Endeavour Mining swoops on Semafo to create top Burkina Faso gold miner

Endeavour Mining is to acquire Toronto-listed Semafo in a C$1 billion ($690.7 million) deal to create the biggest gold producer in Burkina Faso, increasing its focus on the country despite rising insecurity.The combined group will produce 1 million ounces of gold a year, Endeavour Chief Executive...