AngloGold a step closer to selling loss-making Kopanang mine in S. Africa
The decision to offload the asset is part of a restructuring process that includes laying off about 8,500 workers, roughly 30% of the company’s workforce.
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S.African miner Lonmin says licence not at risk after ministry warning
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Canada does not need more oil sands pipelines, report claims
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Pure Gold inches closer to production at Madsen mine
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Greece kicks off arbitration process over Eldorado Gold’s projects
Greek government alleges a technical study for the company’s Madem Lakkos metallurgical plant is deficient and thereby violates environmental terms.
