Papua New Guinea's National Court ruled that the Porgera gold mine can continue operations after its current special mining lease expires Aug. 16, while the government considers an application for a 20-year extension, Barrick Gold Corp. said Aug. 2.
Porgera is operated by Barrick Niugini Ltd., a joint venture between Barrick Gold and Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd.
Barrick President and CEO Mark Bristow recently met with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape to discuss a partnership for the Porgera mine.
