Chaparral Gold Corp

The Niobec niobium mine in Quebec, which was purchased from Iamgold last year by Magris Resources, a Toronto-based private equity firm. Credit: Iamgold

Financial Matters, M&A February 25, 2015

Commentary: The pros and cons of private equity investment

In Canada, private equity (PE) firms have not traditionally played a prominent role in the mining industry. Perhaps this is due to uncertainty regarding the longer payoff periods associated with the mineral extraction industry and the fact that…

A drill rig at Chaparral Gold's 100% owned Goldfield property in central Nevada. Credit: Chaparral Gold

Financial Matters, M&A July 25, 2014

Waterton boosts Chaparral bid

VANCOUVER – Five months after first bidding for Chaparral Gold (TSX: CHL), Waterton Global Resource Management has increased its offer for the Nevada gold explorer.

Looking west towards Chaparral Gold's Converse gold-silver project in north-central Nevada. Credit: Chaparral Gold

News March 26, 2014

Chaparral lifts Converse gold count as Waterton takeover deadline looms

VANCOUVER — As it works to fend off a hostile takeover bid from Waterton Global Resource Management, Chaparral Gold (TSX: CHL; US-OTC: CRRGF) has boosted the gold resource at its Converse project in north-central Nevada to 6.6 million oz….