09:56 AM EST - Newcrest : And its Wafi-Golpu Joint Venture partner Harmony Gold (through their respective PNG subsidiaries) have today signed a Framework Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Independent State of Papua New Guinea. The MOU represents a substantial step forward in progressing towards the signing of a Mining Development Contract for Wafi-Golpu and confirms the parties' intent to proceed with the project, subject to finalising the permitting process and approvals of both the Newcrest and Harmony Gold Boards. Newcrest
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