Wheaton resolves tax dispute with Canada Revenue Agency, shares surge 14% The reassessments were related to income generated by Wheaton’s wholly-owned foreign subsidiaries operating outside of Canada. MINING.COM Editor | December 14, 2018 | 3:07 pm
Chile’s billionaire president urged to deliver economic recovery in 2019 With the post-election honeymoon just about over, 2019 is the year Pinera must deliver. Bloomberg News | December 14, 2018 | 1:20 pm
Vancouver’s Falcon Gold searches for gold, silver and copper in Argentina The company completed its 2018 exploration program on the Esperanza Resources mineral concessions. MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 14, 2018 | 12:45 pm
Hardrock gold project greenlighted by Canada’s Environment Minister Catherine McKenna said that if mitigation measures are taken, Greenstone Gold Mines’ project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 14, 2018 | 12:30 pm
Climate ideals clash with coal realities at Polish-led U.N. talks Coal bosses see a need to address climate risk, but say Poland must use thermal coal for electricity until it has a better option. Reuters | December 14, 2018 | 12:25 pm
Thirteen miners trapped in coal mine in northern India after flooding 'We are praying that they come out alive' - Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma. Reuters | December 14, 2018 | 11:51 am
South Africa’s AMCU union to remain on strike at Sibanye-Stillwater The union's Sibanye-Stillwater members remain on strike, disputing the miner's argument the action is now illegal. Reuters | December 14, 2018 | 11:31 am
Asia Gold-High prices leave demand in the doldrums ahead of holidays If prices come down, we might see some buying because both the new year and the Chinese new year are coming up. Reuters | December 14, 2018 | 11:21 am
Nigeria’s first gold refinery scheduled to be ready next year The refinery will initially be able to produce 3 metric tons of gold each month, and 1 ton of silver. Reuters | December 14, 2018 | 11:07 am