BC’s mine minister won’t run for re-election
Leaving at the "top of my game."
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Nichols: Bremain pullback in gold price a bargain opportunity
Polls showing a continuation of the status quo in Britain prompted a sell-off in gold this week, but the global economic backdrop remains good for gold.
INFOGRAPHIC: The evolution of battery technology
Battery technology already makes electric cars possible, as well as helping us to store emergency power, fly satellites, and use portable electronic devices.
Increase In U.S. rig count will not cap oil prices
The Catch 22 is if oil prices rise high enough to put drilling and service back to work then it won’t last long.
Molten salt technology to reduce mining industry costs
The University of South Australia has formed a collaborative research funding partnership with Centrex Metals Limited in a bid to use the cutting-edge technology to significantly reduce energy and water usage, and therefore the cost of mineral processing using molten salts.
Sibanye, OceanaGold join the World Gold Council
Sibanye is the largest individual producer of gold in South Africa and one of the 10 largest globally. OceanaGold is a rapidly growing multinational gold producer with assets located in the Philippines, New Zealand and the United States.
UK Royal Mint sales up more than a third ahead of Brexit vote
Elevated demand has translated into a 150% increase in revenue for Britain's official producer of gold and silver coins and bars.
Waking up groggy truck drivers from 17,000 KM away
"The shift schedules are demanding. The work is repetitive. There are issues trying to keep people engaged in the work that they are doing."
South African gold miners to appeal ruling in silicosis case
If the class action goes ahead, it will affect almost every gold mine in South Africa, including their parent companies, covering their conduct over the last 50 years.
