Eldorado Gold to reopen Lamaque mine

The remaining 55 pipelines affected by a suspension order must stay closed until the company can demonstrate they're safe.

Around 100 locals invaded the site over the weekend, occupying a number of installations, and forcing the company to suspend all operations.

The Vancouver-based miner has released an independent report that found no evidence of forced labour or human rights violations at its Eritrean gold and copper operation.

The decision could set a precedent for similar cases involving mining companies around the world.

The Canadian firm said its Escobal mine remains unaffected by the ongoing political turmoil in the country, which has forced President Otto Perez to resign amid a corruption scandal that gutted his government.

The largest synthetic crude oil processing facility in Canada is slowly recovering from a fire that damaged equipment and communication lines over the weekend.

Vancouver mineral bank's combination with two gold and rare earth explorers sinks its share price.

Neighbours include Imperial Mines and Pretium Resources.

The cash injection comes from selling half of its interest in the Porgera mining operation to the Chinese group last May.