First Quantum adds heft to two Zambian projects
Proving that it’s got more going on than a potential merger with Inmet Mining (IMN-T), First Quantum Minerals (FM-T) has delivered some serious tonnage from two of its projects in Zambia.
Gold
AuRico announces share buy-back
Flush with US$750 million in cash from the sale to Minera Frisco (MSNFY-O) of its Ocampo mine and adjacent exploration projects Venus and Los Jarros in Mexico’s Chihuahua state and its 50% interest in Orion, an advanced exploration…
First Quantum offers $5.1B in sweetened bid for Inmet
First Quantum Minerals (FM-T, FQM-L) has stepped up its game for Inmet Mining (IMN-T) with a hostile $5.1-billion takeover offer in hopes of winning over Inmet shareholders after failing twice to entice the company’s board in recent…
Kaminak gains ground on back of maiden resource
VANCOUVER — It has been a promising five days for shareholders of Vancouver-based explorer Kaminak Gold (KAM-V). The company has seen its share price rise roughly 44% since Dec. 10 — jumping 44¢ before closing out the week at…
More headaches for Centerra at Kumtor
The tough times at the world-class Kumtor gold mine in the Kyrgyz Republic continue for Centerra Gold (CG-T).
[Update] Centamin gains on fuel news, but Sukari still remains shut
The outlook for Egypt’s largest gold producer, Centamin (CEE-T, CEY-L), still seems uncertain as a shortage of diesel and working capital forced it to recently close the Sukari gold mine, located near the Red Sea, causing its…
Primero snaps up Cerro del Gallo
VANCOUVER — Toronto-based gold producer Primero Mining (P-T, PPP-N) has waded into the merger-and-acquisition waters with a definitive agreement to acquire Australian explorer Cerro Resources (CJO-V, CJO-A) in an all-stock deal worth…
Borden yields quick return for Probe Mines
It didn’t take Probe Mines (PRB-V) long to prove to the world that its decision to sell a royalty on one past producing mine to invest more into a potential mine was a sound decision.
Maudore’s new management tries to right the ship
VANCOUVER — It has been a bit of a whirlwind over the past five months for Quebec-focused gold explorer Maudore Minerals (MAO-V).
Double Trouble for Taseko
VANCOUVER — So far, the holiday season has not been very merry for Taseko Mines (TKO-T, TGB-X), which is facing a potential strike at its operating mine and a new setback in the seemingly endless effort to permit its new mine.
Coeur to take 100% of Joaquin
Some mining companies find it tough going in Argentina, particularly in less mining-friendly provinces like Chubut where the state government has proposed higher taxes and royalties. And even in more benign, mining friendly states like Santa…
Centerra commits to Turkey
Centerra Gold (CG-T) is going all-in on a Turkish gold project as the company is acquiring the final 30% interest in the Oksut Gold Project from Stratex International (STI-L) for $20 million in cash and a 1% net smelter return that is…