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Coeur Mining Secures Final Approvals for New Gold Acquisition, Reshaping North American Precious Metals Landscape

Coeur Mining has cleared the final regulatory and shareholder hurdles to acquire New Gold, a move set to significantly expand its North American asset base and production profile. The deal, now approved by the Supreme Court of British Columbia, marks a major step in the ongoing consolidation within the gold and silver mining sector.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Coeur Mining Clears Final Hurdle for New Gold Acquisition, Eyes North American Expansion

The Supreme Court of British Columbia has granted final approval for Coeur Mining's acquisition of New Gold, moving the deal into its final regulatory phase. The transaction, poised to significantly expand Coeur's precious metals footprint, advances as the miner's stock shows considerable strength over the past year.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Coeur Mining Clears Key Hurdle in $7 Billion New Gold Takeover, Aims for 2026 Completion

A British Columbia court has given its final approval to Coeur Mining's planned acquisition of New Gold, moving the deal that will create a North American precious metals giant one step closer to its expected H1 2026 closing.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Coeur Mining Clears Final Hurdle, Set to Absorb New Gold in Major North American Metals Consolidation

Coeur Mining's acquisition of New Gold has received final court approval in British Columbia, marking a pivotal step toward creating a larger, diversified precious metals producer. The deal is poised to reshape the competitive landscape for mid-tier gold and silver miners in North America.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

British Steel Bidder Faces Legal Hurdle Over Brazilian Mine Dispute

Exclusive: Michael Flacks, the financier vying for British Steel, is embroiled in a transatlantic court battle with French group Imerys over a failed mining deal, casting a shadow over his ambitious industrial acquisition plans.

Feb 5, 2026

World

Eskay Creek Mine Clears Final Hurdle: Skeena Secures Key Environmental Permit, Paving Way for 2027 Restart

Skeena Resources has received the final Environmental Management Act permit for its Eskay Creek gold-silver project in British Columbia, completing the regulatory process and setting the stage for mining to resume in Q2 2027 following a collaborative approval with Indigenous partners.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Coeur Mining and New Gold Merger Clears Final Hurdle with Overwhelming Shareholder Backing

Shareholders of both Coeur Mining and New Gold have voted decisively in favor of a merger that will create a major North American precious metals producer, with the deal now awaiting final regulatory approvals.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

New Gold Shareholders Overwhelmingly Approve Coeur Mining Acquisition, Paving Way for Major North American Precious Metals Player

Shareholders of New Gold Inc. (TSX:NGD) and Coeur Mining, Inc. have given resounding approval to Coeur's plan to acquire all outstanding shares of New Gold. The vote clears a critical path for the merger, which now awaits final regulatory and court nods to create a significantly larger, diversified precious metals producer with enhanced scale and exploration prospects across North America.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Hycroft Mining's Wild Ride: Is the High-Flying Stock Now Overvalued?

After a meteoric 442% surge over 90 days, Hycroft Mining Holding (HYMC) shares are experiencing a sharp pullback, raising questions about its sky-high valuation and the sustainability of its rally amidst ongoing operational challenges.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Core Silver Uncovers Major Copper-Molybdenum Corridor at Laverdiere, Expanding Potential of BC Project

New soil sampling results from Core Silver's Laverdiere project in British Columbia reveal a significant multi-kilometre mineralized corridor, extending known deposits and pointing to a large, open porphyry-skarn system with high-grade potential.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Cipher Mining's Pivot to AI Infrastructure Sparks Investor Jitters, Shares Tumble 25%

Cipher Mining's strategic shift from Bitcoin mining to building AI data centers for Amazon, funded by a $2 billion debt offering, has triggered a sharp sell-off as markets weigh the long-term contracts against new financial risks.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Aris Mining Leadership Overhaul Sparks Valuation Debate Amid Soaring Share Price

Aris Mining (TSX:ARIS) has consolidated leadership under founder Neil Woodyer, while its stock has nearly doubled in three months. Analysts are divided on whether the current valuation gap presents an opportunity or a red flag, as the company's ambitious growth narrative collides with a sky-high P/E ratio.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Cipher Mining Pivots from Bitcoin to AI Infrastructure with $2 Billion Bond Plan and Major AWS Deal

Cipher Mining Technologies announces a strategic shift, securing a 15-year lease with Amazon Web Services for its new Texas data center and planning a $2 billion debt offering to fund the AI-focused facility, marking a significant departure from its origins in cryptocurrency mining.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Breaches $73K Support, Mining Stocks Plunge as Crypto Correction Intensifies

Bitcoin fell below $73,000 on Feb. 4, 2026, reaching its lowest level since April 2025 and triggering a double-digit selloff in major mining stocks. The decline extends a four-month retreat from all-time highs, pressured by large holder sales and waning mining profitability.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Columbia Sportswear Stock Surges on Strong Earnings, Bullish Outlook

Shares of Columbia Sportswear (COLM) soared over 13% after the outdoor apparel giant posted better-than-expected Q4 results and issued an optimistic full-year profit forecast, signaling a potential turnaround after a period of market skepticism.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

New Jersey's Banking Landscape Shifts as Columbia and Northfield Announce $597M Merger

In a move set to create an $18 billion regional powerhouse, Columbia Financial and Northfield Bancorp have agreed to merge. The deal marks Columbia's strategic entry into the New York market and signals continued consolidation among Northeast banks.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Almonty Industries Hits Record High as U.S. Critical Minerals Push Fuels Mining Rally

Shares of Almonty Industries surged to an all-time peak following updates to the U.S. 'Project Vault' initiative, which aims to secure domestic supply chains for over 50 critical minerals, boosting rare earth and mining stocks.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Hycroft Mining Shares Surge 19% on Precious Metals Rally and Nevada Drill Results

Shares of Hycroft Mining Holding Corp. (HYMC) jumped sharply Tuesday, buoyed by a rebound in gold and silver prices and promising new drilling data from its Nevada deposit.

Feb 4, 2026

World

India Orders British Tourists to Depart Over Pro-Palestine Sticker Campaign in Pushkar

Two British nationals on tourist visas have been issued 'Leave India' notices after authorities found they had pasted politically charged stickers in a Rajasthan town known for its Israeli backpacker community, violating visa terms.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Columbia Sportswear Outperforms Expectations in Q4, Defying U.S. Market Headwinds

Columbia Sportswear's fourth-quarter results surpassed guidance, driven by resilient international growth and direct-to-consumer strength, even as its domestic market continues to face pressure.

Feb 4, 2026