Gold sector to see a rise in mining acquisitions
Goldcorp, one of the top producers of the precious metal, expects mergers and acquisitions in the sector to increase in the coming months.
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Canada’s B2Gold to lead $1.1 billion merger with CGA Mining
Latin American-focused Canadian miner B2Gold said Wednesday it will buy CGA Mining for $1.1 billion to gain access to the Masbate mine, the largest operating gold project in the Philippines.
On strike Lonmin miners take pay raise offer
Workers at Lonmin's Marikana mine have accepted a 22% pay increase to end more than five weeks of deadly strikes.
South Sudan chooses mining over oil
South Sudan, the world's newest nation, has announced plans to enact a mining law by the end of October, pushing ahead exploration and expansion in the likely mineral rich, but unexplored country, helping it to diversify its economy away from oil.
Rio Tinto cuts more jobs at coal operations
Mining giant Rio Tinto has announced more job cuts across its coal mines in Queensland as the state raises its royalty rates.
Afghanistan to reveal final bidders for giant gold deposit
The Afghanistan Ministry of Mines said Tuesday it opened its final bid for the Badakhshan gold deposit, located in the northeastern province of Badakhshan.
VIDEO: Keystone XL’s rivals try humour to win supporters
Opposition to TransCanada's (TSX, NYSE: TRP) Keystone XL oil pipeline has reached YouTube, where a recently posted video "We Quit You, Keystone XL (It's Not Us, It's You)" is getting thousands of views as it takes a witty approach to attracting more rivals to the project.
INFOGRAPHIC: How often do politicians mention commodities and energy in their speeches?
Learn how often American political parties mention commodities and energy at their conventions.
Verdict on massive Nunavut iron ore mine imminent
Baffinland's controversial and massive Mary River iron ore mine in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut —almost 500 kilometres inside the Arctic circle— continues to polarize residents as the $4 billion project awaits its final approval.
Aquarius Platinum and Xstrata halt operations in S.Africa
Aquarium Platinum (LON,ASX, JSE:AQP) and Xstrata (LON: ) are the latest casualties of the ongoing labour unrest in South Africa. Both companies announced Friday they have suspended operations, as police swooped on striking protesters.
Kidnappers kill Vizsla mine workers in Mexico
The focus remains on the safe return of those who remain missing, the company said.
