GHANA is considering handing control of Gold Fields’ Tarkwa mine to local companies when the operation’s leases expire in April, said Bloomberg News on Friday. The potential move comes as the West African nation’s government seeks greater ownership of its gold industry amid record bullion prices, the newswire added. Local miners would need to submit bids for government evaluation if the plan proceeds, though authorities are also weighing a lease…
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