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The article offers news briefs related to mineral industries as of December 2018. Topics include acquisition of the outstanding shares of Tahoe Resources by Pan American Silver Corp., creating a new midtier precious metals mining company, Evrim Resources Corp. signing a three-year exploration alliance agreement with Meridian Gold Co., a subsidiary of Yamana Gold, and agreement of Hudbay Minerals Inc. with Mason Resources Corp. to purchase the remaining 86 percent interest in company.

An interview with Peter Munk, founder of gold mining corporation Barrick Gold, is presented. He discusses immigrating to Canada at age 18 and how amazed he was by the country. Munk also shares his belief that Canada is uniquely poised, due to Canadian decency, tolerance, and smart fiscal policy, to become a global financial centre. He notes that many countries prefer to partner in business with Canada rather than the U.S. because Canada has fewer enemies.

The article presents information about the world's largest resource company BHP Billiton Group. The company was a result of a merger in 2001. There are 39,000 employees working in more than 100 operations in 25 countries for the company. BHP Billiton aims to embrace developments in science and technology which will bring continued success to the business.

The article discusses the performance of Ian Pearce, chief executive officer of Xstrata Nickel, a Canadian mining division of Xstrata PLC. Pearce was formerly chief operating officer of Falconbridge Ltd., which was acquired by the Swiss company Xstrata in 2006. The new company was planning to acquire LionOre Mining International Ltd.

This article focuses on the career of Ian Telfer and his involvement in the merger of Goldcorp and Wheaton River Minerals of Vancouver, Canada. The latest--and perhaps most contentious--march down the aisle was completed in February, when Rob McEwen, founder, chairman and CEO of Toronto-based Goldcorp, and Ian Telfer, chairman and CEO of upstart Wheaton River Minerals of Vancouver, toasted their nuptials with iced Veuve Clicquot. It was a marriage that almost didn't happen. Tying the knot was by no means simple for Wheaton River. Goldcorp's hard-fought battle for Wheaton was just the latest in what has been a furious period of corporate courtship in the Canadian mining industry. Ian Telfer will be the first to tell you he's not an operations guy. But then again, neither was Rob McEwen--he was still able to build Goldcorp into one of Canada's most profitable gold operators. But while McEwen and Telfer have much in common, their personalities--and styles--couldn't be more different. Telfer hasn't always been so successful with his market timing. Just over three years ago, he had to watch the dot-com venture he created out of a failing junior gold company crash to earth along with dozens of other once-hot Internet startups. INSETS: All that glitters;A blast from the past.

The article offers mining industries-related news briefs as of June 2017. Lundin Mining in planning to increase zinc production at its Neves-Corvo operations in Portugal. BHP Billiton has dismissed a proposal from Elliott International regarding changes to the BHP's structure, portfolio and capital management. Eldorado Gold has reached a definitive agreement with Integra Gold to acquire all of its shares that it does not currently own in a transaction. INSET: K+S Celebrates Grand Opening of the Bethune Potash Mine.

The article offers information on the Aggregates Market Report released by middle market investment banking firm Headwaters MB as of the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2016. Particular focus of the report was given on the market trends in the mineral industry which includes public valuation, mergers and acquisitions, and aggregates production. Details concerning the private equity transaction activity, price of construction materials, and price of ready-mix concrete, are also included.

The article offers global mining news briefs. Topics include acquisition of Cripple Creek & Victor gold mine in Colorado from AngloGold Ashanti by Newmont Mining, agreements announced by Zijin Mining to acquire stakes in Ivanhoe Mines' Kamoa copper mining project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Barrick Gold's Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea, and professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers' 12th annual review of financial performance of the world's 40 largest miners.

The article focuses on an analysis of mining conditions at Yukon. Topics discussed include acquisition of Kaminak Gold by Goldcorp in July 2016 for its Coffee gold project related to gold leaching in the region; possession of shares in White Gold by Kinross Gold in collaboration with Agnico Eagle related to the White Gold District; and consolidation of silver resources at Keno Silver District by Alexco for silver mining.

The article offers global mining industry new briefs as of December 2013. Greater penetration rates in graphite may achieve using less pressure by Atlas Copeo wireline coring bits. Sale of Rockbreaker Boom by the Australia-based equipment vendor Crushing & Mining Equipment (CME) to B2Gold Corp., Namibia. Acquisition of ring motor business Alstom by the Power and automation technology group ABB Ltd. for development in the gearless mill drive (GMD) system business.

The article focuses on the challenges faced by the Nordic countries which include Norway, Sweden and Finland along with Greenland regarding the slowdown in exploration activity and also reflects on the development process. It reflects on issues that have arisen due to the challenges faced by the iron-ore sector and mentions that the World Steel Association has projected the crude steel production in 2013 at 789.8 million metric tons. It discusses the impact of the mergers and acquisitions. INSET: Thorium: Evaluating an Alternative Energy Resource.

