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Australia Pacific Coal Wins Dartbrook Thermal Coal Mine Appeal
November 3, 2020
The NSW Independent Planning Commission has agreed in the Land and Environment Court to allow APC to continue mining until December 2027 rather than December 2022, subject to conditions relating to site rehabilitation and noise. The five-year extension could allow
Sandfire Resources to Acquire 85% Stake in Red Bore Copper Project, Australia
November 3, 2020
Australian mining company Sandfire Resources has reached agreement to acquire about 85 percent joint venture stake in the Red Bore copper project in Western Australia. The project is located in the Doolgunna Region of the Murchison mineral field approximately 900km
BHP Commits to Copper Mark Responsible Production Framework
November 3, 2020
BHP has submitted its Letter of Commitment to the Copper Mark Responsible Production Framework. The Copper Mark is a credible assurance framework to demonstrate the copper industry’s responsible production practices and contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The
Gratomic One Step Closer to Completion of Aukam Processing Plant, Namibia
October 30, 2020
Gratomic has received its custom drying and dewatering equipment to its Aukam mine site, allowing the company to complete construction of its on-site graphite processing plant. The equipment was shipped from China and was recently received at Walvis Bay Port
Barrick Gold Unveils Expansion Plans in Tanzania
October 29, 2020
Barrick Gold has secured 10 new exploration licenses in Tanzania with plans to spend $8 million on exploration this year. The Canadian mining company oversees the management of its assets in the African country through a joint venture called Twiga
Ncondezi Energy Submits Historical Cost Audit for Mozambique Power Project and Mine
October 29, 2020
Ncondezi Energy Limited said it has submitted a historical cost audit report to China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) for its Ncondezi integrated 300 megawatt (MW) power project in Tete, Mozambique. The AIM-listed firm said the report covers Ncondezi development expenditure
Newcrest Combats Mental Health with Thinking Well Program During COVID Crisis
October 27, 2020
Newcrest Mining has introduced a program called Thinking Well to address mental health and the challenges COVID-19’s had on its employees. This follows company health and hygiene reviews that were aimed to identify risks to people, including mental health illness,
Support from Barrick and Financial Sector in the Dominican Will Exceed $25 Billion in 2021
October 27, 2020
Barrick Gold’s support for the government to ensure that there are no new taxes will be an advance of some US$47 million in royalties by 2020, independent of the payment of its regular taxes. But the biggest support will come
Mawson Gold Becomes Founding Member of European Raw Materials Alliance
October 27, 2020
Mawson Gold Ltd said it had become a founding member of the newly established European Raw Material Alliance (ERMA), which aims to bolster the bloc’s economy, supply chains and investment into the raw materials sector. “The EU has identified raw
BHP Scraps $2.1 Billion Olympic Dam Mine Expansion Plan, South Australia
October 22, 2020
Anglo-Australian mining company BHP has dropped its plans for a A$3 billion ($2.1 billion) expansion of its Olympic Dam mine in South Australia, following the studies of the ore body revealed weaker than expected results. Located in the Stuart shelf
