Xstrata plc http://www.alacrastore.com/company-snapshot/Xstrata_plc-2105018 28 Nov 2009 11:39:53 EST 2105018 Xstrata plc en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 COLOMBIA - Prodeco AS (Prodeco), a unit of Xstrata PLC, agreed to acquire a ##% interest in the Galca coal project (Galca) of Galway Resources Ltd, a coal and gold mining company. Concurrently, Prodeco was granted an option to acquire the remaining ##%, which it did not already own, in Galca.19 Nov 2009 09:11:02 EST74281K36573Z98449L36458VProdeco ASGalway Resources Ltd-Galca Coal ProjectXstrata PLCGalway Resources Ltdhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Prodeco_AS_acquires_Galway_Resources_Ltd_Galca_from_Galway_Resources_Ltd-2129023040sdc/21290230402129023040Copyright © 2009, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedMiningColombiaBituminous coal and lignite surface mining1221FFForeignSubsidiary1221:Bituminous coal and lignite surface mining1021:Copper ores1031:Lead and zinc ores1094:Uranium-radium-vanadium ores1099:Miscellaneous metal ores, nec1222:Bituminous coal underground mining1241:Coal mining servicesMiningColombiaBituminous coal and lignite surface mining1221FFForeignSubsidiary270711001Mining coCoal,gold mining coUnspecifiedOwnership Interest1117283001Nov 19 20090.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.00000Prodeco AS is a coal miningcompany, headquartered inColombia.Prodeco AS is a coal mining company, headquartered inColombia.Prodeco AS is a coal mining company, headquartered in Colombia.1.000002.000003.00000Galca coal project of GalwayResources Ltd, a coal and goldmining company.Galca coal project of Galway Resources Ltd, a coal and goldmining company.Galca coal project of Galway Resources Ltd, a coal and gold mining company.0.000000.000000.000000.00000Y17 Nov 09Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 11/17/2009Date Effective:Acq. Maj. Int.Friendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000060.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.00000COLOMBIA - Prodeco AS(Prodeco), a unit of XstrataPLC, agreed to acquire a 60%interest in the Galca coalproject (Galca) of GalwayResources Ltd, a coal andgold mining company.Concurrently, Prodeco wasgranted an option to acquirethe remaining 40%, which itdid not already own, in Galca.COLOMBIA - Prodeco AS (Prodeco), a unit of Xstrata PLC, agreed to acquire a 60% interest in the Galca coal project (Galca) of Galway Resources Ltd, a coal and gold mining company. Concurrently, Prodeco was granted an option to acquire the remaining 40%, which it did not already own, in Galca.COLOMBIA - Prodeco AS (Prodeco), a unit of Xstrata PLC, agreed to acquire a 60% interestin the Galca coal project (Galca) of Galway Resources Ltd, a coal and gold mining company.Concurrently, Prodeco was granted an option to acquire the remaining 40%, which it did notalready own, in Galca.COLOMBIA - Prodeco AS (Prodeco), a unit of Xstrata PLC, agreed to acquire a 60% interest in the Galca coal project (Galca) of Galway Resources Ltd, a coal and gold mining company. Concurrently,Prodeco was granted an option to acquire the remaining 40%, which it did not already own, in Galca.COLOMBIA - Prodeco AS (Prodeco), a unit of Xstrata PLC, agreed to acquire a 60% interest in the Galca coal project (Galca) of GalwayResources Ltd, a coal and gold mining company. 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Concurrently, Prodeco agreed to acquire a ##% interest in Galca.19 Nov 2009 09:11:02 EST74281K36573Z98449L36458VProdeco ASGalway Resources Ltd-Galca Coal ProjectXstrata PLCGalway Resources Ltdhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Prodeco_AS_intends_to_purchase_remaining_interest_in_Galway_Resources_Ltd_Galca_from_Galway_Resources_Ltd-2129028040sdc/21290280402129028040Copyright © 2009, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedMiningColombiaBituminous coal and lignite surface mining1221FFForeignSubsidiary1221:Bituminous coal and lignite surface mining1021:Copper ores1031:Lead and zinc ores1094:Uranium-radium-vanadium ores1099:Miscellaneous metal ores, nec1222:Bituminous coal underground mining1241:Coal mining servicesMiningColombiaBituminous coal and lignite surface mining1221FFForeignSubsidiary270711001Mining coCoal,gold mining coCashCash OnlyOwnership Interest1117283001Nov 19 20090.