The article offers mineral industry news briefs as of October 2013. Anglo American PLC and Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. have announced that Anglo American Pebble LLC is withdrawing from the Pebble copper-gold-molybdenum project in Alaska. The professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in its Deals in the Dumps report has reflected on the impact of volatility on the mining acquisition activities. Glencore Xstrata PLC has hosted an Investor Day to review the progress of its merger.

The article focuses on Minas Gerais, which became the center of excellence for mining services and technology in the country. It says that state of Minas Gerais is the fourth largest state in Brazil that produces 48% of the nation's minerals output by value. It mentions that Tetra Tech Inc. entered the field of mining through the acquisition of Wardrop Engineering Inc. in 2009.

The article offers news briefs related to the developments in the mining industry. It mentions a possible merger between Xstrata Copper Chile SA and Glencore International PLC who are both headquartered in Switzerland and discusses the plan of Alcoa Inc. to close its worldwide smelting capacity and improve its production-cost position. It notes that Pan American Silver Corp. will acquire Minefinders by way of a plan of arrangement.

The article offers world news briefs on developments in the mining industry. The World Gold Council (WGC) launched its "Conflict Free Gold" and "Chain of Custody" standards to fight finance armed conflict gold. BHP Billiton Ltd. recieved ministerial approval for its Jansen potash project Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in Australia. Nyrstar NV announced its acquisition of Breakwater Resources Ltd. in Canada through a friendly cash buyout.

The article provides information on the mining companies that are in need for new investments in Chile. It mentions the country's mining companies that are in need of new investment, particularly the Codelco, which is considered as the country's top copper producer, along with its output of 1.66 million metric tons of copper. However, the first half of the 2008 has its negative trend due to the company's subcontractors and the country's industrial action. However, the merging of the mining firms, such as BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, and Xstrata is considered as a threat to Codelco as the leading copper producer in the country.

The article reports on Australia-based mining company Rio Tinto Ltd. chief executive officer Tom Albanese's strategy foiling the $160 billion takeover bid from BHP Billiton and his rival Marius Klopper. Albanese explains that their strategy is powerful because it is consistent, consistently applied over years and decades.

The article offers global news briefs concerning the mineral industry. OceanGold Corp. has installed three Osutotec TankCell 300 flotation cells at its Macraes gold mine in New Zealand. Commodas Ltd. has unveiled its Commodas ConcSort optical sorter made available for the diamond mining industry. FLSmidth has acquired automatic pressure filter company Pneumapress Inc. for a disclosed deal of $18 million.

The article offers global news briefs concerning the mining industry. Victory Nickel has appointed Outotec Inc. to design a frac sand which will be used for nickel recovery at its Minago nickel deposit in Manitoba. A CyPlus CCS Cyanide Control System was bought by Dragon Mining Sweden AB for its operation Svartliden, Sweden. Metso Minerals has acquired the Lachine Main fabrication and machining facility of GE Energy in Montreal, Quebec.

The article offers information on some of the challenges encountered by the global mining industry. One of the challenges include delivering adequate volumes of metals and minerals at prices that will not fuel inflation and will result in profits into local and national host economies. During the last few years, the industry has been going through a consolidation phase. The supply response has been slow due to the long-term exploration and mining investment. Due to consolidation, a small number of companies control an increasing share of the industry, which has both positive and negative effects. The industry is stated to become more and more polarized due to mergers and acquisition (M&A) activity.

The article focuses on the development of the Los Filos gold project by Goldcorp Inc. in Mexico. It states that the company's acquisition of El Bermejal deposits has expanded the Los Filos project. Project general manager Tomás Iturriaga Hidalgo contends that the support given by the community and the recruitment of qualified personnel have contributed to the growth of the project. Moreover, Iturriaga adds that proper planning and acquisition of fleet equipment have ensured expansion of the project.

The article reports developments in the global mining industries. Haulmax releases its new 120-metric tone 3775S haulage truck equipped with 570-kilo watt Caterpillar 3142 HUEI diesel engine with a chasis that integrates a twin dual wheel axle arrangement. Telsmith Inc. updated its Web site to provide greater convenience and an interactive communication between its customers. Industrea acquired Boart Longyear Australia Pty. Ltd.'s mining capital equipment division (MCE) for A$10.1 million.

The article offers news briefs related to the mining industries. Sandvik AB has developed a new strategy to deal with the modern mining and construction business. FLSmidth & Co. A/S has acquired the materials handling-related assets of RAHCO International Inc. in March 2007. Furthermore, Dyno Nobel Ltd. has signed an agreement to acquire a 50% stake in Sasol Dyno Nobel, a blast-initiation systems manufacturer.

Provides an overview of the international mining industry. Consolidation of ownership of production and coordination of public relations; Implications of the fall in the level of exploration expenditure; Reduction in exploration and capital expenditures.

