SYDNEY, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Newcrest Mining NCM.AX said it was no longer pursuing a sale of its Telfer gold mine in Australia and was taking steps to extend the mine's operation.
"That sale is off the table," a spokesman told Reuters.
Newcrest, one of the world's biggest gold producers, in February said it was open to selling the Telfer mine, once the company's flagship operation and now its thrid-biggest producing mine.