Russia: Highland Gold Mining output down in Q3 2016

In Q3 Highland Gold Mining Ltd produced 63.09 thousand ounces of gold equivalent, down by 11% YoY. Output decrease is explained by the drop in Belaya Gora production. Mnogovershinnoye and Novoshirokinskoye mines output remained mostly flat. In January-September gold output totaled 191.75 thousand ounces, up by 0.2% YoY. This year the company intends to mine…

Russia: Fosun Group to buy 25% in Polyus

Polyus Gold International Ltd (PGIL) of tycoon Said Kerimov is in talks to sell 25% plus one share in the Russian largest gold producer to China’s Fosun Group for $2 billion. A source reported that the negotiations were at an advanced stage, and the deal might take place in late 2016 or in early 2017.…