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Perseus intrigue as Montage adds to Kone picture with Barrick deal

THERE is just a hint of intrigue around Perseus Mining’s upcoming strategy after Montage Gold, a Toronto-listed company in which Perseus holds more than 31%, unveiled a deal this week to buy exploration ground from Barrick Gold and Endeavour Mining near its undeveloped Kone project in Cote d’Ivoire for cash and shares.