Barrick Said to Mull Options Including Stake Sale

Barrick Gold Corp. (ABX) has explored cash-raising options ranging from a strategic equity investment to a sale of part of its copper business during a months-long effort to cut debt, said people with knowledge of the matter.

Russia's Polyus closer to placing stake-sources

MOSCOW, April 25 (Reuters) - Russia's largest gold firm Polyus Gold may be close to pulling the trigger on a share sale to investors worth hundreds of millions of dollars as part of plans for a premium London stock market listing.