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End of an epoch as Hong Kong exchange takes over 135-year old LME

Frik Els | June 15, 2012 | 1:57 pm Base Metals Precious Metals China Europe Copper Gold Nickel Silver Zinc 

Hong Kong’s stock exchange operator said on Friday its $2.2 billion offer is the preferred bid for the London Metal Exchange. A takeover of the LME, which handles some 80% of global trade in metals futures, will help Hong Kong...

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