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Steve Jobs, Apple Co-Founder, dies at 56

Hyperbole does not recognize Steve Jobs. A titan, a phoneme and a visionary, he revolutionized the way we communicate. A personal testament to this is the fact that, as did millions of others, I heard ...
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Introducing Women in Mining (WIM UK)

Founded in 2006 and now over 600  members strong, WIM UK’s objective is to promote and progress women’s professional development in the mining and minerals sector. This is achieved in a number of ways including: ...
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Partnerships in the resource sector with WIM UK

For any partnership to flourish, it all boils down to mutual interests, goals and a cause that warrants putting in as much time and effort as one can muster. At times it isn’t easy—sometimes it ...
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A word from Amanda van Dyke, chair for the communications and events committee at WIM UK

Originally a professional gemmologist in Toronto, Amanda van Dyke’s interest in business eventually propelled her on to an MBA in Europe. “I did like rocks,” she says of her formative work geared predominantly towards the ...
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A word from Cynthia Carroll, and Mervyn Walker, group director of human resources and communications

One of the largest mining houses, London-headquartered Anglo American (LSE: AAL, JSE: ANGLO) is a force to be reckoned with all over the world with a diverse and unrivalled portfolio across the resources sector spectrum ...
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A word from Carmel Daniele, founder & managing partner of CD Capital

Carmel Daniele, founder and managing partner at CD Capital, started private equity natural resources fund CD Capital, says that she likes, “building things from scratch.” From her work at the fund—which has been investing in ...
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A word from Gemma O’Loghlen, senior project manager and mining sector lead for the EMEA at Control Risks

Since 2006, Gemma O’Loghlen has worked for Control Risks; the international independent specialist risk consultancy. As senior project manager and mining sector lead for the EMEA, she works alongside mining companies operating with personnel and ...
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A word from Michelle Gahagan, managing director of Intrepid Financial

Michelle Gahagan is managing director of resource exploration project investment specialist Intrepid Financial. A firm fixture gracing the boards of numerous resource houses, she has been a driving force behind a host of companies including ...
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A word from Valerie Batterham, resource geologist at Golder Associates (U.K.) Limited

Now a Resource Geologist at Golder Associates (U.K.) Ltd (Golder), Valerie Batterham has worked in various locations throughout the globe including Canada and Scandinavia. Her career history spans numerous projects, including nickel sulphide logging, mapping ...
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Tea Party Patriots: The Ron Paul Revolution

“Deficit financing, big government, more taxes, more bureaucracy, more regulations, more policing the world…what are you guys talking about?” questioned Ron Paul, Republican Congressman of the U.S. House of Representatives.Paul is one of nine front ...
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