Xstrata-Glencore Merger Not a Threat to Coal Buyers
Reuters reported that the merger of Xstrata (LSE:XTA) and Glencore (LSE:GLEN) will only make their long-time collaboration more formal.
Reuters reported that the merger of Xstrata (LSE:XTA) and Glencore (LSE:GLEN) will only make their long-time collaboration more formal.
Bloomberg reported that Glencore (LSE:GLEN) sold a stake of Shanduka Coal to the Shanduka Group for $85 million.
While 2011 was not as radiant as its long term coal projections, both thermal and coking coal markets saw consistent production and consumption growth.
Bloomberg reported higher thermal coal output from Glencore (LSE:GLEN).
Reuters reported that Glencore (LSE:GLEN) is bidding to acquire a 15% stake in Optimum Coal Holdings (JSE:OPT) from Mercuria.
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