Jiangxi Copper chairman Long retires at 60
Long Ziping has stepped down at his legal retirement age and general manager Zheng Gaoqing will take over the top position in the integrated copper producer.
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Barrick CEO faces stark test in fight for PNG mine
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Rio board to debate CEO’s future as pressure mounts over blasts
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Queensland University of Technology now hosts automated mineralogy system
The university wants its new TESCAN TIMA automated mineralogy system to foster collaboration with industry and government bodies.
Resolute Mining scraps 2020 targets on Mali strike threat
Resolute said unionized workers at its Syama gold mine plan to go on a 10-day strike if demands are not met.
FenixOro Gold gets permit to drill at Abriaqui project
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Kirkland Lake reports strong intercepts from Detour Lake
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Moneta Porcupine PEA outlines 11-year mine life for South West
The study looks at a 1,750 t/d underground mine that would produce an average of 76,000 oz. gold per year over a mine life of 11 years at all-in sustaining costs of $747 per oz.
Petra Diamonds accused of human rights abuses in Tanzania
The company faces allegations of deaths and injuries resulting from the actions of security guards at its Williamson mine.