Newmont Goldcorp said operations at the Mexican mine remained temporarily halted.

Columnist Clyde Russell calls miners' motivation to tackle climate issues into question.

Proven and probable reserves at the Amaruq deposit are 24.9 million tonnes grading 3.59 g/t gold or 2.9 million contained oz.

The parties have agreed to extend the exclusivity period to the end of December.

The deal ups Zijin’s holding to 13.88% from 9.8% and reduces Friedland’s to 13.2%, leaving two Chinese companies as the Canadian miner’s top shareholders.