Resolute buys Senegal gold mine for $305m

Gold miner Resolute Mining has made a $305-million takeover offer for privately-held Toro Gold, which holds the Mako gold mine, in Senegal.

Under the terms of an implementation agreement, Resolute would acquire all of the shares of Toro Gold in exchange for $130-million in cash and 142.5-million Resolute shares, valued at A$1.45 each.