61 h. ago GB’s track gold rush continues as Archibald and Leech win Madison world title

Anna Morris also beat teammate Josie Knight to the individual pursuit world title on day four in Santiago, Chile

Politics

3 d. ago Secret mining studies and private deals: is a new gold rush quietly starting in El Salvador?

As the country’s metal mining ban is lifted, rural communities fear a return of the contamination, violence and water shortages that cost so many lives and livelihoods in the pastSet off the main road through San Isidro, El Salvador, an old gate sits locked by a chain. Across its rusted metal wire mesh are emblazoned the words: “Private property, entry forbidden.” A bus stop outside is covered with faded black and yellow posters. Though peeling with age, their message can still be read: “No to mining – yes to life.”This is the site of what was once the El Dorado gold mining project. After the suspension of operations in 2009 amid community backlash, OceanaGold formally closed the project in 2017 following El Salvador’s historic prohibition of metal mining. Continue reading...

Economics

5 d. ago Aerospace groups link up to create European rival to Musk’s SpaceX

Deal between Airbus, Leonardo and Thales is expected to create company with annual revenue of £5.6bnAirbus, Leonardo and Thales have struck a deal to combine their space businesses to create a single European technology company that could rival Elon Musk’s SpaceX.The deal is expected to create a company with annual revenue of about €6.5bn (£5.6bn). The French aerospace company Airbus will own 35% of the new business, with Leonardo and Thales each owning stakes of 32.5%. Continue reading...

Technology

5 d. ago Aerospace firms link up to create European rival to Musk’s SpaceX

Tie-up between Airbus, Leonardo and Thales will bring together some of continent’s leading manufacturersAirbus, Leonardo and Thales have struck a deal to combine their space businesses to create a single European technology company that could rival Elon Musk’s SpaceX.The deal is expected to create a company with annual revenue of about €6.5bn (£5.6bn). The French aerospace company Airbus will own 35% of the new business, with Leonardo and Thales each owning stakes of 32.5%. Continue reading...

Technology

8 d. ago Millions exploited by ‘menopause gold rush’ amid lack of reliable information, say UK experts

Women’s health academics at UCL call for national education programme to combat misinformation and unregulated adviceMillions of women are being exploited by a “menopause gold rush” as companies, celebrities and influencers take advantage of a “dearth” of reliable information on the issue, experts have said.Healthcare companies and content creators saw menopause as a “lucrative market” and were trying to profit from gaps in public knowledge, women’s health academics at UCL said. Continue reading...

Science

8 d. ago Women exploited by 'menopause gold rush' as lack of official guidance lets firms cash

This 'dearth' of information on symptoms and treatments is being filled by private companies who see menopausal women as a 'lucrative market', experts say.

Politics

8 d. ago Millions exploited by ‘menopause gold rush’ amid lack of reliable information, say experts

Women’s health academics at UCL call for education programme to combat misinformation and unregulated adviceMillions of women are being exploited by a “menopause gold rush” as companies, celebrities and influencers take advantage of a “dearth” of reliable information on the issue, experts have said.Healthcare companies and content creators saw menopause as a “lucrative market” and were trying to profit from gaps in public knowledge, women’s health academics at UCL said. Continue reading...

Science

8 d. ago Women are being exploited by menopause ‘gold rush’ – experts

Academics have said there is a need for a national education programme for women.

Politics

9 d. ago Experiential entertainment is having a gold rush but commercial success is far from certain

Experiential entertainment is having a gold rush but commercial success is far from certain  The Guardian

Politics

1 week ago Gold prices topped $4,300 this week. What's driving the surge?

As economic uncertainty deepens, the rush for gold continues — with prices for the precious metal topping $4,300 for the first time this week

Economics

2 w. ago Soaring gold prices spark amateur treasure hunting craze. Here's how you can cash in too

The price of gold has hit an all-time high and public interest in finding the precious metal is spiking. But how exactly does one get their hands on this hidden treasure?

Economics

3 w. ago Gold rush in space as rivals battle to mine Moon minerals worth £15m per kilo

Companies are queuing up to harvest helium-3, which can be found in moondust and is valuable as a tool used to cool down computer chips

Economics