Striking workers have lost at least R16 000 so far, with no resolution yet in sight.

Any attempt to sell it will now be a challenge just when it’s needed most.

Investors are piling into the yellow metal.

Although bullion is still up about 10% this year.

As recent events in Russia and Ukraine have demonstrated, gold is a safe haven asset deserving of a place in most portfolios.

Brent for April advanced 1.3% to $96.67 on the ICE Futures Europe exchange after closing 2% higher on Monday.

The UAE rejects any involvement in illegal practices. African exporters say tons of their gold goes missing in Dubai every year.

Worldwide inflow into gold-backed funds the highest ever in 2020, pushing the gold holdings of ETFs to a new record.

Allocations to the metal help protect and enhance investment portfolios in times of crisis.

At age 84.

Inventory of New York exchange surges to record.

It's booming despite the risks.

The precious metal powers toward its best year since 2010.

BNP Paribas sees the gold price benefitting from lower US rates.