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Among the companies whose shares are expected to actively trade in Monday's session is Taseko Mines Ltd. (TGB).


Taseko Mines said the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency has formally accepted its new proposal for a $1 billion New Prosperity gold-copper mine in British Columbia's central interior. The company said acceptance of the project description ensures the government's environmental assessment of New Prosperity will begin on or before Nov. 7. Shares of Taseko Mines surged 17% to $3.86 Friday afternoon during regular-session trading, and continued trading up after-hours, adding 2.6% to $3.96.

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ViewPoint Financial Group (VPFG) said it plans to repurchase up to 5% of its common stock. The company--the parent of a community bank based in Plano, Texas--said the board authorized management to make the buyback over the course of a year starting Tuesday or until the full 5% is repurchased.