Equinox Gold and Calibre Mining have successfully completed the previously announced merger, creating an Americas-focused diversified gold producer with a portfolio anchored by two Canadian gold mines: Greenstone and Valentine. The Valentine mine, which is in Newfoundland & Labrador, is in the final stages of construction and plant commissioning, with first gold expected by the end of the third quarter…
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Barrick reveals new name, stock symbol
Following shareholder approval, Toronto-headquartered Barrick Gold has completed its name change to Barrick Mining Corporation and Société minière Barrick in French. “Barrick’s vision is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper exploration, development and mining company. Along with our world-class portfolio of six Tier-1 gold mines, we are building a substantial copper business which will be a meaningful…
Read MoreNewmont offloads Musselwhite, Éléonore
In the final months of 2024, Newmont agreed to sell two of its gold mines as part of a plan to divest its non-core assets. Newmont has agreed to sell its Musselwhite gold mine in Ontario, Canada, to Vancouver-based Orla Mining for up to US$850 million in total consideration. Musselwhite is a fly-in, fly-out operation located approximately 500 kilometers north…
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