Welcome to the Gold Industry Group's December 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. Aboriginal Ranger program expandsNorthern Star Resources Limited expands its highly successful Aboriginal Ranger employment program to its Kalgoorlie operations engaging the Goldfields Land and Sea Council Rangers. Students uncover Perth's golden secretsGibbs Street Primary School and Swan Valley Anglican Community School students have been among the first to walk Perth's newest and first virtual gold trail on all expenses paid school excursions last month. Gender diversity debate challenges systemThe GIG's second Women in Gold Sundowner at The Perth Mint attracted a 300-strong crowd with the much-anticipated debate resulting in much discussion with #womeningold17 trending across Australia on Twitter. LIVIN youth film launches in GoldfieldsIn June 2017, we took the founders of mental health not-for-profit LIVIN to Kalgoorlie to share their story and send a message of strength to young people in the Goldfields. The golden quay to the cityWe painted the city gold to celebrate the official opening of the #heartofgold Discovery Trail in Elizabeth Quay! More than 1500 people turned out to experience Perth’s first virtual gold trail. Inside the Pinjarra Orogen: Q & A with SarahMeet Sarah Arnoldi, geologist and recipient of our WA School of Mines Alumni diversity scholarship, who is investigating one of the oldest and unknown orogens on mainland Australia. A day in LeinsterLocal miners Ramelius Resources and Saracen Mineral Holdings were sponsors of the annual Leinster race day, bringing locals and race goers from Perth together for a fun day out. Driving culture in steel heelsGIG Director and corporate leader Sharon Warburton delivered a powerful speech to a full house at the WA Mining Club last month, on the importance of supporting a culture of empowerment and mental health in the workplace. Northern Star Jundee team wins mines rescue competitionNorthern Star was the overall winner at the Mining Emergency Response Competition (MERC) recently, with their Jundee Team the stand out against 15 teams over two days in seven events. Young Gold Fields leader joins diversity debateCassie O’Connell, works as Senior Human Resources Advisor at Gold Fields’ Agnew gold mine in Western Australia and is championing the case for a ’transformed system‘ to eliminate gender inequality in mining. Inside G4Si: Behind the scenes with NathanWe discovered what happens behind the scenes in one of the world's largest precious metals logistics companies after speaking with Nathan Eastwood, the General Manager for the South Asia Pacific region at G4S International. Discovering Perth's heart of goldWith Perth's first boom driven by a gold rush, the #heartofgold Discovery Trail is taking visitors on a journey through the city of Perth, educating locals and tourists on the role gold has played in the development of the city of Perth. Bitcoin: Digital or Fools Gold?What is the future of money? ABC Bullion Chief Economist and GIG Subcommittee member Jordan Eliseo talks gold, bitcoin and dollars. Champion Australia's gold industryWe're sharing Australia's gold story. Join us in promoting the importance of Australia's gold sector through long-term engagement initiatives that connect our industry and our communities. 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, Saracen Mineral Holdings, Westgold Resources, Impact Minerals, 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, Jaggards, 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.
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