Finance & business

Swann Group has announced changes to its leadership team as part of the group’s transition from executive search specialists to a broader leadership and strategic advisory firm.

The Swedish Energy Agency has decided to contribute SEK 22 million in support to HYBRIT – SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall’s joint initiative for fossil-free steel – for a comprehensive feasibility study.

Sandvik has completed the previously announced acquisition of Allied Construction Products LLC.

FLSmidth has confirmed the signing of a definitive agreement for the acquisition of KnowledgeScape, a global leader in digital optimisation solutions for the mineral processing industry.

Castillo Copper Ltd has announced that it has entered into a binding agreement with Wyloo Metals Pty Ltd to acquire two new tenements at its Broken Hill Project in New South Wales, Australia.

Golden Star Resources Ltd has announced that it has completed the sale of its 90% interest in the Bogoso-Prestea Gold Mine in Ghana to Future Global Resources Ltd.

BHP has announced its commitment to train and fund new Australian apprenticeship and training positions and support business opportunities in Australia’s METS sector.

Ariana Resources plc has announced its unaudited interim results for the 6 months ended 30 June 2020.

Trident Royalties Plc has announced its interim financial statements to shareholders for the 6 months ended 30 June 2020.

Speedcast International Ltd has announced a long-term agreement with Nokia to deploy its industrial-grade private wireless solutions globally via the Nokia Digital Automation Cloud.

Metso Outotec has signed a contract with Zijin Mining Co. Ltd for the delivery of key minerals processing equipment to the company’s Qulong Copper Mine project in Tibet, China.

Ariana Resources plc has announced an update on its proposed new joint venture with Özaltin Holding A.S.

IronRidge Resources Ltd has announced its audited results for the year ended 30 June 2020.

Pensana Rare Earths Plc has announced that Fundo Soberano de Angola, the Angolan Sovereign Wealth Fund, has recently agreed to make a further equity investment in the company of approximately US$8.6 million.

Gran Colombia Gold Corp. has announced that it has entered into a letter of intent dated effective 23 September 2020 with ESV Resources Ltd. to spin out its interest in the Zancudo Project to ESV.