PNG demands 40% of output from Newcrest-Harmony’s Wafi-Golpu project
At peak production, the mine is forecast to churn out 320,000 ounces of gold and 150,000 tonnes of copper a year.
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Orion trims stake in Armenia-focused gold miner Lydian
The company is said to be a victim of rivals bribing the government and locals to stop the Amulsar project.
South Africa grants Botswana Diamonds ‘critical’ environmental authorization
The permission covers diamond-bearing gravels at the Marsfontein mine, which is next to the company's own Thorny River project.
Potash giant Nutrien to briefly shut down three mines, lay off hundreds
The world's top potash miner said production downtime at its Allan, Lanigan and Vanscoy mines will begin in November.
Global gold sector unveils responsible mining principles
The framework sets out clear expectations for investors and downstream users as to what constitutes responsible gold mining.
Southern Gold, Bluebird granted permit for first major new mine in South Korea in over 15 years
Joint venture partners are the first foreign companies granted a development permit since the late 1990s.
Tianqi puts world’s biggest lithium plant expansion on hold
Tianqi poured cold water on celebrations to mark the start of production from the first stage at its Kwinana plant in Western Australia.
Barrick sells stake in Royal Road Minerals for $3.3 million
Barrick had acquired over 22 million shares in the junior last year, as part of was part of a trend that dominated the mergers and acquisition scene.
Newcrest hails drilling results at Western Australia Havieron gold-copper project
The asset's mineralization has been extended by a further 100 metres to the north, with high grades of up to 7.9 grams per tonne.
Bad news for cobalt, nickel as EV sales forecasts cut — BMO
BMO believes global cobalt consumption for the EV sector will hit 86,000 tonnes in 2015, down from the 97,000 tonnes previously anticipated.
Lundin Mining to sell Eagle mine to Talon for $84M
Share-based deal gives Talon processing assets in the US and a new CEO, while Lundin sharpens its focus on larger copper operations.
