USGS releases first study to assess global earthquake risk to mineral supplies
Earthquakes have the potential to substantially affect mining operations, leading to supply chain disruptions that adversely affect the global economy.
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty was on hand in Winnipeg to watch the minting of Canada’s last penny.
Video of the event was uploaded by Winnipeg Free Press.
In the fall federal budget, Flaherty announced that the penny was going to be discontinued to save the government money.
@stevenchase noticed that the event was heavily guarded: