The Wrath of the Writedown
VANCOUVER – The mining sector has seen more than its fair share of writedowns of late.
Financial Matters, M&A
Esperanza inks major deal with Pan American Silver
VANCOUVER – In one fell swoop, Esperanza Resources (EPZ-V) has gained three advanced-stage gold projects, $35 million in funding, and a new major shareholder in a deal with Pan American Silver (PAA-T) that vaults the junior ahead in its…
Japan and Russia powering uranium rebound
Analysts across the board are forecasting rising uranium oxide prices in 2013, underpinned by China’s drive to build a pile of new nuclear reactors. The effort is well underway with 29 units already under construction, but China is not…
Commentary: Capital cost overruns, pt. III: Where are the owners in all this?
Mining has always been a risky but high-reward industry. But times have certainly changed: today, shareholders tend to ignore the high risks, and expect grandiose success regardless. But despite the risk that won’t go away, shareholders…
Taking a closer look at Taseko’s options
Taseko Mines (TKO-T, TGB-X) could become a consolidator in B.C., or prey to companies like Lundin Mining (LUN-T), Capstone Mining (CS-T) or Teck Resources (TCK-T, TCK-N), Christopher Chang of Laurentian Bank Securities argues.
Inmet boosts copper reserves as First Quantum bid looms
VANCOUVER — As its future hangs in the balance, Canadian base metals producer Inmet Mining (IMN-T) increased its value with a global resource update on Feb. 11, which was highlighted by a 22% jump in proven-and-probable copper reserves.
Barrick takes US$3.8B writedown on Lumwana
VANCOUVER — Copper isn’t turning out to be the growth avenue Barrick Gold (ABX-T, ABX-N) hoped it would be.
[Update] Coeur outbids First Majestic for Orko
Coeur d’Alene Mines (CDM-T, CDE-N) has trumped First Majestic Silver (FR-T, AG-N) in a contest to acquire Orko Silver (OK-V) for its coveted La Preciosa project, ranked as one of the world’s largest undeveloped silver deposits.
Coeur outbids First Majestic for Orko
Coeur d’Alene Mines (CDM-T, CDE-N) has trumped First Majestic Silver (FR-T, AG-N) in a contest to acquire Orko Silver (OK-V) for its coveted La Preciosa project, ranked as one of the world’s largest undeveloped silver deposits.
PMI, Keegan scrap merger, for now
VANCOUVER — Keegan Resources (KGN-T, KGN-X) and PMI Gold (PMV-T) have terminated a plan to merge after it became clear PMI shareholders were not going to approve the deal.
Lake Shore Gold sells Mexican assets to Revolution
Lake Shore Gold (LSG-T, LSG-X) is selling all of its Mexican properties to Revolution Resources (RV-T) so that it can keep its management team and finances focused on its Canadian assets.
PMI, Keegan scrap merger plans
VANCOUVER – Keegan Resources (KGN-T) and PMI Gold (PMV-T) have scrapped plans to merge after it became clear that PMI shareholders were not going to approve the deal.