Australia's Resolute Mining to acquire Africa's Toro Gold for $274m

Australia's Resolute Mining to acquire Africa's Toro Gold for $274m

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Resolute Mining Ltd said on Wednesday it would buy West Africa-focused Toro Gold Ltd in a cash and stock deal worth $274 million, as the company looks to expand production amid a run of consolidation in the gold industry.

West Australia-based Resolute, which has mining operations in Africa, said it would acquire privately held Toro for $130 million in cash and 142.5 million Resolute shares.

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