Russia to Seize Top Gold Miner From Billionaire, Tass Reports
The Prosecutor General's Office wants to nationalize assets owned by Konstantin Strukov's family and his close associates, including the stake in Yuzhuralzoloto PJSC, Russia's fourth biggest gold miner, according to the state-run Tass news service, which cited a person it didn't identify in the prosecutor's office.
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