- 1. Sumitomo brings in Sandvik to automate Hishikari
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- Sumitomo Metals’ Hishikari underground mine in the Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, has become the country’s first mine using automated loading technology thanks to the operator’s partnership with Sandvik. ...
- Created on 30 January 2023
- 2. Recent developments in China, Indonesia, Mongolia and Korea.
- (Around the Region)
- ... capacity annually. Sumitomo Metal exits Indonesian project Japan-based Sumitomo Metal Mining has decided to withdraw from an ongoing feasibility study on a nickel refinery project in Indonesia due ...
- Created on 27 June 2022
- 3. Irving Resources ramps up drilling
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- Gold mining junior Irving Resources has purchased two new diamond drills – a Zinex A5 and Boart Longyear LF90DT – for its exploration programs in Japan. Irving said that it has decided to take ...
- Created on 14 June 2022
- 4. GOLD MARKET REPORT
- (Features)
- ... In retaliation, Japan, the EU, the UK, and the United States have introduced sanctions against Russia. However, so far mining operations do not appear to be impacted. Polymetal and Kinross both ...
- Created on 01 April 2022
- 5. Freeport goes it alone on new smelter
- (Leading Developments)
- ... this month announcing an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with Mitsubishi subsidiary Chiyoda of Japan. Freeport previously delayed the plan for the smelter and also increased ...
- Created on 23 September 2021
- 6. Japan Gold names chief geologist
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- Japan Gold Corp. has appointed Dr. Tim Sharp to the position of chief geologist. He brings more than 28 years of experience in Australasia and Africa and has a track record of discovery and development ...
- Created on 10 September 2021
- 7. Freeport goes it alone on new smelter
- (Latest)
- ... company made earlier this month announcing an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with Mitsubishi subsidiary Chiyoda of Japan. Freeport previously delayed the plan for ...
- Created on 21 July 2021
- 8. News and trends in China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan and Mongolia.
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- By Mark S. Kuhar There have been a number of recent developments in China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan and Mongolia. For example, BHP is seeking to create the world’s biggest iron ore hub. BHP Group’s ...
- Created on 28 June 2021
- 9. Regional Focus
- (Features)
- ... India will rebound 10% in fiscal 2021. It see’s a faster rebound in Australia, a more gradual pick up in Japan. Emerging markets face a slower climb back. PT Tanito Harum Nickel acquires a majority ...
- Created on 15 April 2021
- 10. Barrick Alliance Further Expands Sanru Project
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- Japan Gold announced the acceptance of new prospecting rights applications covering extensions to the Barrick Alliance’s Sanru Project by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). The ...
- Created on 18 February 2021
- 11. The Gold Report
- (Features)
- ... with the possible inclusion of the ‘Tarra’ deposit and other known exploration targets. Japan Gold commences drilling at the Ohra-Takamine project Japan Gold Corp. announced that drilling has commenced ...
- Created on 23 December 2020
- 12. Japan Gold picks up trio of mining licences
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- Canadian-headquartered Japan Gold has signed a joint venture deal with Koatsu Kogyo to acquire three mining licences in Southern Kyushu known as the Kowa project. The rights, which total 389 hectares, ...
- Created on 15 December 2020
- 13. Japan Gold begins drilling at Ohra-Takamine Project
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- Japan Gold Corp. has commenced a drilling program at the Ohra-Takamine Project in the Southern Kyushu Epithermal Gold Province, Japan. The program consists of an initial two drill holes (approximately ...
- Created on 13 August 2020
- 14. Japan Gold, Barrick alliance commences regional exploration program
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- Japan Gold, in alliance with Barrick Gold, has announced the commencement of a large regional exploration program in Japan. The companies formed the “Barrick Alliance” in February to jointly explore, develop ...
- Created on 21 May 2020
- 15. Barrick Gold sees strong first quarter
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- ... its global reach. Among other things, Barrick has formed an alliance with Japan Gold, holder of the largest exploration property portfolio in Japan. Since the end of the quarter, the government of Papua ...
- Created on 07 May 2020
- 16. In gold we trust: the safe haven commodity returns
- (Features)
- ... across the spectrum from weak (South Korea and Singapore), to stable/firm (Malaysia, Japan and Thailand) and strong (Vietnam and Indonesia). Weakness was most pronounced in South Korea where demand fell ...
- Created on 23 January 2020
- 17. Nittetsu granted copper exploration licence
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- Japanese mining company Nittetsu Mining was granted a three-year copper exploration licence for Stung Treng province, north-east Cambodia. According to local media reports, the Company plans to commence ...
- Created on 06 September 2019
- 18. Angkor pursues oil and gas opportunities in Cambodia
- (Around the Region)
- ... in the Kingdom of Cambodia that cover approximately 983 km2, with the support of the Cambodian government, local communities and earn-in exploration funding partners such as Japan’s JOGMEC, Australia’s ...
- Created on 11 June 2019
- 19. Irving Resources strikes gold and silver at Omu Sinter
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- ... Omui mine and Hokuryu mine, on our extensive Omu project. Our success at Omu Sinter is a result of the collective efforts of our entire team in Japan. Everyone, including many in the local community of ...
- Created on 09 May 2019
- 20. Irving Resources provides update on drilling at Omu Gold Project
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- Irving Resources has reported the completion of almost 786 meters of diamond core drilling at its 100%-controlled Omu Gold Project in Hokkaido, Japan. According to the company report, hole 19OMS-001, ...
- Created on 26 April 2019