Adastra Minerals Inc (formerly America Mineral Fields Inc), was a London-based mining company with notable operations in central Africa (Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Zambia), particularly in copper, cobalt and zinc exploration. Adastra's properties and concessions were acquired in 2006 by First Quantum Minerals for $245m in cash and stock, outpacing a counter-offer by Mwana Africa plc.

[edit] Notable personnel

• Jean-Raymond Boulle, founder; owned 10% stake at time of acquisition by First Quantum.

[edit] References

• http://biz.yahoo.com/ic/53/53521.html - profile at Yahoo Fiance

[edit] External links

• First Quantum Minerals

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