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The article offers information on Vancouver as the capital of world mining in 2019. Mewmont Mining Corp. and Goldcorp had entered into a definitive agreement to make Newmont Goldcorp after the all-share merger between Randgold and Barrick became effective in January. According to Bryan Cox of the Mining Association of B.C. (MABC), the leadership of Canada at extracting natural resources and unlimited expertise of Vancouver in the sector results to many to headquarter in Vancouver.

The article reports on the announcement of engineering company Sandvik AB that gold mining company Goldcorp Inc. had chosen to use some of its equipment for its Borden Lake project in Ontario in 2016. According to Dale Rakochy, business line manager of Sandvik, they can offer a full solution for the underground gold mine's development equipment because of their breadth of offering.

The article offers world news briefs on the mining industry as of September 2016. Topics include the investment of Rio Tinto PLC in the development of its Silvergrass iron ore mine in Western Australia, the appointment of George Bee by Barrick Gold Corp. as Lama and Frontera District Development senior vice president as part of its Lama gold-silver project strategy in Argentina and the capital projects launched by Goldcorp Inc. for its Peñasquito mine in the Mexican state of Zacatecas.

The article reports on the how gold producer Goldcorp improves safety and lowers cost for its mines and mills. Topics discussed include the launch of Operating for Excellence (O4E) program by the firm in 2013, views of the firm's chief operating officer (COO) George Burns on the firm's cash flow improvements, and the evaluation of several mining projects by the firm at its Musselwhite mine in northern Ontario for improving production.

The article offers world gold and silver industry news briefs as of February 2015. Topics discussed include agreement of Coeur Mining with a subsidiary of Goldcorp to acquire 100 percent of the Wharf gold mine in the Black Hills mining district of South Dakota, increase in the production of gold by Endeavour Mining from its four mines in West Africa in 2014, and production of gold by Detour Gold at its Detour Lake mine in northeastern Ontario in 2014.

The article discusses the plans of increasing production by Spanish Tungsten mine operator W Resources (WRES) with the upgrade by installation of two alljig fines jigs. Topics include elaboration of the waterless system for Iron Ore Processing device called Cyclomag and Super-Fine Crusher developed by Chris Kelsey and FLSmidth's announcement to join with Goldcorp to develop EcoTails to improve tailings and waste rock disposal.

The article offers news briefs related to mineral industries of Latin America as of July 2017. Topics discussed include initiation of Lundin Gold's underground gold project of Fruta del Norte, Ecuador; completion of Goldcorp's joint venture transaction with Barrick Gold at Chile region; and establishment of the Puna Operations joint venture (JV) by Silver Standard Resources in collaboration with Golden Arrow Resources.

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.

This section offers news briefs on Latin America's mining industry as of May 2017. Topics covered include Leagold Mining's acquisition of the Los Filos gold mine in Guerrero state, Mexico from Goldcorp, a feasibility study on the Montagne d'Or gold project in French Guiana owned by Nordgold and Columbus Gold, commercial production at the San Ramon gold mine of Red Eagle Mining Corp., and an agreement between Patagonia Gold and Pan American Silver to exchange mining assets in southern Argentina.

The article discusses the development in gold mining in the mining industry of Ontario. It mentions the performance of Red Lake mine, owned by Goldcorp Inc. and presents the views of George Burns, executive vice-president of Goldcorp, regarding the concept of cell mining in underground mines. Also mentioned is the Phoenix Gold project of Rubicon Minerals Corp. will start production in 2015 and the views of Michael Lalonde, president of Rubicon Minerals, on the same is presented.

The article offers global news briefs related to mineral industries as of August 2013. BHP Billiton Ltd. and Rio Tinto Ltd. have reported record levels of iron ore production in Western Australia. Newmont Mining Corp. and Goldcorp Inc. have reported impairment charges in their second-quarter 2013 financial results. PT Freeport Indonesia has resumed open-pit mining and concentrating and underground mining operations at Grasberg mine in Indonesia.

The article focuses on the junior mining companies that are actively exploring in Québec. It mentions the discovery of the Élénor deposit in James Bay area which was sold by Virginia Mines Inc. to Goldcorp Inc. in 2006. It highlights the advancement of Stornoway Diamond Corp.'s production in its Renard project for a diamond mine in the James Bay area. It is noted that Stornoway Diamond believes that there is a potential of 24-49 million carats in the area.

