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Mining Firms Race to Bulk Up.

Authors :
Matthews, Robert Guy
Maher, Kris
Tudor, Alison
Source :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition. 12/4/2010, Vol. 256 Issue 132, pB1-B4. 2p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article reports that strong commodity prices and rising demand from emerging markets has prompted a spate of merger activity among mining firms. Several acquisitions are noted including mining company Andean Resources Ltd.'s buyout of gold producer Goldcorp Inc., and the purchase of Western Coal Corp. by energy firm Walter Energy Inc.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00999660
Volume :
256
Issue :
132
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
55586189