Russia: Polyus gold output up in Q3 2018

The gold production of Russia’s Polyus increased by 15% QoQ, to 691,200 ounces in July-September, the company said in a statement on October 16. In January-September the output rose by 14% YoY, to 1.8 million ounces. Sales amounted to $2.112 billion at the average price of $1.275 per ounce. (Prime/Ukrainian metal)