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.00000Prodeco AS is a coal miningcompany, headquartered inColombia.Prodeco AS is a coal mining company, headquartered inColombia.Prodeco AS is a coal mining company, headquartered in Colombia.1.000002.000003.00000Galca coal project of GalwayResources Ltd, a coal and goldmining company.Galca coal project of Galway Resources Ltd, a coal and goldmining company.Galca coal project of Galway Resources Ltd, a coal and gold mining company.0.000000.000000.000000.00000YColombian Peso17 Nov 09Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 11/17/2009Date Effective:Acq. Rem. Int.Friendly0.000000.000000.00000343811.395000.000000.00000Price/Share0.00000137525 Colombian Peso137524.55800343811.39500137525 Colombian Peso137524.558000.000000.000000.000000.00000137524.55800137525 Colombian Peso0.00100N41.682000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000070.0000070.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000060.0000040.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000175.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.00000COLOMBIA - Prodeco AS(Prodeco), a unit of XstrataPLC, was granted an option toacquire the remaining 40%stake, which it did notalready own, in the Galcacoal project (Galca) ofGalway Resources Ltd, a coaland gold mining company, foran estimated COP 137.525 bil(USD 70 mil). Concurrently,Prodeco agreed to acquire a60% interest in Galca.COLOMBIA - Prodeco AS (Prodeco), a unit of Xstrata PLC, was granted an option to acquire the remaining 40% stake, which it did not already own, in the Galca coal project (Galca) of Galway Resources Ltd, a coal and gold mining company, for an estimated COP 137.525 bil (USD 70 mil). Concurrently, Prodeco agreed to acquire a 60% interest in Galca.COLOMBIA - Prodeco AS (Prodeco), a unit of Xstrata PLC, was granted an option to acquirethe remaining 40% stake, which it did not already own, in the Galca coal project (Galca)of Galway Resources Ltd, a coal and gold mining company, for an estimated COP 137.525 bil(USD 70 mil). Concurrently, Prodeco agreed to acquire a 60% interest in Galca.COLOMBIA - Prodeco AS (Prodeco), a unit of Xstrata PLC, was granted an option to acquire the remaining 40% stake, which it did not already own, in the Galca coal project (Galca) of Galway ResourcesLtd, a coal and gold mining company, for an estimated COP 137.525 bil (USD 70 mil). Concurrently, Prodeco agreed to acquire a 60% interest in Galca.COLOMBIA - Prodeco AS (Prodeco), a unit of Xstrata PLC, was granted an option to acquire the remaining 40% stake, which it did notalready own, in the Galca coal project (Galca) of Galway Resources Ltd, a coal and gold mining company, for an estimated COP 137.525 bil(USD 70 mil). 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XTA will now be prohibited...Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/MW-0001-38736799MW-0001-38736799newstex/MW-0001-38736799xmlNewstex Inc.2005Copyright (c) 2009, Marketwire. All rights reserved. All the news releases provided by Market Wire are copyrighted. Any forms of copying other than an individual user's personal reference without express written permission is prohibited.Barrick Gold CorporationTORONTO, ONTARIONewstex Inc.newstex.comnewstexMW-0001-38736799Marketwire0001MarketwireMW1Newstex Inc.Marketwire0400000004012000040120050401200212 Oct 2009 09:36:55 EST180000001801600019000000190020001900201019002015190020121900201310/12/2009 TORONTO, ONTARIO, Oct. ##, #### (Marketwire delivered by Newstex) -- TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- ##/##/## -- All amounts expressed in US dollars. 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Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX)(TSX:ABX) announced today that it has entered into an...BARRICK GOLD CORPXSTRATA PLCABXXSRAYNewsNewstexAUSTRALIA - Rey Resources Ltd agreed to acquire the Derby port, a provider of port operations services, from Lennard Shelf Pty Ltd.09 Oct 2009 08:13:31 EST76265L52609E76265L98449LRey Resources LtdLennard Shelf Pty Ltd-Derby PortRey Resources LtdXstrata PLChttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Rey_Resources_Ltd_acquires_Lennard_Shelf_Pty_Ltd_Derby_from_Xstrata_PLC-2116334040sdc/21163340402116334040Copyright © 2009, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedAustraliaMiningAustraliaBituminous coal and lignite surface mining1221FFForeignPublicREY1021:Copper ores1041:Gold ores1094:Uranium-radium-vanadium ores1221:Bituminous coal and lignite surface mining1382:Oil and gas field exploration services1021:Copper ores1041:Gold ores1094:Uranium-radium-vanadium ores1221:Bituminous coal and lignite surface mining1382:Oil and gas field exploration servicesTransportation and Shipping (except air)AustraliaMarine cargo handling4491FFForeignSubsidiary856130004Mineral miningMining coUnspecifiedAssets1109980001Oct 9 20090.