January 9, 2013

First Quantum’s $5bn Inmet bid turns hostile

If successful, the deal will be the biggest hostile mining bid since BHP Billiton failed $40bn offer for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan in 2010.

January 9, 2013

Goldcorp’s costs will be ‘more fully’ defined

Cash costs are forecast at $525 to $575 per ounce, but the all-in sustaining cash costs are $1,000 to $1,100.

January 8, 2013

Rough times for diamond explorers and miners in Canada

Despite excitement over recent blue diamond discovery, the gem sector’s lacklustre returns have dampened investor interest in British Columbia.

January 8, 2013

Goldcorp new potential acquisition: Canada’s Shania Twain Centre

If sold, the money-losing tourist attraction will remain open only until the end of the month.

January 8, 2013

African Barrick Gold tumbles on failed deal with Chinese

Stock loses a fifth of its value on Tuesday.

January 8, 2013

Pele Mountain sells Pigeon River project to Zara Resources

Pele will receive its consideration in the form of 2.25-million Common Shares of Zara at an issue price of $0.10 per share.

January 7, 2013

Cavan Ventures Inc.: First phase of Pythonga project completed

The program, completed in Q4 2012, consisted of channel sampling, limited line cutting, limited radiometric survey, surface delimiting for future stripping and prospecting.

January 7, 2013

Imperial’s underground drilling at Mount Polley boundary zone intersects 4.73% Cu and 2.61 g/t gold over 12.8 meters

Drilling at Mount Polley boundary zone intersects 4.73% Cu and 2.61 g/t gold over 12.8 meters.

January 4, 2013

Mosaic surprise, Canpotex China deal brighten 2013 potash prospects

Mosaic sold more potash at the end of 2012 than it predicted and Canpotex's new-year's eve deal sets global ball rolling.

January 4, 2013

Canada’s need for more pipeline capacity a ‘real concern,’ says natural resources minister

Canada risks stranding its resource bounty unless it adds new pipeline capacity to the West Coast, eastern provinces and the U.S., says Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver, who believes the…