According to our annual evaluation of risks and opportunities in the global mining and metals sector, disruption is rapidly redefining the mining and metals sector’s understanding of where the largest obstacles – and avenues to development – may lie. Climate change and rising stakeholder expectations are becoming more powerful forces of change. Nonetheless, we see…
Not many of us realize the role that gold plays in so many aspects of our society. Some are not even aware that they are using gold in one way or another. It’s not just the jewelry that many of us wear. Our electronic devices use gold, and so does most medical equipment. In this…
Many have seen Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush. Although it was fiction, it reflected how gold altered the life of the miners. Some changes were instantaneous, while others can be felt until now. We have become more aware of climate change than our ancestors. This realization may have been brought about by the fact that…
The entire amount of gold ever extracted is estimated to be 152,000 metric tons, enough to load 60 truck trailers. In comparison, 907 million metric tons of iron are produced worldwide. This is 6,000 times the entire amount of gold created throughout history. All of the gold that has ever been purified could fit into…
While the mining industry has been pivotal in providing the world with the raw materials it needs, it has also been one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. While ESG (Environmental And Social Governance) policies have been in place, there were no rules out there that say exactly how the ESG policies were…
Canada is the 9th largest gold reserve in the world and the 5th largest producer of gold globally. This is one of the primary reasons why the country is a powerhouse in the global gold mining industry. The Canadian gold mining industry has a rich history and has made substantial contributions to the growth of…
Mining investments can be profitable and beneficial across communities of the rich and the poor. However, not many people know about this information surrounding gold and gold mining. Thus, we are here to redefine gold’s ESG credentials as a quality and long-term asset. Read on to learn more. The Establishment Higher Standards Large-scale mining firms…
The Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factor has become an influential issue in the finance market, which has intensely promoted the principle of sustainable development. Environmental issues have become serious business topics of late and are getting mainstream attention as they affect share price performance. After all, several market participants have also been very proactive…
Mining is a large industry in Canada, which includes hundreds of thousands of people. The industry produces many minerals, including 60 worth $41 billion in 2016. It brings in benefits to the nation, including exploration in the north and urban transactions across the country. If you want more information on this topic, read on. This…
Mining is the process of extracting materials from the earth. These materials that are mined include coal, gold, and iron ore. Now, iron ore is the material from which the metal iron is produced. Whatever form they may be, these minerals and rocks have become encased in various myths and misconceptions for decades. Some of…
