Brussels, 21/02/2007 (Agence Europe) - On Tuesday 20 February, The European Commission cleared the proposed acquisition by Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (“FCX”) of Phelps Dodge Corporation, both based in the United States.
FCX is an international copper mining company based in New Orleans, Louisiana. It operates copper mines and produces copper concentrate which is marketed worldwide. FCX is also active in copper smelting and refining. Phelps Dodge Corporation is an international...