Trace. One easy way to remember the 7 ...

A bill filed in the Georgia Senate would make gold and silver legal tender, meaning it could be used as currency in the state. Here's what we know.

A joint investigation by The Associated Press and The Gecko Project has found that cyanide, arsenic and copper repeatedly ...

A joint investigation by The Associated Press and The Gecko Project has found that cyanide, arsenic and copper repeatedly leaked from a facility run by the largest gold miner in Liberia in recent ...

The announcement posted in the village has a cheerful tone: “BMMC is pleased to inform you that there will be a blast” at a ...

A Georgia lawmaker has proposed renaming Sawnee Mountain in Forsyth County to Trump Mountain. The lawmaker is running for ...

Twiggs County commissioners recently approved a massive data center project, sparking a legal battle and deepening distrust ...

Hidden beneath Georgia’s landscape, an old gold mine tunnel offers a glimpse into a forgotten chapter of mining history. The ...

Community Word is published monthly by Community Word LLC. Independently owned by local investors. Brian Ludwig, Managing Editor, c/o 621 Commercial St. Suite 1A-B, Peoria, IL 61602, ...

The Cardinals must find their answer at QB this offseason. After firing Jonathan Gannon, who is a defensive mind, Arizona may look to pair its next young QB with an offensive guy like Joe Brady. Brady ...

Fortitude Gold is poised to generate approximately $186 million in free cash flow over four years, equating to $7.63 per share at $4,400 gold. FTCO leverages low-cost heap leach operations at County ...