Clearly we would like to work with the Placer board to complete this transaction. |
I think it's very important to the Canadian national interest to have strong, leading global competitors in as many industries as we can. I think it's important to keep Canada visible on the global economic map, I think it's important for our capital markets to have industry leaders, I think it's important from an employment and a technology standpoint, and I think it rolls right back into Canada's competitiveness. |
It certainly allows us to execute the business plan much more effectively and much more quickly. |
Today represents a milestone day in the gold mining industry. |
We are pleased to reach this significant milestone. The powerful combination of these companies will bring the assets, people and projects together to deliver value to all stakeholders. |
We are very excited about the coming together of two great gold mining companies. We can now move forward and deliver - together - from our assets, people and projects. |