Digging Deep
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Digging Deep
What’s Next After the Gold Game-Changer Merger?
What does the Equinox Gold and Calibre Mining mega-merger mean for your gold investments? Kitco’s Senior Mining Editor and Anchor Paul Harris interviews Joe Mazumdar, Editor of Exploration Insights, at the 2025 PDAC conference in Toronto, Canada. In this episode of Digging Deep Mazumdar shares his recent experiences in Africa, discussing resource nationalism in West Africa and promising developments elsewhere. The interview also delves into the recent Equinox Gold and Calibre Mining merger, analyzing its implications for the gold sector. Finally, Mazumdar provides his expert perspective on the potential impact of US tariffs on copper and the broader mining industry.
Key points:
- Concerns over resource nationalism and security risks in West Africa are making other regions more attractive for investment.
- The Equinox Gold and Calibre Mining merger is a significant scaling move with both potential benefits and risks for shareholders.
- Potential US tariffs on copper could benefit domestic cathode producers but might increase overall mining costs due to tariffs on steel and Chinese equipment.
- Geopolitical risks and potential tariff impacts are creating uncertainty in the base and industrial metals markets.
- The current sentiment at PDAC is more industry-focused, with increased M&A and exploration alliances expected.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the author and may not reflect those of Kitco Metals Inc. The author has made every effort to ensure accuracy of information provided; however, neither Kitco Metals Inc. nor the author can guarantee such accuracy. This article is strictly for informational purposes only. It is not a solicitation to make any exchange in commodities, securities or other financial instruments. Kitco Metals Inc. and the author of this podcast do not accept culpability for losses and/ or damages arising from the use of this publication.
