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Qatar Sovereign Fund On Buying Spree: Royal ...
Fri, 11 May 2012 14:54:35 +0100
The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) is on an investment spree, bulking up its holdings in several major companies including Royal Dutch Shell Plc (NYSE: RDS.A), Eni SpA (NYSE: E), and Xstrata PLC (London: XTA), and the sovereign fund has already taken a holding Total SA (NYSE: TOT) and is pursuing avenues to invest in Glencore International Plc (London: GLEN), sources reported Friday.


Qatar building Xstrata stake aids Glencore
Thu, 10 May 2012 22:56:00 +0100
The Qatar Investment Authoritys $3.3bn investment in Xstrata this year boosts the chances that the merger the Swiss-based miner agreed to with Glencore International will succeed, Jefferies Group Inc said.


Environmental Authorities Approve Xstrata Chile ...
Tue, 08 May 2012 21:38:32 +0100
Chilean regional environmental authorities approved global diversified mining company Xstrata PLC's (XTA.LN) Cuervo hydroelectric project Tuesday.


Environmental Authorities Approve Xstrata Chile ...
Tue, 08 May 2012 17:45:44 +0100
Chilean regional environmental authorities approved global diversified mining company Xstrata PLC's (XTA.LN) Cuervo hydroelectric project Tuesday.


Glencore CEO: Debate On Xstrata-Glencore Merger ...
Fri, 04 May 2012 18:55:19 +0100
ST. GALLEN, Switzerland -(Dow Jones)- The chief executive of Glencore International PLC (GLEN.LN, GLNCY, 0805.HK) said Friday that most shareholders like the proposed merger of equals with Anglo Swiss miner Xstrata PLC (XTA.LN) but the debate is now on focused on the share-swap ratio."Most shareholders like the deal but shareholders want more, they want a better ratio and that's what they are ...


Miner Xstrata reports strong first quarter
Tue, 01 May 2012 10:09:45 +0100
Swiss mining group Xstrata said Tuesday it had a strong first quarter despite lower output in some sectors.


Qatar Holding raises stake in Xstrata to 7.31%
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:32:17 +0100
LONDON -(MarketWatch)- Qatar Investment Authority, owner of Qatar Holding LLC, said Monday it now owns 219.5 million shares, representing 7.31% in Swiss-based mining firm Xstrata PLC XTA.LN MAIN FACTS: -Qatar Holding bought 1.8 million shares at GBP11.97 each and 1.1 million shares at GBP11.99 each.


Reigniting interests in Xstratas deleted ...
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:41:58 +0100
Australias mining giant, Xstrata Coal, is reported to have written Mumbrella, an online discussion site of everything under Australias media and marketing umbrella this week. The letter contains a threat of a legal defamation suit over a published video parody on Australias mining business allegedly posted by Mumbrella. The Australian confirmed the letter to be genuine. Tom Cregan,


Mining spoof draws legal threat from Xstrata
Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:06:08 +0100
Efforts by coal giant Xstrata to purge a parody mining commercial from video site YouTube have backfired, re-igniting interest in the months-old clip.


Mining ad spoof draws legal threat from Xstrata
Mon, 23 Apr 2012 03:59:00 +0100
EFFORTS by coal giant Xstrata to purge a parody mining commercial from video site YouTube have backfired, re-igniting interest in the months-old clip.


Qatar boosts stake in Xstrata to 6.3% ahead ...
Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:56:38 +0100
Qatars sovereign wealth fund has increased its stake in Xstrata to nearly 6.3% from 5% just 10 days ago and is now the second-largest holder in the miner ahead of its proposed $48.4bn merger of equals with Glencore International.


Jiulian Resources Provides Exploration Update
Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:28:00 +0100
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- - Jiulian Resources Inc. is pleased to provide an update on exploration activity conducted on the Big Kidd Property in the Nicola Mining Division, British Columbia. Xstrata ...