Marc will be responsible for leading the growth and performance of SGS’ Minerals Services business in the United States. He will manage an experienced team of professionals offering industry-leading geochemistry, exploration, metallurgy, engineering, coal, fertilizer and trade services to the US minerals sector.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

The miner's shares were up close to 6% in both Canada and the US stock exchanges.

The World Trade Organization has not confirmed the news yet.