ENRC Shareholders Back $550 Million Deal for Camrose Resources DRC Interests

Dec. 28, 2012 09:34AM PST

Bloomberg reported that Eurasian Natural Resources Corp shareholders have backed a $550 million bid for 49.5 percent of Camrose Resources Ltd., which has interests in copper and cobalt licenses in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Bloomberg reported that Eurasian Natural Resources Corp shareholders have backed a $550 million cash bid for 49.5 percent of Camrose Resources Ltd., which has interests in copper and cobalt licenses in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

As quoted in the market report:

ENRC, which produces ferroalloys and iron ore as well as copper, bought its 50.5 percent stake in Camrose from Gertler, 39, for $175 million in 2010. ENRC said Dec. 7. that the latest deal will simplify its structure and create cost savings across its operations in the region. The Camrose assets produce about 100,000 metric tons of copper annually and estimated 2013 capital expenditure is about $300 million.

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