South Sudan’s mineral-rich areas continue to suffer from illicit activities, poor oversight and a lack of government ...

Our planet's core is rich in gold that can leak out into the mantle, and in some cases, end up in volcanos on the surface, ...

This piece of gold measures nearly 7.5 inches across and weighs more than 9 pounds. It ended up in a private Swiss collection ...

A new study in Nature reveals that Earth’s core may not be sealed shut after all. German geochemists have discovered traces of core-derived precious metals like ruthenium in volcanic rocks from Hawaii ...

Avoid the tourist-riddled areas of Cornwall and explore this charming UK seaside village that boasts two golden sandy beaches ...

Gold, hidden deep within the Earth ... exist beneath more than 2,900 km of solid rock, meaning it’s unlikely the natural treasure chest will ever be cracked open. As it stands, it’s believed ...

For visitors, Buffalo is more than a gateway to Niagara Falls. It’s a city with a friendly and increasingly sophisticated mix ...

Sunisa Lee took the country by storm winning Olympic medals and her charm continues to grow through fashion statements at ...

Once dismissed as ugly ducklings, flawed and unusual stones are increasingly being championed by high-end jewelers.

Most visitors never experience the natural masterpieces that lie off the tourist trail—from bubbling hot springs to unearthly ...

Australia’s bid to get the Burrup Peninsula on the World Heritage List has been knocked back by UNESCO, a draft decision has revealed.

Deep beneath Hawaii’s volcanic islands, a chemical mystery is rising to the surface. Within flows of molten rock, scientists ...