The company said the delay will allow it to confirm various assumptions affecting the study, such as whether upside options should be incorporated.

Wood Mackenzie points out that the world will need coal-fired power to ensure an orderly transition to a low-carbon world.

The Ghanaian government has okayed Chifeng's acquisition of Golden Star, which owns 90% of the Wassa gold mine.

The target properties are within a radius of 95 km of the company’s flagship Crawford nickel-cobalt project.

Shipping of concentrate to port and delivery of some parts and consumables to the mines continue to be disrupted.