On April 22, Matrosov Mine, the Polyus group’s subsidiary, acquired exploration and production license for Vostochnoye field, a part of Tokitchanskoye ore deposit in Magadan region. The price of the license paid in open auction is 18 million rubles.

Vostochnoye field is located some 470 km north-west from Magadan and 75 km away from the giant Natalka field developed by Polyus. Vostochnoye field contains 665 kg (C1+C2) and 28 tones (P1+P2) of gold in resources.

Vostochnoye field is located closely to Degdekan deposit, acquired by Polyus in March 2005.