TOP 10 OF 2015’S TOP 10S
08.) Top 10 Mining Trends of 2015 From rising operational costs and declining ore grades to a general lack of financing, 2015 has been a challenge for mining companies to say the least. According to the annual “tracking the trends” report by Deloitte, the struggle is expected to continue. In this list, we examine the top 10 trends for 2015 as identified by the consultancy firm, and reveal possible long-term solutions.
07.) Top 10 Rarest Gems Found on Earth For one reason or another, whether it’s jewelry, cars, art or sports memorabilia, people are attracted to the finer things in life. The rarer an item is, the more exclusivity it holds. Gems for example, take millions of years to form in nature and only a fraction of them will ever be found, mined, cut and sold as gemstones. 25