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.00000Rey Resources Ltd, based inSydney, Australia, providesexploration and developmentservices for coal tenements inWestern Australia, copperproperties in Chile, and goldprospects in Peru. It is alsoengaged in uranium mining andoil and gas exploration andproduction. The company wasfounded in 2004.Rey Resources Ltd, based in Sydney, Australia, providesexploration and development services for coal tenements inWestern Australia, copper properties in Chile, and goldprospects in Peru. It is also engaged in uranium mining andoil and gas exploration and production. The company wasfounded in 2004.Rey Resources Ltd, based in Sydney, Australia, provides exploration and development services for coal tenements in Western Australia, copper properties in Chile, and gold prospects in Peru. It is also engaged in uranium mining and oil and gas exploration and production. The company was founded in 2004.1.000002.000003.00000The Derby port is a portoperation service owned byLennard Shelf Pty Ltd.The Derby port is a port operation service owned by LennardShelf Pty Ltd.The Derby port is a port operation service owned by Lennard Shelf Pty Ltd.0.000000.000000.000000.00000N08 Oct 09Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 10/08/2009Date Effective:Acq. of AssetsFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.00000AUSTRALIA - Rey Resources Ltdagreed to acquire the Derbyport, a provider of portoperations services, fromLennard Shelf Pty Ltd.AUSTRALIA - Rey Resources Ltd agreed to acquire the Derby port, a provider of port operations services, from Lennard Shelf Pty Ltd.AUSTRALIA - Rey Resources Ltd agreed to acquire the Derby port, a provider of portoperations services, from Lennard Shelf Pty Ltd.AUSTRALIA - Rey Resources Ltd agreed to acquire the Derby port, a provider of port operations services, from Lennard Shelf Pty Ltd.AUSTRALIA - Rey Resources Ltd agreed to acquire the Derby port, a provider of port operations services, from Lennard Shelf Pty Ltd.Pending0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Pending-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000004491:Marine cargo handling856130004AustraliaAustralia1221ForeignPublicREY1021:Copper ores1031:Lead and zinc ores1094:Uranium-radium-vanadium ores1099:Miscellaneous metal ores, nec1222:Bituminous coal underground mining1241:Coal mining services138285005LondonSwitzerland1222ForeignPublicXTA0.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationTF Mergers & Acquisitionshttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Anglo_American_UK_Panel_Imposes_Xstrata_Deadline-8947589475cs/89475normWWTemplateewanganglo_americanxstrataanglo_americanxstratagbgb8947505 Oct 2009 03:09:15 ESTYes89475150CreditSights Inccanadaeuropecanadaeuropebasic_industriesmetals_miningbasic_industriesmetals_miningPublishedcompanies_withnvertibleseuro_markets_issuersma_activitycompanies_withnvertibleseuro_markets_issuersma_activityWorthWatchingWorth Watching244 Anglo American: UK Panel Imposes Xstrata Deadline Anglo American (Baa#/BBB) acknowledged that the UK Takeover Panel has imposed a deadline on Xstrata's (Baa#/BBB) decision to pursue a merger. Unless extended by the Takeover Panel, XTA...Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Xstrata_1H09_Tearsheet-8872988729cs/88729normTearsheetTemplateabradyewangxstrata8872914 Sep 2009 03:09:49 ESTYes88729150CreditSights Inccanadametals_miningbasic_industriesPublishedcompanies_withnvertibleseuro_markets_issuersTearsheetTearsheet865 Xstrata #H## Tearsheet The recent equity issuance will improve XTA's liquidity position and reduce the risk of a covenant breach. Recent improvements in metal prices and continued cost-cutting efforts should benefit profitability going...Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightsUK - Xstrata PLC of Switzerland was rumored to be planning to acquire the remaining ##.#% interest, or ###.### mil shares, which it did not already own, in Lonmin PLC, a London-based platinum mining company.11 Sep 2009 07:56:39 EST98449L54336Q98449L54336QXstrata PLCLonmin PLCXstrata PLCLonmin PLChttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Xstrata_PLC_is_rumored_to_be_planning_to_acquire_Lonmin_PLC-2107189040sdc/21071890402107189040Copyright © 2009, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedLondonMiningSwitzerlandBituminous coal underground mining1222FFForeignPublicXTA1021:Copper ores1031:Lead and zinc ores1094:Uranium-radium-vanadium ores1099:Miscellaneous metal ores, nec1222:Bituminous coal underground mining1241:Coal mining services1021:Copper ores1031:Lead and zinc ores1094:Uranium-radium-vanadium ores1099:Miscellaneous metal ores, nec1222:Bituminous coal underground mining1241:Coal mining servicesLondonMiningUnited KingdomMiscellaneous metal ores, nec1099FFForeignPublicLMI138285005Mining coPlatinum mining coNot ApplicableOrdinary Share3600002Sep 11 20090.