ICMM steps up the game for miners with membership requirements update

ICMM steps up game for miners with membership requirements update

Last updated in 2003, the fresh set of principles respond to increased pressure for miners to carry out socially-responsible investments and operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 14, 2020 | 5:32 am

Sirius shareholder Odey comes down on Anglo’s “mockery” bid

Sirius Minerals’ last-minute attempt to avoid Anglo takeover fails

The fertilizer company evaluated over the past week a plan to raise $680 million put forward by a consortium of financial investors, but talks didn’t go anywhere.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 14, 2020 | 3:58 am

Company said licence underscored the country’s new commitment to developing its exploration and mining sector.

Egypt greenlights new gold mine, first in over a decade

The company said the licence underscored the country’s new commitment to developing its exploration and mining sector.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2020 | 9:55 am

Northern Dynasty’s Pebble mine scores win as EPA steps back

Prospects brighten for Northern Dynasty Pebble mine on leaked draft study

If permitted, the $100 billion copper-gold Alaska project would be North America’s largest mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2020 | 4:08 am

AngloGold Ashanti quarterly earnings jump as bullion prices climb

Harmony takes South Africa’s top gold miner crown from AngloGold

The company is buying AngloGold's Mponeng mine and surface assets in a $300 million deal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2020 | 9:03 am

Barrick Gold announces $1bn buyback as quarterly earnings jump

Barrick beats forecasts, hikes dividend by 40% as gold prices soar

The miner will pay a dividend of 7 cents a share, up from 5 cents in the previous quarter.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2020 | 3:49 am

Rupert’s stock jumps 25% on drill results in Finland

Agnico Eagle takes stake in Finnish explorer to access key asset

Rupert Resources is developing the Pahtavaara gold project, located 50 km from the Canadian company’s Kittila mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 11, 2020 | 7:59 am

Newcrest, Harmony Gold to resume permitting talks for PNG gold project

Newcrest, Harmony to resume permitting talks for PNG project

The partners had been hoping to secure a mining lease for the $5.4bn Wafi-Golpu deposit early last year, but new administration brought delays in the permitting process.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 11, 2020 | 3:55 am