Giant gold miner eager to keep $38b Australian mega-deal alive

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 30, 2026

The South African giant vying to buy Australia’s largest gold miner is “open to further dialogue” after its initial $38 billion takeover bid was shot down.

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Giant gold miner eager to keep $38b Australian mega-deal alive

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