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Lepanto said the rights offering will entitle shareholders on record as of Oct. 5 one share for every five shares held at P0.20 per share. The issue is expected to start on Oct. 25 although this is still subject to the approval of securities regulators.


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Indophil board endorses takeover by Chinese firm

By Marianne V. Go | December 3, 2009 - 12:00am

Indophil Resources NL board members said they have “unanimously” voted to urge shareholders to accept an offer by the Chinese Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd. to take over Indophil’s 37.5 percent stake...

Business

Chinese mining firm to invest $1 billion in RP

October 15, 2009 - 6:01pm

MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) – One of China's largest gold producers has formally signified its interest to invest $1 billion in gold and copper exploration in the Philippines over the next five years, Malacañang...

Lepanto invites investors for its gold project

By Marianne V. Go | April 22, 2009 - 12:00am

Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co.has opened the door for other interested group willing to come in and invest in its gold project after discussions with China’s Zijin Mining Group have not progressed as the former...

Business

Lepanto okays P850-M stock rights offering

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | August 17, 2005 - 12:00am

The board of directors of Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co. has approved a stock rights offering estimated to raise about P850 million, the mining firm said in a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange. Lepanto...

Business

Lepanto resolves labor dispute

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | July 7, 2005 - 12:00am

Lepanto Mining Corp. announced yesterday that the labor dispute at its mine site has already been resolved with the intervention of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) which granted an increase in salary...

Business

China’s top gold mine operator eyes investment in Lepanto

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | June 11, 2005 - 12:00am

Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd., the largest gold producer in China, has expressed interest in investing in Lepanto Mining Corp., the company said in a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). Lepanto said...

Business