PDI Gold (ASX:PDI), Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU), and B2Gold Corp. are all considering an acquisition of Turaco Gold (ASX:TCG), The Australian's DataRoom reported Sunday.
PDI Gold views a potential takeover of Turaco Gold as a way to become large enough for entry into the ASX 100 index, according to the report.
Meanwhile, some Chinese entities are also seeking a joint venture partner to submit a bid for Turaco Gold, but could face difficulty in securing regulatory approval from authorities in Ivory Coast, where the company operates, the news outlet reported, citing anonymous sources.
PDI Gold and Perseus Mining did not immediately respond to requests for comment from MT Newswires.
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