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Maptek I-Site 3D technology used to model Mount Panorama race circuit

The Maptek I-Site 8800 laser scanner was ideal for the survey. The system enabled precise reproduction of the characteristics of the famous motorsport circuit. Every corner, straight and elevation change has been mapped to sub-centimetre accuracy.

Maptek | October 30, 2013 | 7:36 pm

Gold price falls after Fed holds

Gold price losing sight of five-week highs after US Federal Reserve keeps stimulus program in tact.

Frik Els | October 30, 2013 | 6:25 pm

Here’s what Canadians think of the oil sands

Slim majority agrees that overall, the benefits of development of the oil sands in Canada outweigh the negatives.

Ana Komnenic | October 30, 2013 | 6:24 pm

Physicists reveal results of dark matter study from bottom of a gold mine

The scientists have been working at the one-of-a-kind laboratory located at the bottom of what was once North America's deepest gold mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2013 | 5:54 pm

INFOGRAPHIC: How gold protects investors’ purchasing power

Having as little as 10% of 'cash' savings in gold helps to reduce loss in purchasing power of US dollar holdings.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 30, 2013 | 5:30 pm

Gold price firms ahead of Fed despite stronger dollar

Gold price climbs back to five-week highs near $1,360 an ounce on Wednesday, ahead of a Fed decision on monetary policy and more evidence of a weak US economy.

Frik Els | October 30, 2013 | 4:37 pm