Norilsk Nickel probe unnerves investors
Published: 25 March, 2009, 21:19
The announcement of a Government probe into Norilsk Nickel’s share buyback and asset purchases in 2008 has underlined investor wariness, and seen the share price hit.
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Published: 25 March, 2009, 21:19
The announcement of a Government probe into Norilsk Nickel’s share buyback and asset purchases in 2008 has underlined investor wariness, and seen the share price hit.