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Barrick open to discuss a joint venture in Nevada with Newmont

Chief executive Mark Bristow will discuss a potential JV with rival Newmont only if his company runs the operation.

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Newmont rejects $18B hostile bid by Barrick, releases private messages

The US mining giant fired back with the terms of a deal that seeks merging operations in Nevada.

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Australian mining industry group praises free trade deal with Peru

PAFTA provides duty-free access across all tariff lines for iron, steel, aluminium, and base metals, among other commodities.

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Barrick, Newmont step up game to sway top investors

Barrick forecasts over $7 billion in pre-tax savings over 20 years, based on net present value — $4.7 billion of which will come from Nevada.

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Rio Tinto may have found its next major copper mine in W. Australia

World’s second largest miner has confirmed an “exciting” copper find at its Winu project, in the Paterson Range in the East Pilbara.

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Brazil’s deadly dam collapse pushes miners to set global rules for tailings

The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), a London-based industry group representing 27 companies, is setting an independent panel of experts to develope a global standard for tailings facilities to be enforced to its members.

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