"In other mining news, the long-drawn courtship of Xstrata by its Brazilian rival Vale was momentarily eclipsed by an intriguing rumour floating about at noon yesterday. The London-listed company, some suggested, was about to embark on a separate courtship of its own and attempt a takeover of Lonmin, the third-largest primary platinum producer."
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