Magma defies protests, strengthens grip on Icelandic geothermal gold mine

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Canadian firm edges towards completing controversial takeover of HS Orka with latest $87m deal

Magma Energy Corp yesterday increased its holding in Icelandic geothermal firm HS Orka hf, despite on-going protests at its proposed takeover of the firm. The company announced that its subsidiary...

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