Mining M&A Goes Hostile as Targets Want More – Bloomberg

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-03-04/mining-m-a-goes-hostile-as-targets-want-more-corporate-c.html

Miner Misplace Hopes for Cash in Private Firms – Globe & Mail

Contrary to popular belief, private equity is not going to be the saviour for mining companies desperate for cash to fund their exploration and projects. There are only a few private equity firms that have a real interest in the mining space and they are taking their time looking for new investments. “The industry has […]

Private Equity Execs Say Mining Deals Just Starting To Heat Up – Financial Post

http://business.financialpost.com/2014/03/04/pdac-2014-private-equity-execs-say-mining-deals-just-starting-to-heat-up/

Waterton Makes $59 Million Bid to Own Arizona’s Chaparral Gold – Reuters

https://www.pehub.com/canada/2014/02/19/waterton-makes-59-mln-bid-to-own-arizonas-chaparral-gold/

Private Equity Fund Launches Hostile Bid For Cashed Up Chaparral Gold – Mining Markets

http://www.miningmarkets.ca/news/private-equity-fund-launches-hostile-bid-for-cashed-up-chaparral-gold/1002920689/?&er=NA