Commodity guessing games

Article Abstract:

Xstrata and other hungry giants of the mineral resources industry are on a lookout for smaller companies that have decent level of production. This makes companies like Alumina, Zinifex, Oxiana and Minara Resources ideal takeover targets because of their share prices and operations. Xstrata's failed takeover bid for WMC resources is also discussed.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Management dynamics, Management, Forecasts and trends, Acquisitions and mergers, Market trend/market analysis, Company business management, Xstrata

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WMC: the end?

Article Abstract:

The mining industry has seen a number of takeovers in the years leading up to 2001 and Australia's third largest house WMC may be next in line. WMC has seen its business improve since 2000, which makes it a target for acquisition.

Finance, WMC

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Iron ore still hot

Article Abstract:

A change in share price of Portman is analyzed. The company is a substantial producer of iron ore. The shareholders of the Australian company declined an acquisition offer from Cleveland Cliff in April 2005.

Securities issued, listed, Securities, Company securities, Portman Ltd.

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