Investors have been awaiting a board decision on whether to go ahead with the $17 billion project for years.

Mostly due to operational restrictions on its North Mara mine in Tanzania.

Canada’s $8 billion precious metals-focused fund manager is bargain-hunting for stakes of mining firms that have seen valuations tumble.

In a campaign that’s been uncharacteristically personal in tone for Canada, energy and the environment is arguably the key policy area that will decide the election.