Two violent massacres just this month demonstrate the growing risks of illegal mining in Latin America. The region’s criminal groups have increasingly turned to illicit gold as a source of revenue ...

It’s a toxic combination that is enriching criminal gangs and corrupt officials across the region, as the price of gold touches new highs on world markets.

Striking gold may seem like something only heard of in history books now, but there still are numerous places in the United States where you can hit a literal jackpot and take some gold flakes or even ...