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Miners help drag Footsie lower

By Bryce Elder and Neil Hume

Published: November 24 2009 08:36 | Last updated: November 24 2009 21:01

Xstrata was among the fallers on Tuesday as weak mining stocks dragged the FTSE 100 lower.

The stock lost 1.6 per cent to £10.82 as falling metals prices overshadowed speculation that the group may launch a share buy-back.

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