by Gordon Barratt | Mar 12, 2020 | News
Image: Barrick Gold Barrick Gold plans to extend the life of the Pueblo Viejo gold mine in the Dominican Republic beyond 2040. The expansion will enable Barrick to exploit the lower grades in the orebody and is not intended to process ore from outside the current...
by Gordon Barratt | Mar 12, 2020 | News
Iamgold has indicated that it will shortly start a third year of exploration at the Senala project, in Senegal, which it has been jointly exploring with Aim-listed Oriole Resources. Iamgold has the option to spend up to $8-million to earn a 70% interest in...
by Gordon Barratt | Mar 12, 2020 | News
Global mining group BHP has retained the title of the world’s most valuable mining, iron and steel brand, despite recording a 3% drop in brand value to $5.8-billion. This is according to the latest report by brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance, which highlights...
by Gordon Barratt | Mar 12, 2020 | News
Indiana on Tuesday passed House Bill 1414, which will make it harder for utilities in the state to retire their coal generation. The House version of the bill was significantly altered in the Senate, drawing greater support from critical groups including the Indiana...
by Gordon Barratt | Mar 11, 2020 | News
Epiroc’s DM30 II SP blasthole drill, image courtesy of Epiroc Epiroc has unveiled its DM30 II SP blasthole drill, offering increased performance and efficiency. With a focus on small mining operations and quarrying, the rotary blasthole drill offers faster...
by Gordon Barratt | Mar 11, 2020 | News
American-listed Asanko Gold has announced that former Eldorado Gold CEO Paul Wright will become chairperson of the board of directors on April 1, succeeding Colin Steyn who has indicated that he will not seek re-election at the April 30 annual general meeting (AGM)....
