Finance & business

Wesfarmers has entered into a process and exclusivity deed to acquire Kidman Resources for approximately US$776 million.

Canadian mining company Equinox Gold Corp. has announced the results of their annual general meeting.

Tony S. Giardini has been appointed new President of Ivanhoe Mines and will work alongside the current President to ensure a smooth transition prior to his retirement at the end of June.

Guyana Goldfields inc. has announced its financial and operating results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2019, as well as results from its optimised life of mine plan "Optimised LOM Plan". The company previously released first quarter 2019 operational results on 16 April 2019.

China Natural Resources, Inc. has announced its results of operations for the year ended 31 December 2018.

Yesterday, Jolimont’s €4 million equity investment was accepted by indurad.

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd has announced that each of the ten nominees listed in the management were elected as directors of Agnico Eagle.

Altura Mining has published a quarterly activities report for the first quarter of 2019.

Vivas Kumar joins Benchmark Mineral Intelligence as Principal Consultant in Benchmark's Forecast & Consultancy Division. 

CITIC Metal Co., Ltd is to invest an additional CAN$612 million in Ivanhoe Mines at CAN$3.98 per share.

BHP continues to hold the titles of world’s most valuable and world’s strongest mining brand, with a brand value of US$6 billion and an AA brand strength rating.

Epiroc US has appointed Jon Torpy as its new general manager.

Teck Resources Limited announces the date its is to pay an eligible dividend to its shareholders.

Northern Vertex Mining Corp. has reported record production at its Moss gold mine in March this year.

Barrick Gold Corp and Newmont Goldcorp Corp.’s joint venture have successfully cleared all regulatory conditions required for its completion.