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.0000019.0000020.0000021.0000022.0000023.0000024.0000025.0000026.0000027.0000028.0000029.0000030.0000031.0000032.0000033.0000034.0000035.00000Xstrata PLC, based in Zug,Switzerland, is a miningcompany. Its major commoditymarkets including Copper,Nickel, Zinc, Coking Coal,Thermal Coal, Ferrochrome andVanadium. Its Copper businessmines cobalt copper and hasprocessing facilities locatedin Australia, Chile, Peru,Argentina and Canada. Nickeloperations include mines andprocessing facilities inAustralia, Canada and theDominican Republic and arefinery in Norway. Thecompanys Zinc operation hasinterest in the Antaminacopper-zinc mine in Peru. ItsCoal business mines andexports thermal coal, hardcoking coal and semi-soft coalwith mining operationsthroughout Australia.Ferrochrome owns carbon andanthracite operations whichsupply raw materials to itsferrochrome smelters and hasinterests in platinum groupmetal mines. It has additionalexposures to gold, cobalt,lead and silver, recyclingfacilities and globaltechnology products. Thecompany was founded in 1926.Xstrata PLC, based in Zug, Switzerland, is a mining company.Its major commodity markets including Copper, Nickel, Zinc,Coking Coal, Thermal Coal, Ferrochrome and Vanadium. ItsCopper business mines cobalt copper and has processingfacilities located in Australia, Chile, Peru, Argentina andCanada. Nickel operations include mines and processingfacilities in Australia, Canada and the Dominican Republicand a refinery in Norway. The companys Zinc operation hasinterest in the Antamina copper-zinc mine in Peru. Its Coalbusiness mines and exports thermal coal, hard coking coaland semi-soft coal with mining operations throughoutAustralia. Ferrochrome owns carbon and anthracite operationswhich supply raw materials to its ferrochrome smelters andhas interests in platinum group metal mines. It hasadditional exposures to gold, cobalt, lead and silver,recycling facilities and global technology products. Thecompany was founded in 1926.Xstrata PLC, based in Zug, Switzerland, is a mining company. Its major commodity markets including Copper, Nickel, Zinc, Coking Coal, Thermal Coal, Ferrochrome and Vanadium. Its Copper business mines cobalt copper and has processing facilities located in Australia, Chile, Peru, Argentina and Canada. Nickel operations include mines and processing facilities in Australia, Canada and the Dominican Republic and a refinery in Norway. The companys Zinc operation has interest in the Antamina copper-zinc mine in Peru. Its Coal business mines and exports thermal coal, hard coking coal and semi-soft coal with mining operations throughout Australia. Ferrochrome owns carbon and anthracite operations which supply raw materials to its ferrochrome smelters and has interests in platinum group metal mines. It has additional exposures to gold, cobalt, lead and silver, recycling facilities and global technology products. The company was founded in 1926.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.00000Lonmin PLC, based in London,UK, is a platinum miningcompany. It has mininginterest for metals such asplatinum, palladium,ruthenium, iridium andrhodium. Its three miningoperations are located in theMarikana area and one in theLimpopo province located inSouth Africa. The company wasfounded in 1909.Lonmin PLC, based in London, UK, is a platinum miningcompany. It has mining interest for metals such as platinum,palladium, ruthenium, iridium and rhodium. Its three miningoperations are located in the Marikana area and one in theLimpopo province located in South Africa. The company wasfounded in 1909.Lonmin PLC, based in London, UK, is a platinum mining company. It has mining interest for metals such as platinum, palladium, ruthenium, iridium and rhodium. Its three mining operations are located in the Marikana area and one in the Limpopo province located in South Africa. The company was founded in 1909.0.000000.000000.00000154.51000Y08 Sep 09Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 09/08/2009Date Effective:MergerNot