Chinese bank backs two bidders for Khoemacau
Friday, September 22, 2023 | 470 Views |
Rumbling on: Khoemacau is building up to a bidding war PIC: KHOEMACAU.COM
Shortlisted for the mine include the Australian-based Citic Pacific Mining Company, MMG, Exxaro, Endeavour Mining, Impala Platinum and Zijin Mining. MMG and Zijin Mining have major Chinese equity ownership.
This week, sources familiar with the discussions about the potential deal said the latest developments might add weight to the Chinese bids.
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