Kinross completes divestment of Russian assets

Canadian-based miner Kinross Gold Corp. has completed the sale of its Russian assets to the Highland Gold Mining group of companies for US$340 million in cash.  The previously agreed total for the Kupol mine and surrounding exploration licenses, plus the Udinsk project was $680 million. However, Kinross said the price was adjusted by the companies following a review by the…

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Kinross selling Russian assets to Highland Gold

After first announcing the formation of a divestment plan late last month, Canadian miner Kinross Gold has entered a definitive agreement to sell off its Russian assets to Highland Gold Mining for US$680 million in cash. The assets include the actively operating Kupol mine; exploration assets including the Chulbatkan project; and other related infrastructure. Specifically, Kinross said, it will receive…

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