The article discusses plans for growth of Goldcorp new chief executive officer (CEO) David Garofalo. Topics covered include Garofalo citing the company as strong in producing 3 million ounces per year (oz/y) of gold, plans for installing a winze in Canada and optimizing operations for low-capital-intensive work with high-internal rate of return (IRR). Also mentioned are various Goldcrop projects including Cerro Negro in Argentina, Pyrite leach in Mexico and Borden project in Ontario, Canada.

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.

Features several optimistic reports from the production and royalty companies of the gold industry presented at the Denver Gold Forum 2003. Turnaround by Cambior Inc. through various public offerings; Development plans of Toronto-based Meridian Gold Inc.; Expansion of the reserve base of Goldcorp Inc.; Utilization of the cash flow of Australia-based Gympie Gold Ltd. from its metallurgical operations; Acquisitions of Norilsk Nickel inc.

Presents news on the mining and engineering companies as of March 2003. GoldCorp's announcement of a shaft sinking operation in Red Lake mine in Ontario, Canada; Implementation of the first gold and silver doré by TVI Pacific at its Cantuan oxide project in the Philippines; Approval of the Environmental Management Plan of Tiomin Resources by the Kenyan government.

Reports developments related to mining industry as of September 2001. Views of Sir Robert Wilson and J. Stephen Whisler on the effect of world economy on metal markets; Increase of gold production by Goldcorp Inc. in Ontario; Acquisition of Outokumpo Group of the worldwide metallurgical technology business of Lurgi AG.

The article discusses the increment in the export trade of the mining companies of Ontario throughout the world. It mentions that several companies having their operations in South America including Goldcorp, Kinross Gold Corp. and Yamana Gold, Dundee Precious Metals Inc. owns and operate the several mines in the countries of Eastern Europe, and a silver mining project also developing by Silver Bear Resources Inc. in eastern region of Russia.

The article reports on the integration agreement signed by Goldcorp, Glencore International and Yamana Gold pursuant to which the Agua Rica project of Yamana will be operated and developed with the use of facilities and infrastructure of the Alumbrera mine in Catamarca, Argentina in 2019.

The article offers world news briefs related to the mining industry as of February 2013. Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) proposed a plan to reconfigure its Rustenburg operations into three mines and targets to create 14, 000 jobs. The board of directors of Inmet Mining recommended that its shareholders reject the offer from First Quantum Minerals Ltd. Goldcorp Inc. is expecting that its gold production will be increased by 70 percent over the next five years.

The article discusses the three-phase mining wastewater treatment of Marlin gold mine of Montana Explorada de Guatemala, subsidiary of Goldcorp Inc. It notes that Goldcorp follows International Cyanide code and other tight standards to assure great level of protection of its discharge water. The new treatment plant by Crown Solutions Inc., business unit of Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies, consists phases of cyanide oxidation, clarification and carbon absorption.

The article reports developments related to the mining industries of Latin America. Bechtel Corp. announced that it has received the engineering, procurement and construction contract for the $1.7 billion development project of Los Bronces which will be completed and operational by January 2011 and expected to provide more than 30 years of mine life. Goldcorp Inc. plans to expand the Peñasquito project mill throughput by 30% as well as the acceleration of the production schedule scheme to attain 48% increase in production reserves and outputs that will cost $1.49 billion. Cardero Resource Corp. released its advanced engineering/prefeasibility-level studies on the development phase of the Pampa El Toro iron stands deposit and scoping level studies which will start in January 2008.

The article reports on the partnership between gold mining companies Goldcorp and Barrick Gold to develop gold mining projects through a joint venture (JV) in Maricunga gold belt located in Atacama Region in Chile. Topics discussed include the companies' acquisition of assets as part of the transaction such as stake from mine company Cerro Casale, the ownership structure under the JV agreement, and Goldcorp's acquisition of mining operator Exeter.

The article offers world news briefs related to mining industry and mining equipment suppliers in 2016. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. and Caterpillar Inc. have entered into a strategic alliance agreement. Goldcorp Inc. stated it is working with Rock Technology Marketing and Sandvik Mining to make its Borden gold project the first all-electric mine. Tenova Pyromet has finished more than 50% of the platinum group metals furnace of Northam Platinum Ltd.

The article reports on the acquisition of Goldcorp Inc. by Newmont Mining Corp. Topics discussed include views of Gary Goldberg, chief executive officer (CEO) at Newmont, on impact of the acquisition in enhancement of gold business; statements given by David Garofalo, from Goldcorp., on stakeholders; and plans of Newmont to oversee the combined company's total annual gold production.

