DEALTALK-Canadian gold mining's bidding war shows appeal of buy over build
April 21, 2014 at 01:00 AM EDT
April 21 (Reuters) - A takeover battle for Canada's Osisko Mining Corp, involving three of the world's top gold producers, is more than just a testament to the quality of the company's low-cost mine, it also spotlights a shortage of top-class gold assets in politically stable areas of the world.