Appl.0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000024.9000075.100000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.00000UK - Xstrata PLC ofSwitzerland was rumored to beplanning to acquire theremaining 75.1% interest, or116.039 mil shares, which itdid not already own, inLonmin PLC, a London-basedplatinum mining company.UK - Xstrata PLC of Switzerland was rumored to be planning to acquire the remaining 75.1% interest, or 116.039 mil shares, which it did not already own, in Lonmin PLC, a London-based platinum mining company.UK - Xstrata PLC of Switzerland was rumored to be planning to acquire the remaining 75.1%interest, or 116.039 mil shares, which it did not already own, in Lonmin PLC, aLondon-based platinum mining company.UK - Xstrata PLC of Switzerland was rumored to be planning to acquire the remaining 75.1% interest, or 116.039 mil shares, which it did not already own, in Lonmin PLC, a London-based platinum miningcompany.UK - Xstrata PLC of Switzerland was rumored to be planning to acquire the remaining 75.1% interest, or 116.039 mil shares, which it didnot already own, in Lonmin PLC, a London-based platinum mining company.Rumor0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Rumor-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001099:Miscellaneous metal ores, nec138285005LondonSwitzerland1222ForeignPublicXTA1099:Miscellaneous metal ores, nec3600002LondonUnited Kingdom1099ForeignPublicLMI0.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationTF Mergers & Acquisitionshttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/s-and-p-credit-research-Summary_Xstrata_PLC-745871745871spcred/745871normglobal10 Sep 2009 12:53:00 EST175SummaryThe latest Summary from S&PSwitzerlandDiversified Metals & MiningEurope, Middle East, AfricaGlobal IssuersSummaryCHE15104020 151040 1510 15Xstrata PLC370166EUROMIDAFRXTA@LNSUMMARYARECAN30609930610465542298416V98417E98490AC9887415104020 151040 1510 15Xstrata Canada Corp.Xstrata Canada Financial Corp.Xstrata Finance (Canada) Ltd.Xstrata Finance (Dubai) Ltd.111876408346408348447659CANEMERGINGEUROMIDAFRUSAFAL/LV@CNCapitalCORPGLOBISSMetalsCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-In_the_Mines_2Q09_Review_and_Current_Outlook-8810888108cs/88108normArticleTemplateOperating conditions for metals & mining companies remained challenging in 2Q09, but a light at the end of the tunnel began to emerge towards the latter-half of the quarter as inventory restocking pushed metal prices higher.abradyewangak_steelanglo_americanus_steelalcoario_tintovalebhparcelormittalxstratanucorcsnfreeport_mcmorannewmont_miningbarrick_goldlu8810826 Aug 2009 11:10:00 ESTYes88108150CreditSights Inceuropeunited_statesaustralasiametals_miningbasic_industriesPublishedcompanies_withnvertibleseuro_markets_issuershigh_yieldInTheMinesIn the Mines6142 In the Mines: #Q## Review and Current Outlook Operating conditions for metals & mining companies remained challenging in #Q##, but a light at the end of the tunnel began to emerge towards the latter-half of the quarter as inventory...Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/bir/775755775755bir/775755norm9Xstrata PLCJubilee Mines NLSwitzerland18 Aug 2009 06:16:00 ESTFinance: Holding company with interests in the following: Coal:- thermal coal (South Africa, New South Wales and Queensland) and coking coal (Queensland) operations. Copper:- mines and mineral processing plants in north Queensland, Australia and the AlumbLONDON551112M6719I11311021211221229133149253119008111094122233416519XTAFinance: Holding company with interests in the following: Coal:- thermal coal (South Africa, New South Wales and Queensland) and coking coal (Queensland) operations. Copper:- mines and mineral processing plants in north Queensland, Australia and the AlumbCompany Profiles & FinancialsGale Company ProfilesCHILE - In August ####, Xstrata PLC, a Zug-based copper, coal, ferro alloy mining company, announced that it was planning to seek a buyer for its ##% interest in its El Morro Copper-Gold Project unit. Undisclosed Chineses companies were named potential bidders.11 Aug 2009 07:52:28 EST81572I28331H81572I98449LSeeking BuyerEl Morro Copper-Gold ProjectSeeking BuyerXstrata PLChttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Xstrata_PLC_seeking_buyer_for_El_Morro_Copper_Gold_Project-2097852040sdc/20978520402097852040Copyright © 2009, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedInvestment & Commodity Firms,Dealers,ExchangesUnknownInvestors, nec6799UNUnknownPrivate6799:Investors, nec6799:Investors, necMiningChileCopper ores1021FFForeignSubsidiary12029001Seeking buyerMining coNot ApplicableAssets1098107001Aug 11 20090.