TÜV SÜD pulls out of dam safety checks after Brazil disaster
TÜV SÜD has estimated a hit of around 75 million euros in legal and other costs related to the disaster.
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Philippine anti-mining advocate Gina Lopez dies after battle with cancer
The former environment minister rose to international prominence in 2016 by launching a crackdown on the country’s mining industry and closing down several operations on environmental grounds.
Benchmark to acquire Lawyers gold-silver project
The deal is pursuant to a share exchange agreement that contemplates a proposed business combination with PPM Phoenix Precious Metals Corp.
Braveheart allowed to drill at Bull River property in British Columbia
The company received an amendment to its Mines Act Permit M-33 from British Columbia Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources.
Lydian scores small victory in Armenia as criminal probe into blockades launched
Court of appeal ruled that police must prosecute a group of protesters who have been illegally blocking access to the company’s Amulsar gold project.
PNG puts Barrick, Zijin on notice over Porgera gold mine negotiations
Government plans to take a larger share of the Porgera gold mine as part of lease-renewal talks.
Turquoise Hill bears the brunt of further delays, added costs for Oyu Tolgoi mine
The Canadian miner's shares have sunk to historic lows in August on news that production from the vast Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold-silver mine in Mongolia could be delayed 16 to 30 months from the original estimate, while the capital cost of the underground expansion could cost another $1.9 billion.
Nornickel said to invite bank pitches for copper mine IPO
The company continues to plan an IPO of the Bystrinsky mine in 2020.
Newcrest ready to divest interest from Indonesian asset
The move comes after the Joko Widodo government mandated that major mines have to be at least 51% owned by Indonesian companies.
