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Rob McLeod: Climate change leading to major new mineral discoveries

I guess you could say it is not necessarily a good thing for the planet, but one of the few I guess industries or individuals that do benefit from a warming earth are us, exploration geologists.

Palisade Radio | July 6, 2015 | 8:52 am

South Africa’s main union rejects gold firms wage offer

Companies are keen to avoid a repeat of last year’s five-month platinum strike, but their ability to raise salaries is limited.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2015 | 8:45 am

Investment to plummet 21% in B.C.’s mining, oil sectors in 2015: StatsCan

Investment in equipment, machinery and construction for B.C.’s mining, quarrying, and oil and gas sectors is expected to drop dramatically in 2015.

Business in Vancouver | July 6, 2015 | 8:07 am

New mining code in Burkina Faso should not affect current operations — Iamgold

The code, which is yet to be formalized into law, respects clauses in existing deals, said the miner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2015 | 7:00 am

INFOGRAPHIC: Bitcoin is finally becoming an ‘everyday use’ currency

Over the last few years, Bitcoin has gained a reputation as an investment commodity. It has been toted as a method to preserve wealth and to hedge against currency devaluation as bitcoins cannot be “printed”.

Visual Capitalist | July 6, 2015 | 6:12 am

How Canada’s emissions cuts could spur Keystone XL pipeline approval

Ottawa hopes new emissions rules will get the long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline one step closer to US State Department approval.

Oilprice.com | July 6, 2015 | 6:00 am

Mongolia to sell stake in its giant Tavan Tolgoi coal mine

The move is part of a plan to sell the government's holdings in 10 state-owned companies over this year and next to boost foreign investment and revive growth.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2015 | 5:30 am