A correction to the article "Focusing the Flow" is presented, in which the supplier of fans and software for Goldcorp's Éléonore mine ventilation control system was incorrectly identified.

The article reports that Goldcorp Inc. and the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in a self-governing Yukon First Nation based in Dawson City, have signed a collaborative agreement for the Coffee gold project.

The article focuses on prevalence of mining services at British Columbia (BC) and Yukon with assessment of mining jurisdiction of the regions. Topics discussed include presence of an abundant mineral resources at BC such as copper porphyry along with coal reserves; observation of an increment in exploration services at the Golden Triangle for several minerals; and analysis of different acquisitions in Yukon region such as Kaminak Gold is acquired by Goldcorp.

The article offers Latin America mining industry news briefs as of September 2014. Newmont Mining has received the "Right of Exploitation" from the government of Suriname for development at its Merian open-pit gold mine in northeast Suriname. Goldcorp poured its first gold bar at its new Cerro Negro, Nicaragua gold mine. Tahoe Resources' new Escobal silver mine located in southeast of Guatemala City, Guatemala, exceeded its design capacity of 3,500 to 3,709 metric tons per day in June.

The article offers mining news briefs from Latin America as of June 2014. The results of a new preliminary economic assessment of Caspiche gold-copper deposit in Chile has been reported by Exeter Resource Corp. The Los Filos mine of the company Goldcorp located in Mexico has resumed all its operation. The company Mineral Panama, subsidiary of the firm First Quantum Minerals, will buy assets and property rights of the company Petaquilla Minerals for 60 million U.S. dollars. INSET: Goldcorp Resumes Operations at Los Filos.

The article offers Latin America mining industry news briefs as of May 2014. Goldcorp Inc. has suspended its operations at its Los Filos mine in Guerrero state, Mexico. Horizonte Minerals PLC's pre-feasibility study (PFS) confirms its Araguaia laterite nickel project in Brazil as a major project. Alcoa Inc. has cut the smelting capacity of its smelters in Brazil.

The article discusses various computer software used by mining companies to calculate mineral reserves. It explores a study conducted by SNL Metals & Mining which investigated five leading gold producers in 2012 including Newmont Mining, Goldcorp, and AngloGold Ashanti. Among the featured computer software include the MineSight Reserve of Mintec Inc., the MineScape Block Model of Ventyx, and Carlson Geology part of Carlson Software's Mining 2014 package.

The article reports that mining firm Silver Standard Resources has agreed to purchase the Marigold gold mine from the subsidiaries of Goldcorp Inc. and Barrick Gold Corp.

The article focuses on a lease amendment reached between Pueblo Viejo Dominicana Corp. (PVDC), company operating the Pueblo Viejo open-pit gold mine in Dominican Republic and the government of the Dominican Republic. It informs that the amendment would increase Dominican government's profits in early years of operation of the mine. It further reports that the company is jointly owned by the Canada based mining companies Barrick Gold Corporation, in Toronto, and Goldcorp Inc., in Vancouver.

The article reports on the joint venture Pueblo Viejo gold project by Barrick Gold and Goldcorp Inc. in the Dominican Republic. The project will be operated by Barrick which owns a 60 percent interest. Commercial production of gold is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2012 with a maximum capacity of 210,000 ounces.

The article focuses on the deal between Goldcorp and Kaminak Gold wherein Goldcorp will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Kaminak in an all-share transaction valued at approximately 250 million Canadian dollars.

The article offers news briefs related to the Latin American mining sector as of January 2016. Topics are Barrick Gold Corp.'s joint venture with Antofagasta PLC to manage its Zaldívar copper mine in Chile, Goldcorp Inc.'s announcement that it has partnered with Teck Resources Ltd. to merger their respective projects in Atacama, Chile, and Silver Standard Resources' agreement with Golden Arrow Resources to develop its Chinchillas prospective silver-lead-zinc deposit project in Argentina.

The article offers mining related news briefs around the world. The Gemcom InSite operational performance management product line of Gemcon Software International introduced its new Human Logistic product which supports the administration of geographically distributed operations and personnel movements. Dos Santos International was awarded the contract for an overland conveyor system at Goldcorp Inc.'s Los Filos project in the U.S.

