Barrick Sale of Super Pit Stake to China Buyer Said to Stall

Barrick Gold Corp.’s plan to sell its stake in the Kalgoorlie Super Pit mine to a Chinese bidder has stalled, as the buyer faces delays securing financing for the $1.3 billion deal, people with knowledge of the matter said. Minjar Gold Pty, a unit of property developer Shandong Tyan Home Co., is also still seeking Chinese regulatory clearance for the purchase, according to the people.

Acacia Jumps in London on $4 Billion Endeavour Merger Talks

Acacia Mining Plc jumped to the highest in almost two months after the gold miner confirmed it is in early-stage talks with rival Africa-focused producer Endeavour Mining Corp. about a possible merger of the two companies which have a combined value of about $4 billion. Acacia, which mines the precious metal in Tanzania, rose 4 percent to close at 435 pence in London, the highest since Nov. 21, after earlier rising as much as 7.7 percent.