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First Quantum seeks to create world’s biggest copper producer with hostile Inmet bid

Marc Howe | December 17, 2012 | 5:14 am Base Metals Precious Metals Africa Asia Canada Europe Latin America Copper Gold Zinc 

Canada’s biggest pure copper player First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSE:FM) has ramped up a hostile takeover bid for metal miner Inmet (TSE:IMN) in an effort to establish the world’s largest copper producer. The Globe and Mail reports that First Quantum...

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