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Gabon mining sector project awarded to GAF

GAF AG, Germany and its partner Sofreco, France, are pleased to announce the awarding of the “Renforcement des Capacités de l’ Administration des Mines" contract and the initiation of activities in Gabon.

GAF AG | May 20, 2015 | 11:38 am

Columbus McKinnon Introduces New Yalelift 360 ATEX Hoist for Harsh Environments

Built for use in explosive atmospheres and features unique 360-degree rotating hand chain cover

Columbus McKinnon Corporation | May 20, 2015 | 10:50 am

One Canadian fund made a $700m bet on gold

Q1 filings show Toronto asset manager CI Investments poured $700 million into world's top gold-backed ETF while Credit Suisse upped its investment 4-fold.

Frik Els | May 20, 2015 | 10:43 am

PotashCorp invests in technology for Aboriginal education

More than 200 local Aboriginal students started the school week off with a special boost thanks to new educational technology donated by PotashCorp and One Laptop per Child (OLPC) Canada.

One Laptop per Child Canada - OLPC Canada | May 20, 2015 | 10:26 am

Pending Argentine poll has potential to reverse economy and attract global mining investment

As Argentina heads into its turbulent President election in October, a senior economic forecaster visiting Australia says the poll will fuel renewed interest in that country’s mining sector – but also raise the spectre of its uncertain post poll financial framework.

Field Public Relations | May 20, 2015 | 8:59 am