MINER Durban Roodepoort Deep said it had bid more than R1bn to secure the Elandsrand, Deelkraal and Savuka mines from world number one producer AngloGold. The purchases would offer synergies to Durban Deep’s existing mine at Blyvoor. AngloGold said it was talking to suitors regarding its Elandsrand, Deelkraal and other assets in the Free State. Harmony Chief Executive Bernard Swanepoel earlier said that the country’s number two gold producer was also interested in securing AngloGold’s mines. – Reuters