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Newmont Corporation is drawing interest from multiple potential bidders for its Akyem gold mine in Ghana, one of several non-core assets it plans to divest following its acquisition of Newcrest Mining. The latest interested party is Asante Gold, a Vancouver-headquartered miner that has support from Ghana's government to bid on Akyem. Ghana's president has called for local ownership of Akyem, saying the government wants to ensure its mineral resources "better benefit the Ghanaian people." That makes Asante, which is 43% owned Ghanaian investors -- including two sovereign wealth funds -- a logical party to receive the country's backing. The sale has also drawn interest from several Chinese Bidders, including Shandong Gold Mining Co., Ltd. and Zijin Mining Group. Story in Bloomberg News: https://lnkd.in/dhvze4PX

West Africa-Focused Gold Miner Asante to Bid for Newmont’s Akyem

West Africa-Focused Gold Miner Asante to Bid for Newmont’s Akyem

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