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NineMSN reports that shares in Meridian Minerals (ASX:MII)jumped after a Chinese state-owned entity, revealed plans to takeover.
Full Metal Zinc Ltd. (CVE:FZ) reports Al Paterson has joined its board of directors and it has granted stock options to employees.
The Business Standard reports that zinc is up in futures trade today in India after speculators created fresh positions.
Bloomberg reports zinc and gold miners surged as the metals advanced in New York and London.
Bloomberg reports that zinc rose to a two-month high as investors speculate that China is nearing the end of monetary tightening.
Iberian Minerals Corp. (CVE:IZN) reports it has closed the previously announced purchase from Trafigura Beheer B.V.
IBTimes reports that base metals were mixed today as aluminum rose and zinc fell.
Beaufield Resources Inc. (CVE:BFD) reports it has completed the current phase of drilling on its Tortigny zinc-copper-silver deposit.
Iberian Minerals Corp. (CVE:IZN) reports financial and operating results for the three month period ended March 31, 2011.
