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Vedanta Resources Acquires Anglo American Zinc Mine

By Joel ScanlonDec 7 2010

Vedanta Resources plc (LSE:VED) has bought the Skorpion zinc mine in Namibia from Anglo American group. The $707 million deal is part of the Anglo American sale of its zinc portfolio announced earlier in the year.

The sale of the entire zinc portfolio had been made on 10 May 2010 but regulatory approvals and competition clearance processes for the three different mines took place at different times.

That is why the Lisheen mine and the Black Mountain Mining sale completions will be done in due course of time. The two mines are located in South Africa. The Vedanta Resources subsidiary Sterlite Industries gave a completion report to the London Stock Exchange after the Skorpion zinc mine acquisition was completed.

Vedanta Resources Chairman Anil Agarwal said that the assets of Anglo Zinc were a strategic fit for the existing business. He said the acquisition would create a significant long term value for the shareholders. He was delighted to have completed the first phase of the acquisition.

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Joel Scanlon

Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

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