The author begins with the European “gold rush,” led primarily by the ... the lives of often-overlooked historical figures: Mansa Musa, the fabulously wealthy ruler of medieval Ghana; João ...

Discover seven powerful pre-colonial African kingdoms that shaped the continent’s history through trade, culture, and leadership. Explore their lasting legacies and global impact.

Central banks globally, including India, are increasing gold reserves to diversify holdings and hedge against economic uncertainties. From 2009 to 2024, collective gold holdings grew significantly ...

The Reserve Bank of India significantly reduced its gold repatriation in the second half of fiscal year 2025, bringing home only 1.53 tonnes compared to 102.15 tonnes in the previous six months.

When Mansa Musa, the richest man in history, rode into Cairo in 1324, he brought with him 80 camels carrying 12 tons of pure gold ... that 40% of the mineral reserves are in the land Trump ...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been aggressively buying gold for the last few years. Analysis of World Gold Council data shows that the percentage of gold in India’s total foreign exchange ...

Investors are nervous about President Donald Trump’s tariffs, his browbeating of the Federal Reserve Chairman over ... walls in China covered with gold. Mansa Musa I of Mali in West Africa ...

In 2024, the Chinese central bank covertly bought 570 tonnes, encouraging gold’s ascent in global international reserves by 4%, the largest gain in four decades. Gargantuan Gold Purchases by the ...

Gold reserves have been discovered in several districts of Odisha, making it a new hotspot for gold mining. The state's Mines Minister has confirmed ongoing explorations with auctions planned in ...

Recently, gold prices have surged significantly, and one of the main reasons is that many countries are rapidly increasing their gold reserves. Nations like India, China, Poland, and Turkey have ...