Xstrata plc Mergers and Acquisitions


Xstrata plc

Bahnhofstrasse 2
PO Box 102
6301 Zug
Switzerland
Tel:41/41 726 60 70
URL: http://www.xstrata.com
Formerly known as:
Suedelektra Holdings AG
Primary Symbol & Exchange:
XTA - Ordinary Shares - London
Other Symbols & Exchanges:
XTAN - Registered Shares (Ord) - SWX Swiss Exchange
XSRAY - ADR - Pink Sheets
Industry:
Metals
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Acquisitions > 100 M$ 10 to 100 M$ < 10M$ Stakes Divestitures

Xstrata plc M&A History


Meridian Minerals Ltd acquires lennard Shelf-Base Metals from Xstrata PLC Meridian Minerals Ltd acquires  lennard Shelf-Base Metals from Xstrata PLCNov 05, 2009

AUSTRALIA - Meridian Minerals Ltd (Meridian) acquired the base metals project of Lennard Shelf Pty Ltd, a West Perth-based lead and zinc mining company, and a joint venture between Teck Cominco Ltd and Asturiana de Zinc SA, a unit of

Rey Resources Ltd acquires Lennard Shelf Pty Ltd-Derby from Xstrata PLC (pending) Rey Resources Ltd acquires  Lennard Shelf Pty Ltd-Derby from Xstrata PLC (pending)Oct 08, 2009

AUSTRALIA - Rey Resources Ltd agreed to acquire the Derby port, a provider of port operations services, from Lennard Shelf Pty Ltd.

Xstrata PLC is rumored to be planning to acquire Lonmin PLC Xstrata PLC is rumored to be planning to acquire  Lonmin PLCSep 08, 2009

UK - 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.

Hillgrove Copper Pty Ltd acquires Lennard Shelf Pty Ltd-Pillara from Xstrata PLC (pending) Hillgrove Copper Pty Ltd acquires  Lennard Shelf Pty Ltd-Pillara  from Xstrata PLC (pending)Aug 10, 2009

AUSTRALIA - Hillgrove Copper Pty Ltd, a wholly-owned unit of Hillgrove Resources Ltd, agreed to acquire the Pillara Mine Processing Plant, of Lennard Shelf Pty Ltd, a West Perth-based lead and zinc mining company, and a ##:## joint

Xstrata PLC seeking buyer for El Morro Copper-Gold Project Xstrata PLC seeking buyer for El Morro Copper-Gold ProjectAug 09, 2009

CHILE - In August ####, Xstrata PLC, a Zug-based copper, coal, and 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 Chinese companies

Xstrata PLC intends to acquire Anglo American PLC Xstrata PLC intends to acquire  Anglo American PLCJun 21, 2009

UK - Xstrata PLC of Switzerland planned to launch an unsolicited tender offer to merge with Anglo American PLC, a London-based Gold, uranium and diamond mining company, in a stock swap transaction valued at GBP ##. ### bil (USD ##

Minera Andes SA acquires Los Azules Porphyry Copper from Xstrata PLC Minera Andes SA acquires Los Azules Porphyry Copper from Xstrata PLCMay 29, 2009

ARGENTINA - Minera Andes SA, a unit of Minera Andes Inc, was exercised its option to acquire Los Azules Porphyry Project, located in San Juan, a copper mining property, from Xstrata Copper Americas, a unit of Xstrata PLC, for an estimated

Xstrata Coal South America acquires Glencore Intl AG-Prodeco Bus from Glencore International AG Xstrata Coal South America acquires Glencore Intl AG-Prodeco Bus from Glencore International AGMar 03, 2009

COLOMBIA - Xstrata Coal South America, a unit of Xstrata PLC (XP), acquired the Prodeco business of Glencore International AG (GI), a Baar- based wholesaler of metals and non-ferrous minerals, for COp #.### tril (USD # bil) in cash

Glencore International AG acquires Xstrata Coal South America- from Xstrata PLC (pending) Glencore International AG acquires Xstrata Coal South America- from Xstrata PLC (pending)Jan 29, 2009

COLOMBIA - Glencore International AG (GI) was granted an option to acquire the Prodeco business of Xstrata Coal South America (XC), a coal mining company, and a unit of Xstrata PLC. The transaction was conditioned upon the completion of the acquisition

Marubeni Corp acquires a minority stake in Resource Pacific Hldg Ltd from Xstrata PLC Marubeni Corp acquires a minority stake in Resource Pacific Hldg Ltd from Xstrata PLCOct 21, 2008

AUSTRALIA - Marubeni Corp raised its stake to ##.##% from ##.##% by acquiring a further ##.##% stake in Resource Pacific Holdings Ltd, an underground coal mining company, from Xstrata Coal Australia Pty Ltd, a unit of Xstrata PLC

Xstrata PLC acquires a minority stake in Lonmin PLC Xstrata PLC acquires a minority stake in Lonmin PLCOct 01, 2008

