TORONTO, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Barrick Gold ABX.TO shareholders "overwhelmingly" approved its all-stock acquisition of Africa-focused Randgold Resources RRS.L , the Canadian miner said on Monday after a special meeting.
Votes in favor of the $6.1 billion, no-premium transaction were at 99.8 percent, Toronto-based Barrick said, confirming a Reuters report on Friday. Randgold's vote is scheduled for Nov 7.