Record Profits and M&A Heat Gold Space

Can Newmont ever catch up to Agnico Eagle’s performance? Joe Mazumdar, Editor of Exploration Insights, joins Kitco Mining’s Paul Harris to break down a busy week for mining and M&A activity. Mazumdar discusses Agnico Eagle’s outperformance over Newmont, the implications of Trump’s proposed 28-day mining permit approvals, and the major Barrick gold divestments. He also unpacks the takeover of Lumina Gold and Orogen Royalties, and what these deals signal for the mining sector’s future. Key points: Why Agnico Eagle is outperforming Newmont Will Trump’s 28-day permitting plan work? Why Barrick sold its stake in the massive Donlin gold project Orogen Royalties’ big payday and Silicon project insights The Lumina Gold buyout and challenges for developers 00:00 Introduction: Gold Producers' Quarterly Results 01:15 Newmont vs. Agnico: Performance Analysis 03:30 Dividend Policies and Share Buybacks 06:35 US Mining Permitting Reforms 11:52 Seabed Mining: Pros and Cons 12:46 Mergers and Acquisitions in the Mining Sector 13:50 Spotlight on Barrick Gold 23:48 Triple Flag's Acquisition of Orogen Royalties 30:42 Lumina Gold's Acquisition by China Moly 37:42 Equinox Gold and Calibre Mining Merger 39:40 Conclusion and Farewell Follow Paul Harris on X: @PaulHarrisGold (https://x.com/paulharrisgold) Follow Kitco Mining on X: @KitcoMining (https://x.com/kitcomining) #mining #gold #investing __________________________________________________________________ Kitco Mining is dedicated to reporting on the mining industry. Our mandate is to be the top resource for all mining information and news, offering a clear perspective on where the industry is going through breaking news coverage, mining trends, and in-depth reporting, presented with precious, rare earth, base metals, and industry stock prices. Get important precious and base metal updates while on the go with the Kitco Gold LIVE! app - https://applications.kitco.com Stay connected with us X - https://x.com/KitcoMining Instagram -   / kitcomining   LinkedIn -   / kitco-mining   Facebook -   / kitcomining   Connect with the Kitco Mining anchors Paul Harris - https://x.com/paulharrisgold For more in-depth mining coverage, visit us here - https://www.kitco.com/mining Disclaimer: Videos are not trading advice, and the views expressed may not reflect those of Kitco Metals Inc.