Newcrest managing director and chief executive officer Sandeep Biswas has flagged the importance of copper to the company’s portfolio as demand for clean energy technologies increases.
Copper, gold surge excites miners
By Anthony Fensom
Strong market conditions for two key commodities mined by ASX-listed companies are set to spark an increase in exploration activity.
OceanaGold resumes gold shipments from Didipio
OceanaGold’s restart of the Didipio mine in the Philippines is running ahead of schedule with $25 million of copper-gold concentrate transported to port.
Gold explorers and producers find their feet
The gold industry has started to settle following record highs amid the initial outbreaks of COVID-19 in 2020, but what’s next for the precious metal?
Mako lands gold mineralisation at Gogbala prospect
Mako Gold has uncovered similarities between new assays at the Gogbala prospect and its high-grade Tchaga prospect, both of which are part of the Napié project in Côte d’Ivore.
Newcrest exploration suggests Havieron growth
Newcrest Mining has returned promising assays at the Havieron joint venture gold project in Western Australia, indicating growth in its mineral resource outside of the current estimate.
Gold Road weathers plant troubles to deliver dividend
Gold Road Resources has managed a barrage of processing plant issues at the Gruyere gold joint venture in Western Australia to achieve $129.6 million in revenues during the first half of 2021.
West Africa presents golden chance
Mako Gold’s increased share of the Napié gold project in West Africa could create some exciting prospects for the greenfield site.
Red 5 keeps 2022 production start on schedule
Red 5 has hit several construction milestones at the King of the Hills (KOTH) gold project, as the emerging gold miner nears production at the Western Australian site.
OZ Minerals restarts Prominent Hill operations
OZ Minerals has commenced a progressive return to operations at the Prominent Hill copper-gold mine in South Australia following an incident involving a Byrnecut employee.