Australia's top gold miner, Newcrest Mining , agreed a $8.5 billion takeover of Lihir Gold on Tuesday, signaling a hunger for foreign income among local miners after Canberra hit them with a new tax.
IBT Staff Reporter
May 03, 2010
Australia's top gold miner, Newcrest Mining , raised its offer for local rival Lihir Gold to $8.8 billion, winning the support of its target to create the world's 4th-largest listed gold miner.
IBT Staff Reporter
May 03, 2010