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Ok Tedi extends ‘Mobile Squads’ engagement
Ok Tedi Mining has signed an extended memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary to continue the engagement of the Special Services Division (Mobile Squads) at its operations in Tabubil. “This MoU extension and partnership is important for us at Ok Tedi as it emphasises our commitment to community and operational…
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Advanced Navigation introduces Chimera Land 3D Laser Velocity Sensor
Chimera Land is specifically designed to solve the primary challenge for underground mining: maintaining precise vehicle positioning in deep, dark, and unmapped environments where GPS cannot reach. Full story.
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Adavale Resources to expand Parkes project
Australian junior explorer Adavale Resources has entered into an agreement with Alkane Resources to acquire a strategic package of exploration tenure adjacent to and complementary with its Parkes gold-copper project in New South Wales. The acquisition expands Adavale’s contiguous Parkes tenement holding from 380 square kilometres to 440 km², consolidating approximately 56 km of strike…
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B2Gold CEO to retire, successor named
As part of B2Gold’s leadership succession planning, President and CEO Clive Johnson is set to retire at the company’s annual general meeting on June 4. He has served in the roles since B2Gold’s founding in 2007. Johnson led the successful transition and growth of B2Gold from a junior exploration company to a responsible international gold…
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Victory Metals, Curtin University partner on HREE project
Victory Metals and Curtin University have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of Victory’s North Stanmore heavy rare earth (HREE) and strategic defence metal project in Western Australia. “Victory, Curtin and the Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer [initiative] create an unbeatable industry-academia powerhouse,” said Victory Metals Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director…
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Foran in final stages of McIlvenna Bay construction
Foran Mining has completed 88% of the construction at its McIlvenna Bay project in Saskatchewan, Canada, as of January 31. The miner said the project remains on schedule for commercial production in mid-2026 and is proceeding within budget. Full story.
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Faraday Copper in talks for BHP mine in Arizona
Faraday Copper and a BHP subsidiary have signed a non-binding letter of intent to explore a potential transaction whereby Faraday would acquire BHP’s San Manuel property in Arizona. Full story.
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Indonesia slashes Weda Bay Nickel JV production quota
French miner Eramet’s nickel mining joint venture in Indonesia has received an initial production allowance of 12 million wet metric tons for 2026, down from the initial allowance of 32 million it received for 2025, reported Reuters. PT Weda Bay Nickel will apply as soon as possible for an upward revision of the volume, the…
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Newmont accuses Barrick of NGM mismanagement
Newmont has sent Barrick a notice of default after finding evidence of alleged mismanagement at the Nevada Gold Mines joint venture, escalating tensions between the partners, reported Bloomberg. Full story.
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Exiro Nickel to acquire Thompson operations
Exiro Nickel has entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Thompson operations in Manitoba, Canada, from Vale Base Metals. This includes the producing Thompson nickel mine, plus exploration assets in the Thompson Nickel Belt. Full story.
