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Xstrata makes $14.6 billion offer for Falconbridge

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A bidding war for Falconbridge Ltd. of Canada has Xstrata PLC of Switzerland offering $14.6 billion or $52.50 Canadian Dollars ($47.39) per share. The offer tops an offer by Inco Ltd. of Canada of approximately $48.47 Canadian Dollars. Falconbridge Ltd. decided to take the Inco Ltd. offer because the move promised "unique and real synergies."

Switzerland, Falconbridge Ltd., Company overview, Xstrata PLC

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CVRD of Brazil enters battle for Inco with $17.6 billion cash offer

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Companhia Vale do Rio Doce S.A. of Brazil bid $17.6 billion to acquire Inco Ltd. of Canada. Developing countries are beginning to pay a larger role in major acquisitions in Europe and the United States. There is a bidding war for Inco Ltd.

Brazil, Companhia Vale do Rio Doce S.A.

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Chinese firm is holding talks to buy for Noranda: possible $5 billion deal shows increasing strength of Beijing on world stage

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China Minmetals Corp. is seeking to acquire Canadian mining company Noranda Inc. Noranda shareholders are disappointed that the Chinese company would pay only a small premium over the recent share price.

China, Noranda Inc., Metal industry software, China Minmetals Group

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