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.00000Seeking buyerSeeking buyerSeeking buyer1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.00000El Morro Copper-Gold Project,located in the southern AtcamaDesert, Chile, is a jointventure development stagecopper and gold miningproperty.El Morro Copper-Gold Project, located in the southern AtcamaDesert, Chile, is a joint venture development stage copperand gold mining property.El Morro Copper-Gold Project, located in the southern Atcama Desert, Chile, is a joint venture development stage copper and gold mining property.0.000000.000000.000000.00000N09 Aug 09Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 08/09/2009Date Effective:Acq. 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Undisclosed Chineses companies were named potential bidders.CHILE - In August 2009, Xstrata PLC, a Zug-based copper, coal, ferro alloy mining company,announced that it was planning to seek a buyer for its 70% interest in its El MorroCopper-Gold Project unit. Undisclosed Chineses companies were named potential bidders.CHILE - In August 2009, Xstrata PLC, a Zug-based copper, coal, ferro alloy mining company, announced that it was planning to seek a buyer for its 70% interest in its El Morro Copper-Gold Project unit.Undisclosed Chineses companies were named potential bidders.CHILE - In August 2009, Xstrata PLC, a Zug-based copper, coal, ferro alloy mining company, announced that it was planning to seek a buyerfor its 70% interest in its El Morro Copper-Gold Project unit. 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However, at the end, even CEO Mick...Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/B2344644B2344644ccbn/B2344644norm04 Aug 2009 05:09:00 EST2344644Edited Brief of XTAN.S earnings conference call or presentation, 4-Aug-09 9:30am UKTXSTRATA PLC54.0000EditedInterim 2009 XSTRATA PLC Earnings Conference Call SummaryXTAN.S9:30am UKTBrief...Jason Fairclough Bank of America Securities Merrill Lynch - Analyst Fiona Perrott-Humphrey Rothschild - Analyst Sam Catalano Macquarie Research - Analyst Des Kidderleigh RBC - Analyst Tobias Woerner MF Global - Analyst Peter Davey Ambrian Capital - Analyst Ephrem Ravi Morgan Stanley - Analyst George Silva BBVA - Analyst Rob Clifford Deutsche Bank - Analyst Charles Kernot Evolution - Analyst Nick Hatch ING - Analyst Peter Freyberg OVERVIEW... Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T2344644T2344644ccbn/T2344644norm04 Aug 2009 12:07:00 EST2344644Final Transcript of XTAN.S earnings conference call or presentation, 4-Aug-09 9:30am UKTXSTRATA PLC54.0000FinalInterim 2009 XSTRATA PLC Earnings Conference Call TranscriptXTAN.S9:30am UKTTranscript...Jason Fairclough Bank of America Securities Merrill Lynch - Analyst Fiona Perrott-Humphrey Rothschild - Analyst Sam Catalano Macquarie Research - Analyst Des Kidderleigh RBC - Analyst Tobias Woerner MF Global - Analyst Peter Davey Ambrian Capital - Analyst Ephrem Ravi Morgan Stanley - Analyst George Silva BBVA - Analyst Rob Clifford Deutsche Bank - Analyst Charles Kernot Evolution - Analyst Nick Hatch ING - Analyst Peter Freyberg P R E S E N T A T I O N... Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventsUK - Xstrata PLC of Switzerland planned to merge with Anglo American PLC, a London-based Gold, uranium and diamond mining company, via merger of equals.23 Jun 2009 07:25:31 EST98449L03485P98449L03485PXstrata PLCAnglo American PLCXstrata PLCAnglo American PLChttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Xstrata_PLC_acquires_Anglo_American_PLC-2084007040sdc/20840070402084007040Copyright © 2009, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedLondonMiningSwitzerlandBituminous coal underground mining1222FFForeignPublicXTA1021:Copper ores1031:Lead and zinc ores1094:Uranium-radium-vanadium ores1099:Miscellaneous metal ores, nec1222:Bituminous coal underground mining1241:Coal mining services1021:Copper ores1031:Lead and zinc ores1094:Uranium-radium-vanadium ores1099:Miscellaneous metal ores, nec1222:Bituminous coal underground mining1241:Coal mining servicesLondonMiningUnited KingdomGold ores1041FFForeignPublicAAL138285005Mining coGold,uranium,diamond miningUnspecifiedOrdinary Share13436002Jun 23 20090.