U.S. President Barack Obama’s call for a “new approach” in the U.S. government’s relationship with Cuba, including the establishment of diplomatic relations and an easing of economic and travel restrictions, has lifted…
Private equity deals have been fewer this year than many in the mining sector had hoped, given the declining fortunes of hundreds of cash-strapped mining companies. So when a deal is made, it tends to get noticed.
Mark Bristow was a 24-year-old university student when he attended a party on the eve of the Midmar Triathalon — a gruelling canoe-cycle-run event held at the Midmar Dam north of Pietermaritzburg in South Africa.
BHP Billiton’s (LSE: BLT) spinoff company will be named South32, a nod to the location of its assets in the southern hemisphere and a more cryptic salute to the location of its main offices in Australia and South Africa.
Short positions outstanding at Dec.15/14 (with changes from Nov.30/14).
VANCOUVER — According to Coeur Mining (NYSE: CDE) president and CEO Mitchell Krebs, the company’s friendly take-over of junior Paramount Gold and Silver (TSX: PZG; NYSE-MKT: PZG) is one of the most “logical and strategic acquisitions”…
Short positions outstanding at Nov.30/14 (with changes from Nov.15/14).
Palladium mine supply production this year will fall to 5.9 million oz. — its lowest level in nearly 20 years, and an 8% drop from 2013 — while demand for the metal grows, Citigroup outlines in a Dec. 1 research report.
Looking to wring more value out of its non-core assets in Brazil, Yamana Gold (TSX: YRI; NYSE: AUY) is creating a 100%-owned subsidiary named Brio Gold.
Before listing on the Canadian Securities Exchange in June, the small corporate team at GoviEx Uranium (CSE: GXU) raised over $100 million privately to advance their Madaouela uranium project in Niger.
VANCOUVER — It’s all about boosting near-term liquidity for silver producer Aurcana (TSXV: AUN; US-OTC: AUNFF) as it grapples with a high debt load and falling metal prices. On Dec. 1 the company released its…
VANCOUVER — Cost optimization has been an underlying theme for gold miners over the past few years. Falling metal prices and frugal capital markets have made it hard to balance sustainable production growth and strong profit margins. In…
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