Skip to main content

Sky News examines the gold mining trade in South Africa

When the banks are broken - a rush to gold is regarded as a safe bet for investors.

Today prices jumped more than 4% on the latest shares meltdown.

But as ever it comes at a cost.....and in this case a HUMAN cost.

Sky's Emma Hurd reports from South Africa - the world's second biggest producer of the precious metal.

Popular posts from this blog

Darfur refugee camp 'hiding rebels'

Sudan's governemnt has accused Darfur's largest refugee camp of harbouring rebel fighters. The Kalma camp is the only one that is permanently protected by United Nations and African Union forces, but residents fear they may be driven out as the military threatens to take action. Al Jazeera's Hoda Abdel-Hamid reports from the camp.