Seeking to reopen PNG gold mine, Barrick CEO meets landowners
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.
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Petra Diamonds investigates human rights abuses in Tanzania
Company said it is investigating allegations that subsistence miners who trespassed on the firm’s Williamson mine were detained, beaten and shot.
US court dismisses lawsuit against Sibanye-Stillwater
Class action sought compensation for alleged false statements by the company and its CEO related to a series of mine deaths in 2018.
Polyus lifts Sukhoi Log investment forecast as Q3 profits jump
The company has raised its investment forecast to $3.3 billion for its Sukhoi Log gold deposit in Siberia.
Newmont targets net-zero emissions by 2050
Newmont said 88% of its energy used for mining and milling is generated from carbon-based fuels.
Glencore boss says pandemic could delay his departure
Ivan Glasenberg had said he would step down once a new management team is in place, expected to happen this year.
Guinea approves railroad and port plan for Simandou
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.
Rock-mining bacteria could support human presence in space
Experiments on the International Space Station show that bacteria could enhance the removal of rare earth elements from basalt in lunar and Martian landscapes.
Lithium Australia tests battery metals on wheat crops
Lithium Australia’s subsidiary, Envirostream Australia, received positive results from the first trial in Western Australia.