Xstrata sacks Pannell, Regent (August 28, 2006)
Swiss-based Xstrata (XSRAF-O, XTA-L) did not waste anytime gutting Falconbridge (FAL-T,) management after winning the takeover battle for Canada’s largest base metal miner….
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Sherritt makes $93M in first half (August 28, 2006)
Strong revenues thanks to high commodity prices brought Sherritt International (S-T, SHERF-O) a net income of $57.2 million (36 per share) on revenue of $297 million in the second quarter of the year…
Yamana goes for more in Latin America
The intense pace of acquisitions continues for Yamana Gold (YRI-T, AUY-X, YAU-L) as it drives towards becoming a dominant player in Latin America….
Teck bows out
Having failed to raise some $5.7 billion overnight, Teck Cominco (TCK.A-T, TCK-N) quietly let its offer for Inco (N-T, n-n) expire on Aug. 16….
Lundin and EuroZinc merge now for gains later
Vancouver — The base metal business has long been dominated by senior companies able to withstand cyclical prices and prolonged downturns. Operating and financial clout matter in this notoriously vol…
International Quotes (August 28, 2006)
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