Barrick mulls selling Zambia copper mine over higher taxes
While company denied media reports that it had sold Lumwana, it said that given the challenging conditions the mine was facing in Zambia, all options would have to be considered.
The mine is expected to produce 20 million ounces a year when it goes into operation next year, but the project has been plagued by violence and unrest.
Despite the worries over war in Syria and Friday's disappointing US jobs report, precious metals traders are evenly split on gold's direction next week.