April 18, 2019 Done deal: Newmont Goldcorp becomes world’s No. 1 gold miner Newmont Goldcorp is now the world’s largest gold producer by market value, output and reserves, as well as the only bullion producer listed on the S&P 500 Index.
April 16, 2019 Rio Tinto warning may rupture mining industry into green and dirty Rio Tinto's warning to mining lobby groups that they have to acknowledge the threat of climate change is likely a sign that the industry will inevitably fracture into two camps.
April 15, 2019 BHP Canada makes strategic investment in Midland Exploration BHP is acquiring 3.44 million units of Midland at $1.70 per unit for $5.9 million.
April 15, 2019 Newmont-Goldcorp $10B merger to close this week Deal creates the world’s largest gold producer by market value, output and reserves.
April 15, 2019 Rio Tinto injects another $302m into Resolution copper project in Arizona Investment will go towards more drilling, orebody studies, infrastructure improvements and permitting activities.
April 11, 2019 Newmont shareholders overwhelmingly approve $10B Goldcorp takeover, creating world’s top gold miner Deal creates the world’s largest gold producer by output, robing Barrick of its recently cemented supremacy.
April 10, 2019 Codelco ‘perfectly well’ financed for next two years — board chairman Codelco returns all of its profits to the state and is funded by a mix of capitalization and debt.
April 10, 2019 Iron ore price rally could give BHP, Rio Tinto 30% earnings boost The supply/demand dynamics benefit Australia’s iron ore miners, according to the latest research by the Macquarie Group.
April 10, 2019 Newmont bondholder revolt may put Barrick on hook for debt The creditors are reportedly trying to block an amendment Newmont is seeking for a large tranche of notes associated with its operations in Nevada.
April 10, 2019 Revitalizing its copper mines may not be sufficient to keep Chile at the fore Demand for copper is expected to take off by the mid-2020s, but Chile is saddled with mines facing crippling declines in ore grades and a system that allows the bulk…
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