The flight to safety saw gold hit a record of $4,378 per ounce, although it ran into some profit-taking and was last flat.
The rush for gold continues as economic uncertainty deepens and anxious investors seek a "safe haven" for their money.
The price of gold has continued to reach new heights, surging past $4,000 US per ounce this month for the first time ever.
Gold smashed through the $4,000 per troy ounce barrier on Wednesday, October 8, after months of a dizzying rally.
When Ghanaian President John Mahama returned to power in January, he made fighting galamsey a signature policy. He banned ...