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Scientists turn to gold to help advance nanoparticle research

Phys.org says French researchers used gold nanoparticles to study acoustic vibrations and associated energy dissipation. The research could have application in the next-generation of […]

Michael Allan McCrae | April 23, 2012 | 12:20 am

Wildrose’s pedal to the metal strategy for the oil and gas sector

The favourite in Monday's Alberta election, Danielle Smith and her Wildrose party, plans to push the province's oil and gas advantage if elected.

Michael Allan McCrae | April 22, 2012 | 10:46 pm

Cutting a 149-km rail track through bogs and permafrost to ship iron ore

NunatsiqOnline profiles the engineering hurdle Baffinland Iron Ore Mines Corp. will face as it attempts to get iron ore from its inland Mary River iron ore site to ports on the coast.

Michael Allan McCrae | April 22, 2012 | 5:07 pm

Five billion dollar loss expected at BHP Billiton after shale gas misplays

Sunday Times (paywall) reports that collapsing natural gas prices will probably cost mining giant BHP Billiton upwards of $5 billion in writedowns.

Michael Allan McCrae | April 22, 2012 | 4:14 pm

Wesizwe Platinum’s new mine smell

The construction of Wesizwe's Bakubung mine is in sharp contrast to the the general gloominess that currently envelops South Africa's platinum sector

Mineweb | April 22, 2012 | 8:30 am

As investors lose faith in dollar gold will win out

Gold is currently treading water but Jeff Nichols believes that the chances of a breakout to the upside are significantly greater than the probability of a breakdown with the gold bull having five to ten years of life ahead,

Mineweb | April 22, 2012 | 8:22 am

Policy maker behind Indonesia’s 25-percent mining tax dies while mountain climbing

The key policy maker behind a drive to impose a 25% tax on Indonesia's mining exports passed away unexpectedly on Saturday.

Michael Allan McCrae | April 21, 2012 | 8:01 pm

Creepy vintage ad: ‘I hope the lead I’m mining will be used in your paint’

Social news site Reddit ran a vintage mining ad showing a happy miner extolling the virtues of lead.

Michael Allan McCrae | April 21, 2012 | 6:57 pm

Poll shows support for mining in space

While we may receive confirmation on Tuesday that James Cameron and some Google executives are going to start mining in space, CBC asked its readers if it's even a good idea and found strong support.

Michael Allan McCrae | April 21, 2012 | 6:22 pm

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