Re:Xstrata is for sale We read in the press that Glencore the Swiss company is bidding for Xstrata for 40billion dollars, how would Xstratta be interested in buying CMK. And now that the news about Xstrata has come out, those who questioned the motives of Mr. David Stone in leaving Xstrata, may have their answer: Jumping ship before it sinks is a common practice when a company is sold; its management goes as well and the new one steps in. May be Mr. Stone saw the writing on the wall and he made his move on time, before he was out of work. But that is just a thought, may be his motives are more noble than mere survival. Time will show.