New global metals, mining & steel research team

Banc of America Securities-Merrill Lynch Research announced a new global structure for the Metals, Mining & Steel Research team. Jason Fairclough will assume the role of lead regional analyst for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), covering large cap diversified miners, including Xstrata and Anglo American. In addition, Fairclough will work closely with new Asia Pacific Mining Analyst Peter O'Connor in the coverage of BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto for EMEA clients. Fairclough will also have direct responsibility for metals and mining research in Russia, South Africa and other regional offices. Fairclough reports to Simon Greenwell, head of EMEA Research.Air Max Mercurial R9