Canadian mining and oil companies set to expand staff numbers
A new survey by one of the world's leading recruitment firms reveals that nearly a half of companies in the Canadian resources sector plan to expand their staff numbers in 2013.
A new survey by one of the world's leading recruitment firms reveals that nearly a half of companies in the Canadian resources sector plan to expand their staff numbers in 2013.
Last week gold prices rallied strongly after GDP growth in the U.S. unexpectedly contracted in the final three months of 2012 and for the first time since the recession.
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The negative figures come comes after a 2011 profit of more than $1 billion, which highlights the grim financial situation Amplats currently faces.
Sirius Minerals has filed a petition to develop a vast potash mine in the U.K., posed to be one of the world’s largest deposits of the commodity.
Copper production, alone, is expected to be up by more than 10% in 2013, according to mineral commodity specialists at the US Geological Survey.
In a joint statement with the Department of Mineral Resources and unions, the miner has agreed to postpone any decision for 60 days.
The province plans to spend $7 million to increase jobs, competitiveness, reduce backlog and create a more efficient permit process.
Economist considers speculation in gold and silver junior miners and holding physical gold among the correct moves investors can make to protect themselves in a market headed for disaster.
The world’s top platinum company is reportedly engaged in negotiations with union leaders and the government and it is expected to release a formal announcement on whether talks had succeeded in saving jobs later today.