HudBay Agrees to Sell Lundin Mining Stake
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HudBay Minerals Inc. ("HudBay", "the company") (TSX:HBM) has, withthe consent of Lundin Mining Corporation ("Lundin"), entered into anagreement to sell its entire 16.7 per cent stake in Lundin to GMPSecurities L.P., for cash proceeds of approximately $236 million,representing a gain before tax of approximately $100 million. Closingof the transaction is expected to occur on or about May 26, 2009.
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Now the big question is what will they do with the cash??? Lets hope VMS is on the list.