Exploration & development

Vista Gold Corp. yesterday reported the leach test results from its ongoing metallurgical test work at its Mt Todd gold project in Australia, with recoveries averaging 92.7%.

The Minister of the Environment granted a concession to Jastrzebska Spólka Weglowa for extraction of hard coal and methane as an accompanying mineral from the Bzie Debina 1-Zachód deposit.

Bonterra Resources has reported the results for its Mineral Resource Estimates for the Gladiator, Barry and Moroy deposits in the Urban-Barry Camp (Quebec).

Field mapping and sampling are to be undertaken to understand prospectivity for the Copper-Cobalt-Nickel mineralisation.

Victory Metals has commenced Phase II of its drilling programme at its Iron Point Vanadium Project.

In less than four years, TOMRA XRT has recovered two diamonds greater than 1000 carats.

New JV company Orway IQ will deliver remote optimisation consulting for the global mining industry as part of government project funding.

Queensland students have had the opportunity to get hands-on experience of the high-level science, technology engineering and maths (STEM) skills that will be needed for the jobs of the future.

Greatland has announced that Newcrest Operations Ltd has commenced drilling at its Havieron gold-copper project in Paterson, Western Australia.

The mining licence agreements for Mato Bula and Da Tambuk have been formally approved by the Ministry of Mines Petroleum and Natural Gas, the Prime Minister’s Office and the Council of Ministers.

East Africa Metals Inc. has announced the receipt of government approval of mining licenses for the Mato Bula Gold Copper and Da Tambuk Gold Deposits at the company’s Adyabo Project located in Ethiopia.

Anglo American has announced that the construction of new diamond recovery vessel has been approved by Debmarine Namibia, a joint venture between De Beers Group and the Government of the Republic of Namibia.

Epiroc has released the strongest drill rig in its PowerROC family.

Resolute Mining has been granted nine new mining leases as part of a AUS$150 million project to extend the life of its Ravenswood gold mine operations in North Queensland.

Jaguar Mining reports drilling results from a further 10 diamond drill holes from its ongoing mine exploration programme at Turmalina Orebody C structure.