GOLD & MINING  |  GLOBAL MARKETS Miners are pouring record sums into gold exploration. The catch? They're playing it safe  and that could spell trouble for the next decade's gold supply.   Based on reporting by Investing News Network   |  April 2026 Something remarkable is happening in the global mining industry. More money than ever is flowing into gold exploration, but the companies spending it are doing something rather un-adventurous with it. Instead of venturing into unknown territory to...

7 April 2025 If you've been watching the gold and silver markets lately and feeling confused by the mixed signals, you're not alone. Prices are swinging, headlines are contradicting each other, and the usual rules don't seem to apply. Here's what's actually going on, and what it means if you're buying in South Africa. A Market Pulled in Two Directions Precious metals are caught in a genuine tug-of-war right now, and it's not one that resolves cleanly. On one side, you have rising Middle East...

Market Update — 30 March 2026 After one of its sharpest corrections in years, gold has steadied near record levels. Here is what is driving the market, and what it means for you. Spot Gold (USD) Spot Gold (ZAR) $4,491–4,540 ~R77,390 per troy ounce per troy ounce Gold does not panic easily. But the past few weeks have tested even the most seasoned watchers of the yellow metal, a war in the Middle East now entering its fifth week, oil prices surging at a record pace, and a major...