Mine building delays and cost overruns plaque the industry, though Yamana has consistently got it done.  Yamana bids $400-million for Extorre; plans 18% dividend boost at Globe and Mail.

FNV holds the Taca Taca royalty.  Perhaps TCK is interested.  Lumina Copper mulls options in strategic review:  Mineweb.

As copper price falls, high-cost projects lose their lustre at Financial Post.

Juniors staggering mine development:  Financial Post.

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