• Gold Fields raised its stake in Founders Metals to about 19.9% via a C$76.96 million strategic investment.
• Gold Fields bought 14,146,850 common shares at C$5.44 each, taking holdings to 28,636,729 shares from 14,489,879.
• Nana Resources now holds 14,246,413 shares, about 9.9%, following the sale of its remaining 30% interest in Lawa Gold.

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