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- A Fully Permitted Tanzanian Gold Project Just Took a Key Step Toward ConstructionIssued on behalf of Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. (TSXV:LVG) (OTCQB:LVGLF) (FSE: E1K) received Tanzania Mining Commission approval for a Tanzanian-led engineering, procurement and construction management team at its fully permitted Imwelo Gold Project, consolidating development workstreams under a single delivery framework as the Company advances toward construction. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada News Group News Commentary — Gold has spent 2026 trading near record levels, and the rally has done more than lift the share prices of the world’s largest producers. It has sharpened investor attention on the smaller developers working to
- Yukon Metals Just Optioned a Sumitomo-Drilled Copper-Gold Project Next to Its Birch Discovery — Here's What's Now in Play in the YukonIssued on behalf of Yukon Metals Corp. With 18 projects, 44,000 hectares, and a recent string of high-grade hits at Birch, Carter Gulch, and Star River, this Berdahl-family-backed junior is consolidating ground in a territory the majors are once again funding Key Takeaways Yukon Metals Corp. (CSE:YMC) (FSE: E770) (OTCQB:YMMCF) controls an 18-project, 44,000-hectare portfolio across the Yukon, built on more than 30 years of prospecting by the Berdahl family — the same team behind Snowline Gold's flagship Rogue Project [1,2].Hole BR25-003 at Birch — drilled 300 metres northeast of the discovery hole — returned 47.4 metres of 0.43 g/t gold including 1.0 metre of 14.35 g/t gold (Decembe
- Newmont Announces Retirement of CEO Tom Palmer, Names President & COO Natascha Viljoen as SuccessorNewmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM, ASX: NEM, PNGX: NEM)) ("Newmont" or "the Company") today announced, as part of the Company's long-term leadership succession planning, that Tom Palmer, who has served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) since 2019, will resign from its Board of Directors and as CEO on December 31, 2025. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250929730136/en/Natascha Viljoen will become President and CEO of Newmont on January 1, 2026. Natascha Viljoen, President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), will succeed Palmer as President and CEO and will also join the Board of Directors on January 1, 2026. Palmer will s
- Newmont Welcomes Industry Veteran Red Conger to Board of DirectorsNewmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM, TSX:NGT, ASX: NEM, PNGX: NEM))) today announced the appointment of Harry M. (Red) Conger to its Board of Directors, who will also serve on the Safety and Sustainability Committee. Red brings over 46 years of extensive mining and leadership experience to Newmont's Board of Directors, having recently retired from Teck Resources, where he served as President and Chief Operating Officer. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240627078254/en/Newmont Welcomes Industry Veteran Red Conger to Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire) "We are pleased to welcome Red Conger to Newmont's Board of Direc
- Newmont Appoints Mining Industry Veteran Francois Hardy as Chief Technology OfficerNewmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM, TSX:NGT, ASX: NEM, PNGX: NEM))) today announced the appointment of Francois Hardy as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Francois will join Newmont's Executive Leadership Team and lead the technical work across the business to improve operational performance and drive growth. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240419973025/en/Newmont Appoints Mining Industry Veteran Francois Hardy as Chief Technology Officer (Photo: Business Wire) Francois will take over from interim CTO, Dean Gehring, who also served in a dual role as Newmont's Chief Integration Officer. After a period of transition, Dean
- Newmont Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Industry Leader Peter Wexler as Chief Legal OfficerPeter brings vast international experience in managing legal, risk, compliance, M&A, antitrust and corporate governance affairs Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM, TSX:NGT, ASX: NEM, PNGX: NEM))) today announced the appointment of Peter Wexler as Chief Legal Officer. Peter will join Newmont's Executive Leadership Team and be responsible for leading the company's legal, compliance and regulatory affairs globally. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240123636145/en/Newmont Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Industry Leader Peter Wexler as Chief Legal Officer (Photo: Business Wire) Peter is an experienced legal
- Newmont Cleared by PNG's Securities Commission to Proceed with Proposed Acquisition of NewcrestAll Regulatory Approvals Needed for Transaction Are Now Secured Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM, TSX:NGT) announced that the Securities Commission of Papua New Guinea (SCPNG) has granted the necessary exemptions and other requested confirmations under PNG capital markets law to allow the Company to proceed with its proposed acquisition of Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX, TSX, PNGX: NCM). Last week, the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) also indicated its approval of the proposed transaction. All of the government regulatory approvals necessary for the transaction to proceed have now been secured. Newmont's President and Chief Executive Officer, Tom Palmer, thanked PNG's government and
- Newmont Appoints Experienced Chief Financial OfficerNewmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM, TSX:NGT) today announced the appointment of Karyn Ovelman as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230518005783/en/Karyn Ovelman (Photo: Business Wire) Karyn Ovelman is a highly experienced financial professional who will focus on financial discipline and maintaining a robust and flexible balance sheet to support Newmont's capital allocation strategy. Karyn will be responsible for Newmont's Global Finance Functions and will join Newmont during the second quarter of 2023. Karyn brings extensive global leadership experience to the role,
