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Barrick restarting Porgera, gets green light for Nevada expansion

Mining major Barrick Gold is on track to restart operations at the Porgera mine in Papua New Guinea (PNG) later this month. The dual-listed company has also been given the go-ahead for its Goldrush project in Nevada.

 After more than three years, Barrick will resume operations at Porgera. Photo: Barrick

After more than three years, Barrick will resume operations at Porgera. Photo: Barrick

The decision to resume production in PNG follows the fulfilment of conditions outlined in the Porgera Project Commencement Agreement, which established a new ownership structure. In April 2020, the...

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