News for 'gold mining'

Heroic missions: From 1989 Op Raniganj to Thai cave rescue

Heroic missions: From 1989 Op Raniganj to Thai cave rescue

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Arguably the 'most talked about' rescue mission in recent years, the story of a Thai youth soccer team and their coach trapped in the Tham Luang Cave, prompting a global rescue effort, gripped the world.

Why gold prices are likely to spike this year

Why gold prices are likely to spike this year

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Geopolitical climate and equity markets as supportive for gold's role as a risk hedge.

Bellary: How unrestrained mining turned it to dust

Bellary: How unrestrained mining turned it to dust

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Initially, it was all gold. But Justice Hegde's report exposed the dingy substrate of Bellary's mining operations.

Will Bigg Boss 16 Get Boring Now?

Will Bigg Boss 16 Get Boring Now?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Archana Gautam, who was undoubtedly the most entertaining in the house, apologised to Shiv for her actions and pleaded him to let her stay in the game. But Shiv didn't budge from his decision and now Archana is no longer in the race to win the BB 16 trophy.

Mining baron Janardhana Reddy arrested in ponzi scam case

Mining baron Janardhana Reddy arrested in ponzi scam case

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

Reddy, who appeared at the Central Crime Branch office in Bengaluru on Saturday, was arrested after the questioning ended on Sunday morning

NMDC poised for gains from demand triggers, expansion

NMDC poised for gains from demand triggers, expansion

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

NMDC reported a strong standalone revenue at Rs 5,410 crore, rising 45 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) and 35 per cent quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-q) in line with consensus. Iron ore sales at about 11.4 million tonnes (MT) grew 18.9 per cent Y-o-Y (19 per cent Q-o-Q). Realisation stood at Rs 4,679 per tonne, higher by 22 per cent Y-o-Y (12.9 per cent Q-o-Q).

GSI says estimated gold reserve at Sonbhadra is 160 kg

GSI says estimated gold reserve at Sonbhadra is 160 kg

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Sonbhadra district mining officer K K Rai had said on Friday that gold deposits were found in Son Pahadi and Hardi areas of the district. The deposits in Son Pahadi are estimated to be around 2,943.26 tonnes, while that at Hardi block are around 646.16 kilogram, the official had said.

'Gold was second-best performing currency in the year 2014'

'Gold was second-best performing currency in the year 2014'

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Gold has held up better than many expected.

Step Inside Sania Mirza's Luxurious Home

Step Inside Sania Mirza's Luxurious Home

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Sania Mirza's home is a sanctuary where victories are celebrated, memories are made, and comfort is found.

Mining boss, former minister arrested in Bellary

Mining boss, former minister arrested in Bellary

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Reddy and Sriramulu were taken into custody by the Gandhinagar police on charges of abetting the assault of a Congress worker in Bellary. In a complaint to the police, a Congress worker named Nani alleged that he had been assaulted by BJP candidate and former minister, Sriramulu. It was also stated that Sriramulu had assaulted him at the instance of Janardhan Reddy late on Wednesday night.

Gold smugglers locked down, no seizure in April

Gold smugglers locked down, no seizure in April

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Custom authorities have been keeping strict vigil on the cargo movements from Bhutan, Taiwan, China, Afghanistan, South Korea Japan, and Dubai since January.

From a trader to owner of the world's largest gold company

From a trader to owner of the world's largest gold company

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Mehta's export company is the largest integrated gold player in the world.

Exploring mines in Elephant Country

Exploring mines in Elephant Country

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

To say Haiti is underexplored is almost an understatement, according to Scott Close, head of investor relations at Eurasian Minerals.

Samvat 2080: A year of hope for industrial and precious metals

Samvat 2080: A year of hope for industrial and precious metals

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

The new Samvat 2080 is viewed as a year of hope for industrial and precious metals. A key reason is the expectation of US interest rates peaking, followed by a reduction in the coming months. Regarding crude oil, its trajectory depends more on how the situation unfolds in West Asia.

World's biggest producers of gold

World's biggest producers of gold

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

China produced the most gold in world in 2012, making it the largest producer for the sixth straight year even as it remained the second largest consumer of the yellow metal after India.

After 69 days in 'hell', Chile miners rescued

After 69 days in 'hell', Chile miners rescued

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

Eleven of the 33 miners trapped in a mine in San Jose, Chile for nearly ten weeks was brought back safely to the surface on Wednesday by a rescue capsule. The capsule has now gone down to rescue the second miner.

India wants private sector to explore for diamonds, gold

India wants private sector to explore for diamonds, gold

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Government will start to auction the rights to up to 70 diamond and gold exploration zones to mining companies this year

Spanish athlete, 50, spends 500 days alone in cave!

Spanish athlete, 50, spends 500 days alone in cave!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

A 50-year-old Spanish extreme athlete has emerged from spending 500 days living 70-metres deep in a cave outside Granada with no contact with the outside world.

Global inflation rise: Good for gold

Global inflation rise: Good for gold

Rediff.com31 May 2008

There are two important points about the price correction in gold. The first one is the anti-correlation with the U.S. dollar; certainly that put pressure on gold. The second one, which may be even more important, is that people really seem to believe that the financial system is safe again.

