September 13, 2019

PNG demands 40% of output from Newcrest-Harmony’s Wafi-Golpu project

At peak production, the mine is forecast to churn out 320,000 ounces of gold and 150,000 tonnes of copper a year.

September 12, 2019

Top 10 countries with the largest gold reserves

The list of 10 countries that hold the most gold in their reserves has remained mostly unchanged over the last few years.

September 12, 2019

Indonesia hikes Freeport’s copper concentrate export recommendation to 700,000 tonnes

The new recommendation is much higher than the initial approval for shipments of 198,282 tonnes.

September 12, 2019

Canadian economy won’t feel impact of battery metal mining

A new study says global battery metals consumption will rise six-fold by the mid 2020s but impact in Canada will be minimal.

September 12, 2019

Orion trims stake in Armenia-focused gold miner Lydian

The company is said to be a victim of rivals bribing the government and locals to stop the Amulsar project.

September 11, 2019

Global gold sector unveils responsible mining principles

The framework sets out clear expectations for investors and downstream users as to what constitutes responsible gold mining.

September 11, 2019

Miners welcome Indonesian export ore ban, plan smelting expansion

Major industry players gathering at the Asian Nickel conference on Wednesday said the ban would further support the development of the nickel processing industry in the country.

September 11, 2019

Mitsui to expand LNG, iron ore assets despite signs of slowing economies

Last year, Mitsui announced investments in two iron ore projects in Australia.

September 11, 2019

Southern Gold, Bluebird granted permit for first major new mine in South Korea in over 15 years

Joint venture partners are the first foreign companies granted a development permit since the late 1990s.

September 11, 2019

Indonesia’s Antam to request extension of nickel ore export permit

Antam may also propose a 10-year extension for its mining permit in the Pongkor gold mine.