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KCGM — from unloved asset to Northern Star’s crown jewel

A former non-core asset of majors Barrick and Newmont, KCGM, also known as the Super Pit, is set to become Australia’s largest gold operation under the ownership of Northern Star Resources.

Kristie Batten | August 25, 2024 | 8:22 am

Patriot Battery targets 400,000 t/y at Quebec lithium project

Patriot plans to make a final investment decision by 2027,…

Staff Writer | August 22, 2024 | 5:30 am

JV video: Dundee’s Clevr tech avoids cyanide in gold processing alternative

The new technologies come as the mining industry faces increasing…

Northern Miner Staff | August 21, 2024 | 10:46 am

Video: ‘Grade smearing’ the top industry disclosure flaw, Brent Cook says

Retail investors can struggle to make sense of drill results,…

Northern Miner Staff | August 14, 2024 | 1:05 pm

Video: World Gold Council sees market uncertainty raising metal’s price

WGC senior market strategist sees several trigger points that could…

Northern Miner Staff | August 9, 2024 | 2:10 pm

More than 670 feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide, UN agency says

The landslide hit a section of highway near the Porgera gold mine, operated by Barrick Gold.

Reuters | May 26, 2024 | 10:53 am

Rio Tinto faces lawsuit over Panguna copper mine in Bougainville

Villagers are seeking compensation for loss and damage that could reach billions of dollars.

Bloomberg News | May 23, 2024 | 8:31 am

BHP, Kingsrose to jointly explore Norway and Finland

Kingsrose has numerous early-stage nickel-copper exploration targets and has secured exploration licences across the two Nordic nations.

Staff Writer | May 22, 2024 | 5:46 am

Macron calls state of emergency over protests in New Caledonia

The measure was taken after pro-independence protests left at least three dead and disrupted nickel production.

Bloomberg News | May 15, 2024 | 1:53 pm

Lucapa to sell majority stake in Lesotho diamond mine

The diamond miner is also discussing options for the 30% in the Mothae mine held by the government of Lesotho.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2024 | 3:20 am

Gold Road seeks stake in Greenstone Gold Mines

The Australian gold miner confirmed it is in talks to acquire Orion Resources' 40% stake in Canada’s Greenstone Gold Mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 15, 2024 | 3:44 am

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KCGM — from unloved asset to Northern Star’s crown jewel

Patriot Battery targets 400,000 t/y at Quebec lithium project

JV video: Dundee’s Clevr tech avoids cyanide in gold processing alternative

Video: ‘Grade smearing’ the top industry disclosure flaw, Brent Cook says

Video: World Gold Council sees market uncertainty raising metal’s price

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More than 670 feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide, UN agency says

Rio Tinto faces lawsuit over Panguna copper mine in Bougainville

BHP, Kingsrose to jointly explore Norway and Finland

Macron calls state of emergency over protests in New Caledonia

Lucapa to sell majority stake in Lesotho diamond mine

Explorers need majors to fund innovation – report

Mining stoppage adds to Eramet’s New Caledonia woes

Five Eyes countries working to fight critical minerals dumping, Canada minister says

Gold Road seeks stake in Greenstone Gold Mines