Newmont gets Aussie regulatory nod for $16.8 billion Newcrest deal

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(Reuters) – Gold miner Newmont Corp said on Monday it has received clearance from Australia’s competition regulator to proceed with its proposed A$26.2 billion ($16.80 billion) takeover of Newcrest Mining (OTC:NCMGF).

($1 = 1.5596 Australian dollars)