Canadian business owners stay rosy
Despite global economic uncertainty, senior managers remain positive and expect sales growth to increase over the next 12 months.
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Augustine Ventures identifies additional gold resource potential at the Wawa Gold project
A previous report inferred the mineral resource estimate of the Ontario-based project to be 32,169,000 tonnes at a grade of 1.14 g Au/t, and 1.18 million ounces of contained gold.
Miners’ number one risk: governments taking over mines
While miners still struggle to find staff and gain access to infrastructure, the number one worry keeping up miners is seeing their project or mine nationalized, according to an Ernst & Young study.
CSMI: Short Courses in Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Management
The Centre of Sustainability in Mining and Industry (CSMI) will offer four short courses in the field of safety, health, environment and […]
Howe Street’s irrepressible Callaghan may have the last laugh
If a recent 43-101 report proves accurate, the next round of drinks may be on controversial Vancouver gold mining promoter Frank Callaghan.
China still growing says Alcoa
Despite concerns that China may be slowing—or worse—aluminum giant Alcoa still sees robust demand in China for its products and pegs growth at 11% this year.
Learning from LI(E)BOR
The LIBOR scandal rolls on in the UK, eagerly observed by the rest of the world.
Xstrata looks to expand its Black Star mine
In a move to produce an extra 4.6 million tonnes per year, Xstrata Zinc announced plans to extend the life of its zinc mine another 100 meters below surface level.
Cooling equipment to help companies be more profitable and environmentally friendly
Ontario-based MFS Systems (2007) Inc. said its cooling equipment could help large companies such as Chile’s copper producer Codelco and molybdenum processor Molymet increase their profits while maintaining high environmental standards.
