Mont mining company fights takeover by ex-governor

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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The chief executive of a Montana mining company urged shareholders on Wednesday to reject a takeover by a group that includes former Gov. Brian Schweitzer.

Stillwater Mining CEO Frank McAllister said a takeover could hurt the company’s growth at a time when it’s well-positioned to profit from anticipated increases in platinum and palladium prices.

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