First Quantum eyes 2012 production decision for Peru copper project

Vancouver-based First Quantum Minerals, which announced on Monday it will buy Canadian junior Antares Minerals for the company's Haquira copper project in Peru, could be ready to approve construction of the mine in 2012, said president Clive...

Kazakhmys in early-stage talks on possible offer for company

LSE-listed Kazakhmys is in preliminary discussions with a third party on a potential merger, the company said on Monday. “In the course of its business, Kazakhmys continues to evaluate a wide range of potential opportunities and confirms that...

Kazakhstan to swap shares in Eurasian for Kazakhmys stake

LSE-listed miner Kazakhmys has agreed to buy a 7,66% stake in fellow Kazakh miner Eurasian Natural Resources (ENRC) from the government of Kazakhstan, in exchange for 15% of Kazakhmys, the company said on Tuesday. The exchange ratio will be 1...

Eurasian puts Kazakhmys bid plans on ice

LSE-listed Eurasian Natural Resources (ENRC) has decided not to make an offer for fellow Kazakh miner Kazakhmys “at the current time”, the firm said in a statement on Tuesday.

Kazakhmys rejects Eurasian proposal

Copper producer Kazakhmys has rejected a proposal from LSE-listed Eurasian Natural Resources (ENRC), the firm said on Friday.

UK panel sets May 16 deadline for Eurasian to announce Kazakhmys offer

LSE-listed Eurasian Natural Resources (ENRC) must either announce a “firm intention” to make an offer for fellow Kazakh miner Kazakhmys by May 16 or walk away for six months, the UK Takeover Panel has ruled.

Kazakhmys asks for 'put-up or shut-up' deadline on Eurasian bid

LSE-listed copper producer Kazakhmys has asked the UK Takeover Panel to set a deadline by which fellow Kazakh miner Eurasian Natural Resources (ENRC) must either announce its “firm intention” to make an offer for the company or walk...

Kazakh govt wants stake in Kazakhmys

LSE-listed copper producer Kazakhmys has held preliminary talks with the government of Kazakhstan, including the possibility of the government taking a minority stake in the company in exchange for natural resource assets in the country, the firm...

Kazakhmys has not received takeover proposal

LSE-listed copper producer Kazakhmys had noted an announcement by Eurasian Natural Resources that it was considering a takeover bid for the company, but had not received any proposals, the Kazakhstan-focused miner said on Thursday.

Eurasian Natural Resources considers merger with Kazakhmys

LSE-listed Eurasian Natural Resources, which mines and processes ferroalloys, iron ore, bauxite and manganese in Kazakhstan, may offer to buy rival Kazakhmys, the company said on Wednesday.

Competition tribunal approves Kermas-IMR merger

South Africa’s Competition Tribunal on Thursday gave ferrochrome producer Kermas South Africa permission to merge with one of the world’s largest private mining and metals firms, Eurasian Natural Resources’ subsidiary...