Reports developments related to mining industry in Latin America as of June 2001. Selection of ABB to supply Minera Escondida with automation solutions; Purchase of Cobre Sul Mineracao by Black Swan Resources; Acquisition of Minera Chanate S.A. de C.V. by Leadville Mining & Milling Corp.

Reports developments in the mineral industry in Canada as of September 2000. Acquisition of Kinross Gold Corp. by Dayton Mining Corp.; Opposition of Inco Ltd. to the provincial government requirements for onsite processing of concentrate; Revelation of the exploration spending of De Beers; Exploration results of Inco Ltd. Totten deposit.

The article offers news briefs related to the mining industry as of September 1, 2015. The copper and gold producer Freeport-McMoRan has announced to reduce its capital spending and copper production in 2016. The gold and copper producer OceanaGold signed a definitive agreement with Romarco Minerals under which it will acquire Romarco. The silver mining company First Majestic Silver will acquire the metals producer SilverCrest Mines in a shares-and-cash transaction.

The article discusses the issues of iron ore mining industries with decrease in the price of iron ore along with focus on African iron ore industry. Topics discussed include comments from economist Jim O'Neill, regarding the policy of China to grow domestic consumption, Andrew Chubb of corporate advisory firm Hannam & Partners, regarding mining industries in Africa and acquisition of the Tonkolili mine from African Minerals by steel producer Shandong.

The article offers global mining industry news brief as of December 2014. Topics discussed include the completion of the construction of exploratory shaft at Resolution copper project in Arizona by Resolution Copper Mining, plans of Vedanta Resources to develop an open-pit zinc mine in Gamsberg, South Africa, and to modify its Skorpion zinc refinery at Rosh Pina, Namibia and Antofagasta plc agreed to acquire all of the shares of Duluth Metals.

Discusses the implications of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in mining industries during the second half of the 1990s. M&A activity in industrial minerals and coal mining sectors; Interest for gold companies and gold mines; Structural change in mining industries caused by the M&A activity; Projection on the rise of monopolies as a result of the M&A activity.

Focuses on merger and acquisition activities in the mineral industries in 1998 worldwide. Largest deals in 1997 and 1998; Value of mine production controlled by each company; Changes in the top 25 mining companies; Production ranks of Anglo American, Rio Tinto and BHP in 1996.

The article offers global mining industry news brief as of July 1, 2014. Topic discussed include the acquisition of Lumina Copper by First Quantum Minerals, Hudbay Minerals will acquire the Augusta Resource Corp. after the increment in the shares and warrants by Hudbay and a financial report of mining companies from Price Waterhouse and Coopers (PwC) which shows the falling commodity prices and difficult operating environments in global mining industry.

The article offers global engineering and mining industry news briefs as of May 2014. Glencore Xstrata PLC's Las Bambas copper project will be acquired by a consortium of MMG Ltd., Guoxin International Investment Corp. and Citic Metal Co. BHP Biliton Ltd.'s opening of a new iron ore mine in Pilbara, Western Australia. Rio Tinto decision to gift its Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. stake to two charities including Alaska Community Foundation and the Bristol Bay Native Corp. Education Foundation.

The article offers news briefs of Australia related to the mining industry. The ore production of a mining company Rio Tinto has been impacted due to landslides in Bingham Canyon Mine. The Ministry of Commerce has approved the approval of the merger of Glencore Ltd. and Xstrata PLC in Republic of China. Sundance Resources Inc. had terminated its Scheme Implementation Agreement (SIA) with Mining Investment Ltd.

The article offers news briefs on the leading developments in the engineering and mining industry in the U.S. in 2013. Barrick, Anglo American, and Kinross have recorded impairment in assets exceeding $3 billion for their 2012 financial report. Silver Wheaton has acquired 25% of Vale's life-of-mine by-product gold production. Coeur d'Alene Mines plans to acquire the transaction of Orko Silver after having an agreement on February 20, 2013.

The article focuses on a report published by "Xinhua" on June 1, 2014 which claims that more than 95 percent of the overseas mergers and acquisitions that Chinese companies have made in the mining industry ended in failure.

The article reports on the amended deal between Glencore AG and Xstrata PLC that is being questioned by Qatar Holding LLC. It states that Glencore and Xstrata revised the proposed merger's terms, which shifted the attention by Glencore to satisfy the shareholders of Xstrata. It says that Qatar Holding is the second largest shareholder of Xstrata. INSET: Rio Tinto Adds $4.2B to its Iron Ore Spending.

The article reports on the acquisition of Gemcom Software International Inc. by Dassault Systemes SA. It notes that the Dassault has acquired the geological modeling and simulation company from $360 million in a cash-only transaction. It adds that the acquisition is part of Dassault's effort to adapt and transfer its advanced aerospace and automobile analysis, simulation, modeling and visualization technology to other markets.