POLYUS GOLD EDGES GOLD OUTPUT UP TO 38 TONNES IN 2008

摘要

Russia's number one gold producer, Polyus Gold, has announced it edged gold output up to 38 tonnes in 2008 and that capex last year amounted to 443 million dollars. It also said it has compiled a short list of five potential acquisition targets and that it could decide against buying a controlling stake if the holders of KazakhGold bonds do not waive early redemption of those bonds. Polyus has also signed a protocol of intent to form a joint venture with Kinross to develop the Nezhdaninskoye gold field, Russia's third largest.