December 6, 2022 K92 extends PNG mine lease, greenlights ‘transformational’ expansions Since restarting the copper-gold mine in late 2016, the company has transformed Kainantu into a rapidly expanding producer.
December 5, 2022 Environmental and human rights assessment of Rio Tinto’s former Panguna copper mine begins The Panguna mine was operated by BCL, majority-owned by Rio Tinto, for 17 years from 1972 until 1989, when operations were suspended due to an uprising.
December 5, 2022 Papua New Guinea PM Marape presses mining, energy giants to advance projects PNG wants progress on undeveloped projects as it sees opportunities to boost resource sales to Asia.
November 30, 2022 Goro nickel mine faces increased regulation after tailings leak The mine was forced to reduce output due to a “limited release of salt-laden liquid” after heavy rains in August.
November 29, 2022 Fortescue keeps women on the top job with Fiona Hick’s appointment Hick replaces CEO Elizabeth Gaines, who stepped down in December 2021 and who will remain on Fortescue's board as a non-executive director.
November 25, 2022 Visualization: Lion One traces bonanza gold grades at Tuvatu depth The latest assay results reveal how the company traces bonanza-grade intercepts in a new feeder zone.
November 25, 2022 Rio Tinto-Turquoise Hill takeover vote set for December 9 Turquoise Hill's shareholders vote has been repeatedly delayed because of the opposition of key minority investors and regulators' scrutiny.
November 24, 2022 World’s biggest copper mine moves closer to strike More than 2,000 workers at Escondida mine in Chile ready to walk off the job on Nov. 28 and 30 if BHP does not meet their demands.
November 23, 2022 Glencore, Metals Acquisition amend CSA copper mine sale deal Glencore will still receive $1.1bn for the copper mine in Australia, but the companies have changed payment terms.
November 18, 2022 Eramet’s New Caledonia nickel business seeks help with new cash crunch SLN has for years tried to improve profitability which has been hit by social unrest and energy supply issues in the French Pacific territory.
Larvotto expands technical capabilities at Hillgrove antimony-gold project With ECORE, Larvotto can immediately scan drill core after drilling, providing multi-element and mineral maps and data. December 04, 2025 | 12:02 pm