UK - Xstrata PLC of Switzerland raised its stake to ##.#% from ##.#%, by acquiring a ##.#% stake or ##.### mil ordinary shares, in Lonmin PLC, a London-based platinum mining company, for ##.## British pounds

Alsons Cnsld Resources Inc acquires a minority stake in Tampakan Copper-Gold Project from Xstrata PLC (pending) Alsons Cnsld Resources Inc acquires a minority stake in Tampakan Copper-Gold Project from Xstrata PLC (pending)Sep 11, 2008

PHILIPPINES - Alsons Consolidated Resources Inc planned to acquire a ##.##% stake in Tampakan Copper-Gold Project, a copper and gold mining project, and a ##.#%-owned unit of Xstrata PLC, from Indophil Resources NL. The transaction was subject

Xstrata Queensland Ltd acquires a minority stake in Indophil Resources NL Xstrata Queensland Ltd acquires a minority stake in Indophil Resources NLSep 05, 2008

AUSTRALIA - Xstrata Queensland Ltd (XQ), a unit of Xstrata Plc raised its stake to ##.##% from #.##%, by acquiring a further ##.##% stake, or ##.### mil ordinary shares, in Indophil Resources NL (IR), a copper and

Xstrata PLC intends to acquire Lonmin PLC Xstrata PLC intends to acquire  Lonmin PLCAug 06, 2008

UK - Xstrata PLC (XP) of Switzerland planned to launch an unsolicited tender offer to acquire the remaining ##.##% interest, or ###.### mil ordinary shares, which it did not already own, in Lonmin PLC (LP), a London-based platinum

Beartooth Platinum Corp acquires Xtrata Canada Corp-Halfmile from Xstrata PLC (pending) Beartooth Platinum Corp acquires  Xtrata Canada Corp-Halfmile from Xstrata PLC (pending)Jul 29, 2008

CANADA - Beartooth Platinum Corp agreed to acquire the Halfmile Lake and Stratmat properties of Xstrata Canada Corp, a Toronto-based copper, nickel and zinc mining company, and a unit of Xstrata PLC, for an amended CAD ##.# mil (USD

Indophil Resources NL acquires a minority stake in Tampakan Copper-Gold Project from Xstrata PLC Indophil Resources NL acquires a minority stake in Tampakan Copper-Gold Project from Xstrata PLCJun 22, 2008

PHILIPPINES - Indophil Resources NL (IR) raised its stake to ##.#% from ##.#% by acquiring a further #% stake, in Tampakan Copper-Gold Project, a copper and gold mining company and a ##.#%-owned unit of Xstrata PLC

Liberty Mines Inc acquires Xstrata Nickel-Sothman Nickel from Xstrata PLC Liberty Mines Inc acquires Xstrata Nickel-Sothman Nickel from Xstrata PLCMay 22, 2008

CANADA - Liberty Mines Inc acquired the Sothman Nickel project, located in Timmins, Ontario, of Xstrata Nickel, a provider of nickel mining services, and a unit of Xstrata PLC's Xstrata Canada Corp subsidiary, for # mil Canadian dollars ($#.###

Itochu Coal Resources acquires a minority stake in Cumnock Coal-Cumnock Coal Mine from Xstrata PLC Itochu Coal Resources acquires a minority stake in Cumnock Coal-Cumnock Coal Mine from Xstrata PLCApr 17, 2008

AUSTRALIA - Itochu Coal Resources Australia Pty Ltd, a wholly-owned unit of Itochu Corp, acquired a ##% stake in Cumnock Coal Mine of Cumnock Coal Ltd, a coal mining company, and a wholly-owned unit of Xstrata PLC's wholly

Xstrata Coal Australia Pty Ltd launches a tender offer for Resource Pacific Hldg Ltd Xstrata Coal Australia Pty Ltd launches a tender offer for Resource Pacific Hldg LtdMar 10, 2008

AUSTRALIA - Xstrata Coal Australia Pty Ltd (XC), a unit of Xstrata PLC, through its Titan Holdings Finance Pty Ltd subsidiary, completed its tender offer to acquire the remaining ##.##% interest, or ###.### mil ordinary shares, which it did

Xstrata PLC launches a tender offer for Jubilee Mines NL Xstrata PLC launches a tender offer for Jubilee Mines NLFeb 22, 2008

AUSTRALIA - Xstrata PLC, through its wholly-owned Ithaki Australia Pty Ltd unit, acquired the entire ordinary share capital of Jubilee Mines NL (JM), a nickel, copper and gold mining company, for ## Australian dollars (##.## Swiss francs/$##.###

Xstrata plc M&A Summary


Xstrata plc has made 40 acquisitions while taking stakes in 33 companies. Xstrata plc has 83 divestitures during this period.
YearAcquisitionsStakesDivestitures
2009102
2008234
2007314
2006423
2005244
2004113
20034315
2002200
2001223
2000225
1999000
1998102
19970010
1996204
1995221
1994002
1993015
1992112
1991052
1990236
1989422
1988011
1987002
1986000
1985200
1984200
1983000
1982000
1981101
Total403383

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