Mining industry
Raging fires in Northern California have forced the evacuation of around 100 residents and threatened historic structures in the town of Chinese Camp, a former mining camp and stagecoach stop dating back to the 1850s. The fire, which was exacerbated by lightning strikes, has burned around 19 square miles and
Mining industry
Diversified Transportation, a member of the Student Transportation of America (STA) family of companies, has been awarded a new contract to provide motorcoach transportation services to Barrick Mining Corporation's employees in Northern Nevada. As part of the agreement, the company will transport employees to and from the mining
Mining industry
Harmony Gold, a South African-based mining company, has made a significant move towards diversifying its portfolio by acquiring the CSA Copper mine from MAC Copper Limited. This acquisition marks a major step towards Harmony's strategy of adding high-margin, long-life ore bodies to its portfolio. The CSA Copper mine,
Mining industry
Harmony Gold's move to acquire MAC Copper represents a pivotal strategic shift for the traditionally gold-focused mining company. With overwhelming shareholder approval and a projected completion date in October 2025, this $1.08 billion transaction signifies a carefully calculated expansion into the copper market. This acquisition enhances Harmony&
Exports
The Government of Vietnam has recently issued Decree No. 232/2025/ND-CP, amending and supplementing several articles of the Decree No. 24/2012/ND-CP on gold trading management. This new regulation abolishes the State Bank's operation of organizing the export of raw material gold and importing gold material
Exports
Pakistan's gold jewellery sector has been at a standstill for over three months, resulting in disrupted export orders and damaged trust among international buyers. The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has written to Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, highlighting the urgent need to restore
Exports
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has written to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urging the reinstatement of SRO 760 to support the country's gold jewellery export sector. The sector, a significant contributor to national exports, has been paralysed for over three months following the
Exports
The sudden suspension of SRO 760 on May 6 has brought Pakistan's gold and jewellery export sector to a standstill, with imports of raw gold and export consignments halted. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), no gold was imported in June or July, and exports plummeted,
Exports
Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris recently inspected the Sudanese Single Gate for Gold Exports, reviewing its performance and functions, as well as the coordination role played by relevant bodies in the gate's work. Dr. Kamil directed coordination between the Central Bank of Sudan and the window regarding the
Mining industry
To support its strategic development and enhance core competitiveness, Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining Co., Ltd. has established the Strategy and Sustainability Committee. This specialized body will focus on developing medium- and long-term development strategies, making recommendations on major investment decisions, and driving sustainable development policies. The committee will be composed
Mining industry
Gold Fields Limited, a globally diversified gold producer, has announced its financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2025. The company reported a profit attributable to owners of the parent of US$1,027m, a significant increase from the US$389m reported for the same period in 2024.
Mining industry
Researchers at Institut Teknologi Sumatera have made significant breakthroughs in sustainability research, highlighting the potential of phytoremediation as a low-cost and eco-friendly strategy for rehabilitation of mercury-contaminated environments in artisanal gold mining sites. The study, conducted in XYZ Village, Katibung Subdistrict, South Lampung Regency, Indonesia, demonstrated that water hyacinth and
