Mark Bristow met Papua New Guinea landowners on Thursday to discuss royalty arrangements, as the miner seeks to negotiate a reopening of the Porgera gold mine.
The world’s most influential gold market authority is threatening to stop bullion from countries including the United Arab Emirates entering the mainstream market if they fail to meet regulatory standards.
The move is key to Guinea’s economy and Simandou's development, which has been complicated by its location far from the coast and the cost of infrastructure.