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Highland Gold

Russia · Metals & Mining

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Still operating in Russia

Highland Gold is one of the leading gold miners in Russia and Central Asia. Mining operations are concentrated around four regional hubs — Khabarovsk, Transbaikalia, Kamchatka and Chukotka.

Status last verified 03/08/2026Source checked 10/06/2025Company website ↗LeaveRussia profile ↗

Business in Russia

In 2003, Barrick Gold became an investor in Roman Abramovich's Highland Gold, gradually increasing its stake from 10% to 20%. But in 2012, he sold his stake in this project for about $130 million. The Canadian investor explained that participation in the Russian company is no longer "a key business" and "is not part of the strategy."

Decision trail

Decision date 25/06/2024 · Reference ↗

Kinross divests Russian assets to Highland Gold at half the set amount. Highland Gold structures of Vladislav Sviblov can increase investments in gold mining in the Trans-Baikal Territory. This follows from the draft government decree published by the Ministry of Eastern Development in June, which provides for the expansion of the area of ​​the Transbaikalia ASEZ for potential residents. Thus, it follows from the draft resolution that Talatuiskoye LLC, a member of Highland Gold, plans to implement a project from 2024 to 2042 to develop the Darasun deposit and build a gold extraction plant with a capacity of 200 thousand tons of ore per year. Revenue increased in 2024 vs 2023 by more than +100%.

Local stats (LeaveRussia)

Assets(RF), mln.USD
3457
Capital(RF), mln.USD
800
Revenue(RF), mln.USD
717
Staff(RF), 2021
1658
Taxes(RF), mln.USD
15

Status history since 2022

  1. 03/08/2026 operating · Imported from KSE LeaveRussia

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