Dec. 31-PRNewswire/AsiaNet
MINING SHARES...
SYDNEY: The Newmont Mining Corporation said today it has "made substantial progress toward completing its acquisitions of Normandy Mining Limited and Franco-Nevada Mining Corporation Limited". According to press statement by Wayne W. Murdy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Newmont: "We are offering Normandy shareholders more cash, the more liquid stock, and the most compelling investment in the gold industry " (in comparison to competitor AngloGold).
ABC TV...
SYDNEY: The Australian Broadcasting Association today announced it will begin transmission of its new international television service, ABC Asia Pacific. The new service is described as a "comprehensive package of programs, including news, education, entertainment/lifestyle (and) genre based documentaries", airing at 7pm, tonight.
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