Last month, Northern Star's board approved an expansion of the processing capacity at KCGM.

The new minister appointment is part of a shakeup that followed a June 18 referendum on a new constitution.

new technology that could help miners slash use of cyanide

An exploration program is also underway at the AGM tenements to delineate additional resources.

Newcrest's flagship gold mine has been under investigation by the EPA after testing of residential rainwater tanks identified heavy metal contamination.

Megatrends include society and investors, technological progress and geopolitical turbulence, all set to test management skills.

Endeavour has been one of the most acquisitive among the industry’s mid-sized players, having sealed several deals in recent years.