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Meet SNC, the firm that Trudeau’s risking his career to save

Why is Justin Trudeau risking his political career to rescue the construction firm? It comes down to three things: jobs, SNC’s political clout and the special status that many Quebec companies hold.

Bloomberg News | March 11, 2019 | 10:59 am

Gold miners don’t quite put a ring on it: Liam Denning

After a parade of insults, suspect numbers and pitch decks, Barrick Gold Corp. and Newmont Mining Corp. have agreed to a deal.

Bloomberg Opinion | March 11, 2019 | 9:15 am

Luxfer’s acquisition of Neo Performance falls through

The Manchester-based company had agreed to acquire Neo for $612 million in cash and stock.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 11, 2019 | 7:19 am

Barrick gives up plans to acquire Newmont, will form Nevada JV instead

Under the deal, Barrick will take a 61.5% stake in the joint venture consisting of the duo’s Nevada mines, with Newmont holding the remainder.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 11, 2019 | 4:00 am

Newcrest grabs majority stake in Canadian copper-gold mine

Australia’s largest gold producer is paying $806.5 million for a 70% stake in Imperial Metals’ Red Chris copper and gold mine, located in British Columbia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 11, 2019 | 2:50 am

Gold and graphene now used in biosensors to detect diseases

Scientists took what they call a "first step" toward creating ultrasensitive biosensors to detect the disorders that cause affections such as Alzheimer's disease.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 10, 2019 | 9:31 am

Glencore, Goldcorp and Yamana ink agreement to integrate Argentina mines

The Agua Rica mineral reserve is estimated to contain 4.5 million tonnes of copper and 6.5 million ounces of gold contained in approximately 910 million tonnes of ore.

MINING.com Editor | March 8, 2019 | 1:04 pm