Company has completed the first sale of its new parametric design product, the Strategic Design Optimizer, following successful beta testing.

The miner reached record annual production of 98,872 oz AuEq at its Kainantu mine in Papua New Guinea.

Riots erupted in December with protesters challenging Vale's latest attempt to sell its local business.

Fitch forecasts rising nickel prices will support project development as the economics of nickel mine projects become increasingly attractive.

The streaming transaction would involve "a significant up-front payment" to Oyu Tolgoi, as well as deferred payments based on gold "spot" prices.