Will the gold for cash scheme pay off?

Will the gold for cash scheme pay off?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Gold schemes are offering attractive returns to investors.

U.S. mine gold in Daegu, Britain get off mark

U.S. mine gold in Daegu, Britain get off mark

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

The United States flexed their muscles at the world athletics championships on Thursday, harvesting three of the six titles on offer, while Britain finally won an elusive gold medal in Daegu.

NRIs bet on double-digit SME growth

NRIs bet on double-digit SME growth

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Non-resident Indians are investing in well-established small and medium enterprises in India

Gold smuggling reportedly surging

Gold smuggling reportedly surging

Rediff.com27 May 2016

In the second half of April, the discount on gold came down to $3 an ounce.

Global gold demand hits 11-yr low; India's demand down 35%

Global gold demand hits 11-yr low; India's demand down 35%

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Global gold demand hit an 11-year low in 2020 at 3,759.6 tonnes, mainly due to a weak October-December quarter and the COVID-19 related disruptions across the world driving a muted consumer sentiment throughout the year, the World Gold Council (WGC) said in a report. The overall consumer demand during 2019 was at 4,386.4 tonnes, while in 2009 the overall demand was at 3,385.8 tonnes, according the WGC's 2020 Gold Demand Trends report. Global gold demand dropped by 28 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to 783.4 tonnes in the fourth quarter compared to 1,082.9 tonnes during the October-December period of 2019, the report stated.

FM wants curbs on gold import to continue

FM wants curbs on gold import to continue

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

However, some experts, including RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan, have favoured doing away with curbs on gold imports because they lead to smuggling.

Rushing into real estate?

Rushing into real estate?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

If you are looking at investing, remember that it is high maintenance and can be a drain on liquidity.

Gold equity funds lag behind

Gold equity funds lag behind

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

While gold index funds have returned almost 10 per cent over the last three months, gold equity funds (investing in mining companies) have not given good returns in the last few months. At present, there are two gold funds, DSPML World Gold Fund and AIG World Gold Fund

Demand for gold, imports nosedive to 3-year low

Demand for gold, imports nosedive to 3-year low

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

This is good news for the central government at a time when crude oil prices are rising.

Why it makes sense to choose bitcoins over gold

Why it makes sense to choose bitcoins over gold

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

From its March 2020 low, Bitcoin has gained a massive 474 per cent and has surged 214 per cent year-to-date.

Gadag awaits its golden age

Gadag awaits its golden age

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

Gadag in central Karnataka may pass off as another dusty impoverished town bereft of basic services and facilities. But what lies beneath its surface can well turn around the fortunes of the town and its residents.

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

In Dubai, A Ganesh Nadar encountered high speeds on smooth-as-silk-roads, no bureaucracy, gold, Mr Toad's. And snow!

11 feared dead as cargo plane crashes in Russia

11 feared dead as cargo plane crashes in Russia

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

At least 11 people are feared killed as a cargo plane carrying them crashed in a remote eastern region of Russia.

Looking For Long-Term Investment?

Looking For Long-Term Investment?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

This is a good opportunity for long-term investors to pick quality small and midcap stocks at reasonable valuations.

Lady Gaga comes to Bollywood

Lady Gaga comes to Bollywood

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Here's what your favorite celebrities are tweeting.

CBI grills Jagan over illegal mining, Rs 4,000 crore assets

CBI grills Jagan over illegal mining, Rs 4,000 crore assets

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday started questioning YSR Congress president Jagan Mohan Reddy at his Koti office in Hyderabad on Friday. The CBI is planning to ask the Jagan over a 1,000 questions about the alleged link between his front companies and the Obulapuram Mining Company.

China's growing role in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

China's growing role in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

The Pakistanis, since the days of General Pervez Musharraf, have repeatedly sought Chinese assistance for the construction of a petrochemical complex at Gwadar and oil and gas pipelines and a railway line connecting Gwadar with the Xinjiang province.

China emerges top gold producer

China emerges top gold producer

Rediff.com6 Nov 2007

In 2006, Chinese mines produced 240 tonnes of gold, about 10 per cent of global production, and up from 224 tonnes in 2005. Output was just 11 tonnes behind Australia, the world's third largest gold producer. So far this year, gold output is up 13.10 per cent from last year, and reports indicate steady growth over then next five years.

Bigg Boss 10: Lopa's secret task...

Bigg Boss 10: Lopa's secret task...

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Why Tista Sengupta wants Lopa and Manu to be disqualified...

CIL proved to be government's big ticket for 2010

CIL proved to be government's big ticket for 2010

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Coal India Limited (CIL) proved a virtual gold mine for the government in the year gone by. The spectacular share sale of the world's largest coal miner ahead of Diwali added glitter and spark to the government's fund-raising plans through divestment in key PSUs.

'This is Gold's strong season'

'This is Gold's strong season'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

Joe Foster spoke recently with Mike Norman about the rising price of Gold and presented his analysis of the Gold market.