Welcome to the Gold Industry Group's June edition of Gold News Gold News is a community newsletter delivering the latest news from the Gold Industry Group (GIG) and its members, as well as gold investor insights, upcoming events, industry news and community initiatives. We are pleased to welcome new members: PCF Capital Group; Mining Education Australia; Two Feet & a Heartbeat; and Forum Advocating Cultural & Eco-Tourism as they join us in connecting our industry and supporting our communities. Deloitte study reveals significance of Australia's gold industryThrough the generation of wealth and creation of jobs, it is estimated that gold mining will contribute more than $13.4 billion to the economy this financial year. LIVIN workshops educate on mental healthLast week the GIG held workshops in Perth and the Goldfields with new community partner LIVIN, to demystify the stigma attached to mental illness and give people the basic tools to seek help and help others. Ramelius supports disadvantaged youth through race dayThe 2017 Ramelius Resources Passages Race Day raised more than $87 000 for Passages Resource Centres, which help young people to get off the streets and adopt safer, healthier lifestyles. Applications open for WA Mining Club scholarshipsThe WA Mining Club are offering seven $10,000 scholarships to WA university students studying a degree in a mining discipline. Applications close 30 June 2017. Premier unveils Perth Mint's rare $1.8M coin trilogyThe Premier of Western Australia, the Honourable Mark McGowan MLA, recently unveiled a $1.8 million one-of-a-kind coin collection crafted by The Perth Mint. A night with mining leaders from around the worldWe recently hosted an event with Deloitte to welcome their senior mining leaders from around the globe, from 12 cities in eight countries, to Perth as part of their global mining summit. Market Update: Gold and BitcoinGiven the incredible rally in the price of Bitcoin (BTC), and other crypto-currencies this year, precious metal investors are asking whether or not BTC is basically a digital version of gold and silver or not. GIFSA's Saturday Morning Club visits Janet Ivy Gold MineChildren from the Goldfields Individual and Family Support Association's (GIFSA) Saturday Morning Club had the opportunity to visit Norton Gold Fields' Janet Ivy Gold Mine recently. Precious Metals Investment SymposiumThe GIG are an industry partner of the 8th annual Precious Metals Investment Symposium to be held in Melbourne on 9-10 November. The event will bring together all aspects of the precious metals investment industry. Champion Australia's gold industryRepresenting a united voice for Australia’s gold industry, we promote the importance of the gold sector, including raising awareness of the metal’s past and present contribution through community initiatives. The Gold Industry Group (GIG) is a member-based, not-for-profit association dedicated to championing Australia's gold industry. Thanks to our members: The Perth Mint, Gold Fields Australia, Doray Minerals, Norton Gold Fields, Ramelius Resources, Gold Road Resources, Northern Star Resources, Impact Minerals, 2 Resources, Capricorn Metals, Kalgoorlie-Boulder Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Ausdrill, ABC Refinery, Macmahon Holdings, Brinks Australia, G4S International Logistics, SMS Innovative Mining Solutions, IFAP, Bulk Bullion, Cannings Purple, WA Mining Club, Symposium, Bulk Bullion, Australian Gold Reagents, RECEO, BGC Contracting, Deloitte Access Economics, IRP Resources, City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Mining News, Mine Tech Australia, WA Rockdrill Club, WA School of Mines Alumni, Heritage Perth, PCF Capital Group, Mining Education Australia, Two Feet & a Heartbeat, and Forum Advocating Cultural & Eco-Tourism. |