December 14, 2018

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.

December 14, 2018

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.

December 14, 2018

Giant 552-carat yellow diamond unearthed in Canada’s arctic

The stone was found at Dominion Diamond and Rio Tinto's Diavik mine.

December 14, 2018

Imperial Metals hires BMO to speed up restructuring — sources

The company produces copper and gold at its Red Chris, Mount Polley and Huckleberry mines and lead and zinc at half-owned Ruddock Creek mine, all in British Columbia.

December 14, 2018

Paulson’s success at Detour Gold could serve as ‘template’ for future activism

Paulson's campaign could have implications across the sector, where activism is historically low, returns have been disappointing, compensation is above-average and insider ownership is below-average.

December 14, 2018

Barrick ups investment in Reunion Gold, hopes for big payoff in Guiana

The Toronto-based company, which already owns 15% of Reunion, said the fresh $2.27-million investment leaves its stake in the Quebec-based miner unchanged.

December 13, 2018

Wesdome upgrades Kiena resources, extends Deep A zone along plunge

Wesdome Gold Mines of Toronto has circulated an interim mineral resource for its 100% owned Kiena mine complex in Val d’Or.

December 13, 2018

Canadian coal plants to be phased out by 2030

The government says it wants to have 90% of this country’s electricity generated from non-emitting sources.

December 13, 2018

Waterton seeks CEO, board changes at Canadian miner Hudbay

Waterton, which raised its stake in the company to nearly 10% from 7%, also said it had withdrawn its request for a special shareholders' meeting.

December 13, 2018

Barrick aborts earn-in joint-venture on ATAC Resources’ Orion project

Shares of ATAC Resources plunged 25% on news that Barrick Gold is terminating its earn-in joint venture on the junior’s Orion project.