ASX-listed gold miners arrive at Diggers & Dealers with more than $7.5b of cash and bullion

Local gold miners are gathering in Kalgoorlie for the Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum, buoyed by a record year that saw gold prices surge 38% to $5,120 per ounce, leaving ASX-listed producers with over $7.5 billion in cash and bullion. Discussions will revolve around potential acquisitions, shareholder dividends, and the notable absence of major miners BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue amidst industry consolidation.

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