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.