Exxaro Resources Limited (EXXAF)

Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions

** A top official of Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals told a Scotiabank conference on Wednesday it is too early and likely too challenging to consider bringing a new partner into its flagship Panama project due to the situation in the country. ** Health insurers Cigna and Humana are in talks for a merger, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. ** Rover Group shares surged 28% in early trading on Wednesday after the pet care company said investment firm Blackstone will take it private in $2.3 billion all-cash deal.