If Xstrata were forced to divest its Kidd metallurgical plants in Timmins, ON, rather than close them, could a new owner make a profit operating the copper smelter and zinc plant?
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Last week: We asked CMJ readers last week how long they could survive the economic consequences of a prolonged strike. There was no consensus, but 38% said they could walk the picket line for two to six months. Seventeen per cent said less than a month, and 10% said six months to a year. The remainder were evenly split between the "two years" and "forever" options.