- Newmont Announces Appointment of Mining Veteran Natascha Viljoen as Incoming Chief Operating OfficerNewmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM, TSX:NGT) today announced that Natascha Viljoen will join the Company's Executive Leadership Team as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer upon completion of her notice period of up to 12 months. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230214005917/en/Natascha Viljoen, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (Photo: Business Wire) As a seasoned industry leader with over 30 years of experience across a diverse range of commodities, Natascha further strengthens Newmont's technical, operational and management capabilities. Natascha has served as the CEO of Anglo Americ
- Guanajuato Silver Appoints Reynaldo Rivera VP ExplorationVANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / September 27, 2022 / Guanajuato Silver Company Ltd. (the "Company" or "GSilver") (TSXV:GSVR)(OTCQX:GSVRF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Reynaldo Rivera Abundis to the position of VP Exploration. Mr. Rivera is a seasoned geological engineer, who brings over 45 years of mineral exploration success to his position at GSilver.Commenting on this appointment, Ramon Davila, President of GSilver said, "I had the pleasure to work closely with Reynaldo while at Luismin S.A. de C.V., and I have followed his accomplished career ever since; he is one of Mexico's most successful and imaginative geologists who will bring central leadership to Guanajuato Silver's mul
- Newmont Announces Executive Leadership AppointmentsNewmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM, TSX:NGT) today announced a series of executive leadership appointments to strategic technical and operational roles within the Company. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220921006032/en/Aaron Puna, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (Photo: Business Wire) Newmont announced that Aaron Puna will join the Company's Executive Leadership Team as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer effective January 2023. A seasoned industry leader with experience across a diverse range of commodities, Aaron further strengthens Newmont's technical, operational and manageme
- Newmont Delays Yanacocha Sulfides Project and Appoints Dean Gehring to Lead Assets in PeruNewmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM, TSX:NGT) has announced it will delay the full-funds investment decision for the Yanacocha Sulfides project in Peru to the second half of 2024. To complement this announcement, Newmont has appointed Dean Gehring as Chief Development Officer – Peru to lead the Company's Yanacocha operations and the Sulfides project. The Company has completed an extensive review of the Yanacocha Sulfides project scope and schedule and revised the project timeline. As part of its review, Newmont considered the unprecedented and evolving market conditions, including the continued war in Ukraine, record inflation rates, the rising prices for commodities and raw materials, prolonged
- Newmont Names Peter Toth as Chief Strategy and Sustainability OfficerCompany Further Embeds ESG and Sustainability into Its Future Strategy Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM, TSX:NGT) has announced Peter Toth as Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer following the retirement of Chief Sustainability & External Affairs Officer Stephen Gottesfeld after 25 years of dedicated service to the Company. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220817005349/en/Peter Toth, Newmont Corporation (Photo: Business Wire) Newmont has long been a leader in sustainable and responsible mining, and considers environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices to be fundamental to the way in which it operates. Wi
- Newmont Announces Senior Leadership AppointmentsToday, Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM, TSX:NGT) announced the appointment of two senior operational leaders to key roles within the Company. Mia Gous will lead Newmont's Australia Region as Senior Vice President – Australia. Alex Bates has been named Senior Vice President - Workplace Responsibility, with a focus to strengthen Newmont's commitment to providing a safe, healthy and equitable workplace. "Newmont continues to leverage our deep bench of experienced leaders with the appointment of Mia Gous and Alex Bates to these critical roles. Their individual strengths, including extensive operational and management expertise, will be tremendous assets to Newmont as we continue to lead the gold
- Newmont Appoints Two New Board DirectorsCompany Further Strengthens Board's Industry Experience and Diversity Today, Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM, TSX:NGT) announced the appointment of Dr. Emma FitzGerald and Mary Laschinger to its Board of Directors effective December 1, 2021. Emma FitzGerald is the former Chief Executive Officer of Puma Energy International and a leader in delivering energy solutions around the world. Emma has a deep understanding of the energy and water industries and operating successfully in developing markets from leading customer facing downstream businesses during a more than 20 year career with Royal Dutch Shell. She is a member of the Board of UPM Kymmene oyj, the Biofore Company, and serves on the A
- Newmont Announces $1.0 Billion Share Repurchase ProgramDENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM, TSX: NGT) (Newmont or the Company) today announced its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program for up to $1.0 billion of common equity, to be completed over the next 18 months. The program will be executed at the Company’s discretion, utilizing open market repurchases to occur from time to time throughout the authorization period, and is in addition to Newmont’s industry-leading dividend framework. Newmont’s capital allocation philosophy balances steady reinvestment in the business, maintaining financial strength and flexibility, and providing leading returns to shareholders. Recently, the Company announc
- Orosur Mining Inc Announces Board Appointment and Drilling UpdateLONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / January 12, 2021 / Orosur Mining Inc. ("Orosur" or the "Company") (TSX:OMI)(AIM:OMI), a South American-focused gold developer and explorer, is pleased to announce a new appointment to the Board and to provide a drilling update at its Anzá project. Board Appointment The Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Nicholas (Nick) von Schirnding to the Company's Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director with immediate effect. Nick has over 25 years' experience in mining and natural resources, including strategic development, M&A, restructuring, driving operational change and corporate governance. Nick is Executive Chairman of Arc Minerals plc, a Lond