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.0000019.0000020.0000021.0000022.0000023.0000024.0000025.0000026.0000027.0000028.0000029.0000030.0000031.0000032.0000033.0000034.0000035.00000Xstrata PLC, headquartered inZug, Switzerland, is a miningcompany. Its major commoditymarkets including Copper,Nickel, Zinc, Coking Coal,Thermal Coal, Ferrochrome andVanadium. Its Copper businessmines cobalt copper and hasprocessing facilities locatedin Australia, Chile, Peru,Argentina and Canada. Nickeloperations include mines andprocessing facilities inAustralia, Canada and theDominican Republic and arefinery in Norway. Thecompanys Zinc operation hasinterest in the Antaminacopper-zinc mine in Peru. ItsCoal business mines andexports thermal coal, hardcoking coal and semi-soft coalwith mining operationsthroughout Australia.Ferrochrome owns carbon andanthracite operations whichsupply raw materials to itsferrochrome smelters and hasinterests in platinum groupmetal mines. It has additionalexposures to gold, cobalt,lead and silver, recyclingfacilities and globaltechnology products. Thecompany was founded in 1926.Xstrata PLC, headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, is a miningcompany. Its major commodity markets including Copper,Nickel, Zinc, Coking Coal, Thermal Coal, Ferrochrome andVanadium. Its Copper business mines cobalt copper and hasprocessing facilities located in Australia, Chile, Peru,Argentina and Canada. Nickel operations include mines andprocessing facilities in Australia, Canada and the DominicanRepublic and a refinery in Norway. The companys Zincoperation has interest in the Antamina copper-zinc mine inPeru. Its Coal business mines and exports thermal coal, hardcoking coal and semi-soft coal with mining operationsthroughout Australia. Ferrochrome owns carbon and anthraciteoperations which supply raw materials to its ferrochromesmelters and has interests in platinum group metal mines. Ithas additional exposures to gold, cobalt, lead and silver,recycling facilities and global technology products. Thecompany was founded in 1926.Xstrata PLC, headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, is a mining company. Its major commodity markets including Copper, Nickel, Zinc, Coking Coal, Thermal Coal, Ferrochrome and Vanadium. Its Copper business mines cobalt copper and has processing facilities located in Australia, Chile, Peru, Argentina and Canada. Nickel operations include mines and processing facilities in Australia, Canada and the Dominican Republic and a refinery in Norway. The companys Zinc operation has interest in the Antamina copper-zinc mine in Peru. Its Coal business mines and exports thermal coal, hard coking coal and semi-soft coal with mining operations throughout Australia. Ferrochrome owns carbon and anthracite operations which supply raw materials to its ferrochrome smelters and has interests in platinum group metal mines. It has additional exposures to gold, cobalt, lead and silver, recycling facilities and global technology products. The company was founded in 1926.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.0000019.0000020.0000021.0000022.0000023.0000024.0000025.0000026.0000027.0000028.0000029.0000030.0000031.0000032.0000033.0000034.0000035.0000036.0000037.0000038.0000039.00000Anglo American PLC,headquartered in London, UK,is a gold, uranium, diamond,platinum, coal, copper,nickel, ferrous metal, andbase metal mining company. TheGroup's principal activitiesare carried out through itsBase Metals, Platinum,Industrial Minerals, FerrousMetals and Industries and Coaldivisions. Base Metalscomprises of copper, zinc,nickel and mineral sandsoperations. Platinum operationmines, processes, refines andmarkets the entire range ofplatinum group metalsconsisting of platinum,palladium, rhodium, ruthenium,iridium and osmium. Industrialminerals produce crushed rock,sand and gravel, asphalt,concrete and mortar, concreteproducts, lime and cement.Ferrous Metals and Industriescomprises iron ore, chrome,manganese, carbon steel andvanadium minerals. Coalproduces and exports coalminerals. The group also ownsand operates forest tract andprovides technical andadministrative services tomining and industrialcompanies. The company is alsoserves as an investmentholding company and wasfounded in 1917.Anglo American PLC, headquartered in London, UK, is a gold,uranium, diamond, platinum, coal, copper, nickel, ferrousmetal, and base metal mining company. The Group's principalactivities are carried out through its Base Metals,Platinum, Industrial Minerals, Ferrous Metals and Industriesand Coal divisions. Base Metals comprises of copper, zinc,nickel and mineral sands operations. Platinum operationmines, processes, refines and markets the entire range ofplatinum group metals consisting of platinum, palladium,rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium. Industrial