7th Nov 2018 14:52
LONDON (Alliance News) - Randgold Resources Ltd on Wednesday said its shareholders have given the thumbs up to its planned merger with Barrick Gold Corp.
Of those who voted, 95% approved the merger, with 5% against. Turnout was almost 100%.
The merger - announced in late September - will create a giant USD18.3 billion gold mining company to be named Barrick Group, headed up by current Randgold Chief Executive Mark Bristow.
Shares were 0.3% higher on Wednesday at 6,294.00 pence each. Randgold will leave the London Stock Exchange once the merger is complete.
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