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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.

The Lead South Australia | June 22, 2016 | 10:57 am

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.

World Gold Council | June 22, 2016 | 10:14 am

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.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 22, 2016 | 7:59 am

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."

Michael Allan McCrae | June 22, 2016 | 6:47 am

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.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 22, 2016 | 3:57 am