Barrick Gold (ABX.TO) is keen to explore for more copper deposits in Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo as the miner seeks to expand its presence on the African copperbelt, its CEO said on Friday.
The world’s No. 2 gold miner wants to explore for deposits of the metal in southern parts of Congo, while expanding and extending the life of its Lumwana mine in Zambia, CEO Mark Bristow said.
“We are looking at exploration opportunities across the country just as we are looking for exploration opportunities in southern Congo,” Bristow said during a briefing at Lumwana mine.
The CEO declined to comment on market speculation that his company was interested in First Quantum Minerals (FM.TO) but said Barrick would adopt a cautious approach to doing deals in the sector.
CREDIT: Reuters
