Chinese fund eyes Glencore gold mine in Kazakhstan
China’s state-backed Silk Road Fund is said to be considering a joint $2 billion bid with China National Gold Group for the Vasilkovskoye mine.
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Tahoe expands presence in Canada, to acquire Whitney JV from Goldcorp
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