mineralsproduce crushed rock, sand and gravel, asphalt, concrete andmortar, concrete products, lime and cement. Ferrous Metalsand Industries comprises iron ore, chrome, manganese, carbonsteel and vanadium minerals. Coal produces and exports coalminerals. The group also owns and operates forest tract andprovides technical and administrative services to mining andindustrial companies. The company is also serves as aninvestment holding company and was founded in 1917.Anglo American PLC, headquartered in London, UK, is a gold, uranium, diamond, platinum, coal, copper, nickel, ferrous metal, and base metal mining company. The Group's principal activities are carried out through its Base Metals, Platinum, Industrial Minerals, Ferrous Metals and Industries and Coal divisions. Base Metals comprises of copper, zinc, nickel and mineral sands operations. Platinum operation mines, processes, refines and markets the entire range of platinum group metals consisting of platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium. Industrial minerals produce crushed rock, sand and gravel, asphalt, concrete and mortar, concrete products, lime and cement. Ferrous Metals and Industries comprises iron ore, chrome, manganese, carbon steel and vanadium minerals. Coal produces and exports coal minerals. The group also owns and operates forest tract and provides technical and administrative services to mining and industrial companies. The company is also serves as an investment holding company and was founded in 1917.0.000000.000000.000001316.49000YBritish Pound21 Jun 09Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 06/21/2009Date Effective:MergerFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.000000 British Pound0.000000.000000 British Pound0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000 British Pound1.65100N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000030702.8760026.7860028.4280025.844000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000035315.476000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.00000UK - Xstrata PLC ofSwitzerland planned to mergewith Anglo American PLC, aLondon-based Gold, uraniumand diamond mining company,via merger of equals.UK - Xstrata PLC of Switzerland planned to merge with Anglo American PLC, a London-based Gold, uranium and diamond mining company, via merger of equals.UK - Xstrata PLC of Switzerland planned to merge with Anglo American PLC, a London-basedGold, uranium and diamond mining company, via merger of equals.UK - Xstrata PLC of Switzerland planned to merge with Anglo American PLC, a London-based Gold, uranium and diamond mining company, via merger of equals.UK - Xstrata PLC of Switzerland planned to merge with Anglo American PLC, a London-based Gold, uranium and diamond mining company, viamerger of equals.0.000000.00000JP Morgan CazenoveDeutsche Bank AG1.000002.00000Pending0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Pending-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000811:Timber tracts0831:Forest nurseries and gathering of forest products0851:Forestry services1021:Copper ores1041:Gold ores1061:Ferroalloy ores, except vanadium1094:Uranium-radium-vanadium ores1099:Miscellaneous metal ores, nec1221:Bituminous coal and lignite surface mining1222:Bituminous coal underground mining1231:Anthracite mining1499:Miscellaneous nonmetallic minerals, except fuels7389:Business services, nec138285005LondonSwitzerland1222ForeignPublicXTA0811:Timber tracts0831:Forest nurseries and gathering of forest products0851:Forestry services1021:Copper ores1041:Gold ores1061:Ferroalloy ores, except vanadium1094:Uranium-radium-vanadium ores1099:Miscellaneous metal ores, nec1221:Bituminous coal and lignite surface mining1222:Bituminous coal underground mining1231:Anthracite mining1499:Miscellaneous nonmetallic minerals, except fuels7389:Business services, nec13436002LondonUnited Kingdom1041ForeignPublicAAL0.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationTF Mergers & Acquisitionshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/moodys/CMT_0000494878CMT_0000494878moodys/CMT_0000494878html23 Jun 2009 05:01:14 ESThtmlXstrata plcAnglo American plcAnglo American plc; Xstrata plc600070761600063648150.000022 Jun 2009NewsIssuer CommentCGlobal Credit Research Issuer Comment ## JUN #### Issuer Comment: Xstrata plc Moody's comments on Xstrata's approach to Anglo American Moody's Investors Service notes the confirmations issued by both Xstrata plc (rated Baa#; negative...Credit & Investment ResearchMoody's Global Credit Research