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Bauer delivers IE4 savings for hazardous chemical process

Improving the energy efficiency ratings of electric motors is a worldwide goal, but exemptions in the regulations mean that for applications in potentially explosive atmospheres there is no obligation to implement the latest technology.

Bauer Gear Motor GmbH | July 16, 2015 | 11:11 am

The world’s highest grade gold mines

Canadian mine takes top honours but Russia and USA dominate the rankings.

Vladimir Basov | July 16, 2015 | 10:11 am

Anglo American to write down up to $4bn on weak commodity prices

This would be second multi-billion dollar impairment charge Anglo takes this year on its coal and iron ore assets.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 16, 2015 | 8:40 am

Planetary Resources’ first spacecraft begins testing asteroid prospecting technology

The Arkyd 3 Reflight (A3R) will spent its three-month orbiting mission sending back data to a group of scientists based at the firm’s headquarters in Redmond, WA.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 16, 2015 | 7:25 am

INFOGRAPHIC: The returns of every asset class over the last decade

How do investments in bonds, equities, real estate, gold, and commodities compare over time?

Visual Capitalist | July 16, 2015 | 6:23 am

Graham Briggs to retire as the CEO of Harmony Gold

A geologist by training, the 62 year old executive has been with the company for 20 years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 16, 2015 | 6:04 am

Credit deflation and gold

Crucially, the assumption in capital markets that gold is no longer money but just an asset or commodity has all but destroyed our understanding of its monetary relationships.

GoldMoney | July 16, 2015 | 5:04 am

Zambia mining industry says new rules to scare investors, deter local processing

The Chamber of Mines wants the government to reconsider its decision to hike corporate income tax rate on mineral processing from 30% to 35%, which came in effect July 1.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 16, 2015 | 3:18 am