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Embattled Northern Star adds former Perseus Mining boss to board amid pressure from US-based activist investor
The gold miner appears to be further shoring up its defences to an attack by an activist investor, bolstering its board with the addition of Perseus Mining’s former boss.
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Investing.com
· Jun 29, 2026
Meridian Mining appoints two non-executive directors
Meridian Mining appoints two non-executive directors
Drudge Report
· Jun 30, 2026
'Shame of the Nation'...
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UrduPoint
· Jun 28, 2026
WGEO Chairman underscores role of critical minerals in clean energy economy
WGEO Chairman underscores role of critical minerals in clean energy economy
Seeking Alpha
· Jul 11, 2026
CoreWeave: Bound To Stay An Industry Leader For A Reason
CoreWeave: Bound To Stay An Industry Leader For A Reason
China Global Television Network
· Jun 20, 2026
Pressure grows on Starmer as Labour leadership questions intensify
British Prime Minister and Labour Party leader Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure from within his party after Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election reignited debate over Labour's future leadership.
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· Jul 4, 2026
MZILA MTHENJANE | It actually takes more than a village
The mining industry plays an essential role in developing communities, but companies need to collaborate in projects if real impact is to be achieved
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Related coverage for "Embattled Northern Star adds former Perseus Mining boss to board amid pressure from US-based activist investor": Investing.com — Meridian Mining appoints two non-executive directors. Drudge Report — 'Shame of the Nation'.... UrduPoint — WGEO Chairman underscores role of critical minerals in clean energy economy. Seeking Alpha — CoreWeave: Bound To Stay An Industry Leader For A Reason. China Global Television Network — Pressure grows on Starmer as Labour leadership questions intensify. SundayTimes — MZILA MTHENJANE | It actually takes more than a village