Australia’s Newcrest to recommence mining at flagship Cadia mine
Mining operations will restart at Cadia East, in accordance with predefined test and response program, the company said in a statement.
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Platinum mines in the world’s top producer are shrinking
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Congo’s 2017 mining revenue up 36% while oil revenue doubles
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Lundin closes $400-million financing to complete Ecuador gold project
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Hecla Mining sues Montana after told to clean up before starting new projects
The state’s "bad actor" law has only been used once before, and Hecla’s president and chief executive officer, Phillips Baker is the first top executive at a large company to be scrutinized under it.
