Cadia is still expanding — the year saw Newcrest deliver the first ore from its new PC2-3 panel cave, and PC1-2 is now under development.

Source: https://investingnews.com/barrick-welcomes-nevada-governor-joe-lombardo-and-his-delegation-to-canada/

However, unbeknownst to the competitor and anyone else outside the discussion, Newcrest had been given a week's reprieve, delaying the process for seven days.

Source: https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8108029/dig-into-this-demands-for-action-over-mining-corruption-claims/?src=rss

M&A can also result in metal diversification—one of Newmont’s stated goals in acquiring Newcrest.

Source: https://www.etftrends.com/is-this-start-of-new-golden-age-gold-mining-deals/

Newmont, which has mines in Ghana has made a bid to buy Newcrest for an amount of $19.5 billion, described as a ‘mega bid’ in the industry.

Source: https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2023/04/12/us-gold-miner-newmont-makes-19-5b-offer-to-buy-australian-rival-newcrest-mining/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=us-gold-miner-newmont-makes-19-5b-offer-to-buy-australian-rival-newcrest-mining

The deal between Colorado-based Newmont Corp and Australian rival Newcrest is shaping up to be the largest corporate deal so far this year.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/markets/article-11721505/BUSINESS-LIVE-BP-profits-28bn-Ferrexpo-units-accounts-frozen.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490