On Nov. 14, Pan American Silver Corp. announced it is purchasing Tahoe Resources in a $1.1-billion deal. The merger creates the world’s largest silver reserve base and silver measured and indicated resource base, as well as the largest publicly traded silver mining company by free float.

In renewing the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit for an unprecedented five years, Ottawa has shown significant, and much needed support for the minerals industry, says the NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines.

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has welcomed measures included in the 2018 Fall Economic Statement as an important boost to Canadian mining competitiveness.   

Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. (TSX: MPVD) has announced the preliminary results of its latest diamond sale, which closed on November 14, 2018. These results include the sale of fancies and specials to De Beers Canada as part of the previous production split, where De Beers Canada was the successful bidder.

George H. Read, Sr. VP Exploration & Development of Star Diamond Corporation (TSX: DIAM) has announced that Rio Tinto Exploration Canada (RTEC) has commenced an HQ core drilling program, consisting of 11 holes and some 3,300 metres of drilling on five kimberlites.

NorZinc Ltd. (TSX: NZC) has changed its name from Canadian Zinc Corporation (previous TSX symbol: CZN) and has begun trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the new name NorZinc Ltd. and the new symbol ‘NZC.’

McEwen Mining Inc. (TSX: MUX) recently appointed Chris Stewart its President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective September 1, 2018. He replaces Xavier Ochoa who resigned to pursue an opportunity closer to home and family in South America.

The release of a federal government competitiveness report is an important call to action requiring a commitment from Ottawa that it is prepared to improve Canada’s global competitiveness by delivering more agile regulations, improved infrastructure, and continuing to develop a workforce for the future while accelerating innovation, say leaders from Canada’s forest products sector.

The Canadian government is strengthening and supporting Indigenous jobs in Canada’s forestry sector. On Sept. 13, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Hon. Amarjeet Sohi, announced $400,000 for the Meadow Lake Tribal Council to sustain over 400 jobs near its NorSask Forest Products facility in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan.

Cementation Canada Inc. has been awarded the design and construction of the new internal underground shaft for the Onaping Depth Project at Craig Mine, part of Glencore’s Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations (Sudbury INO).