The article offers news briefs related to the mining industry in Latin America. Goldcorp Inc. has completed the construction of its first sulphide line project in Mexico. The mining exposition hosted by Buenos Aires and the session entitled "Mining in the XXI Century" are the two popular events attended by many people. Quadra Mining Ltd. is planning to use its Franle open-pit heap-leach project in producing its first copper cathode.

The article features a business forecast on the production performance of Goldcorp in Mexico. On January 8, 2008, the company provided a production and cost guidance for 2009, wherein it forecasted that its development projects will increase by 50% until 2013. It mentions that the firm expects to produce about 2.3 million ounce (oz) of gold.

The article reports the completion of Goldcorp's feasibility study for the combined development of its Los Filos and Bermejal gold deposits in Guerrero, Mexico. The combined development of the deposits which are two kilometers apart, 230 kilometer south of Mexico City will be called as the Los Filos project. The two deposits which will be developed as a twin open-pit/heapleach operation will have a $187 million development capital cost. Moreover, commercial production is expected to start on the second quarter of 2007.

This article reports that Goldcorp Inc.'s mineral reserves at its Alumbrera copper/gold mine in northwestern Argentina have increased by more than 10 percent and $15.5 million will be spent on an expansion of the concentrator at the mine. The expansion, which is projected to increase mill throughput by 8 percent to 40 million mt/y, is scheduled for commissioning in December 2006 and should result in an increase in production levels. The company said Alumbrera recently confirmed 40 million mt of additional reserves from its on-going ore delineation drilling program, undertaken both within the existing ore envelope and from extensions at depth, plus improvements in the ultimate pit slope design. This equates to an additional 500,000 oz of gold and 375 million lb of contained copper over the life of the mine, and is a further increase to the 80 million mt of reserves Alumbrera announced in June 2004. The mine plan has been re-optimized based on a new geological model with this additional mineralization.

The article reports that Goldcorp Inc.'s all-share bid d acquired Wheaton River Minerals Ltd. on Feb. 14, 2005. The companies announced that 69% of Wheaton's shares had been tendered in acceptance Goldcorp's offer, surpassing Goldcorp's minimum two-thirds requirement. The offer was one Goldcorp share for four Wheaton River shares. All tendered shares were taken up and paid. To complete the transaction, Goldcorp extended the expiration date for its offer giving remaining Wheaton River shareholders additional time to tender.

Presents mining industries-related news items in the Canada, as of April 2004. Falconbridge Ltd.'s development program at its Nickel Rim South deposit near Sudbury, Ontario; Contract extension obtained by Dynatec Corp. from Goldcorp; Aurizon Mines' awarding of the feasibility study contract to Met-Chem Canada Inc. for the Casa Berardi gold project.

The article offers Latin America mining industry news brief as of December 2014. Participation of Suriname government into the fully funded equity ownership stake in the Merian open-pit gold project of the Newmont Mining in Suriname. Anglo American shipped the first iron ore from its Minas-Rio mine in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Withdrawn of Environmental Impact Study (EIS) by Goldcorp for its El Morro copper-gold project in the Atacama Region of Chile.

The article reports that Osisko Mining's board of directors on January 20, 2013 announced that the company's shareholders opposes the bid offered by gold producer Goldcorp on January 13, 2013 and Goldcorp said its offer would remain open for acceptance until February 19, 2014.

The article presents several announcements including the appointment of Russell Ball, as executive vice president of capital management at Goldcorp Inc., John Labate, as chief financial officer at Midway Gold Corp., and Karli Anderson, as vice president at Alternative Earth Resources Inc.

The article reports on the certificate of authorization issued by the Quebec Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks permitting the full construction of the Éléonore gold project of Goldcorp Inc. in the James Bay region of the northern Quebec.

The article offers news briefs related to mining industries in Latin America. Vale has entered an agreement with the Export-Import Bank of China and the Bank of China Ltd. for financing to build ore carriers at the Rongsheng shipyard in China. Chile Inversiones de Minerales Ltd. has signed a letter of intent to acquire the 70% iron sands reserve development project in Coquimbo, Chile. Goldcorp Inc. will acquire Andean Resources Ltd.'s asset for 3.6 billion Canadian dollars.

The article reports on the plans of Goldcorp Inc. to develop its Cochenour mining project in the Red Lake district of Ontario. No mineral has yet exist for Cochenour but Goldcorp is developing the project for initial scoping estimates. Cohcenour developmental activities include preparation of a study to determine the preferred means in accessing the Bruce Channel deposit. It also started dewatering the existing Cochenour shaft which will help in the exploration of the Bruce Channel.