Tahoe’s Escobal silver mine reaches commercial production
Analysts say it could soon become one of the world’s largest producers of the precious metal.
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Peru announces national strategy against illegal mining
Includes involvement of police and military forces.
Goldcorp launches $2.6-billion hostile takeover offer for Osisko
If it goes through, Goldcorp will be the No. 1 gold producer in the Canadian province of Quebec.
