The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1100 GMT on Wednesday: ** Teck Resources Ltd, Newmont Mining Corp , private equity firm Blackstone Group LP and a firm led by the former head of Barrick Gold are working together on a bid for Glencore Xstrata's Las Bambas copper mine in Peru, according to several people familiar with the matter.** Industrial conglomerate Danaher Corp and private equity firm Blackstone Group LP are pursuing a joint bid for chemicals manufacturer Ashland Inc's water technologies unit, two people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, in a deal that could top $1.5 billion.
Barrick Gold Corporation (Barrick) is engaged in the production and sale of gold, as well as related activities, such as exploration and mine development. Shares of ABX remained unchanged at $16.21. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $13.43 and as high as $36.08. On average, 17753700 shares of ABX exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 0.
Barrick Gold Corporation (Barrick) is engaged in the production and sale of gold, as well as related activities, such as exploration and mine development. Shares of ABX remained unchanged at $17.29. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $14.22 and as high as $35.50. On average, 4148540 shares of ABX.TO exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 4519109.
The Blackstone Group L.P. (Blackstone) is a manager of private capital and provider of financial advisory services. Shares of BX remained unchanged at $28.14. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $14.32 and as high as $28.73. On average, 4708230 shares of BX exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 0.
Danaher Corporation (Danaher) designs, manufactures and markets professional, medical, industrial and commercial products and services. Shares of DHR remained unchanged at $75.37. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $52.05 and as high as $75.89. On average, 2390280 shares of DHR exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 0.
Newmont Mining Corporation is primarily a gold producer with operations and/or assets in the United States, Australia, Peru, Indonesia, Ghana, New Zealand and Mexico. Shares of NEM remained unchanged at $24.72. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $24.58 and as high as $47.74. On average, 8830360 shares of NEM exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 0.
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