Norilsk Nickel Australia, a subsidiary of OJSC Norilsk Nickel, has agreed to sell its North Eastern Goldfields Operations in Western Australia to Saracen Metals Pty Ltd for a total of up to A$40m.
Saracen Metals is a subsidiary of Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited, which is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.
The consideration included upfront and deferred cash components and a royalty upon the commencement of production.
The North Eastern Goldfields Operations in Western Australia include the open pit Thunderbox gold mine and processing facility and were a part of Norilsk Nickel's Australian operations earmarked for the disposal by Norilsk as it continued to implement its new strategy announced in October 2013.
In addition, Saracen would assume all environmental rehabilitation obligations related to the Assets.
The sale was subject to regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the first half of 2014.
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