Cash-rich Oxiana explores takeoversKevin Andrusiak October 25, 2006MID-TIER gold and copper miner Oxiana is awash with cash and examining potential takeover targets after a bumper third quarter of production."We do have significant funds in the bank and of course available to us if we wanted to make a major acquisition," Mr Hegarty said. "Our criteria are it has to be base or precious metals and it's got to be in our patch. "We are in a very powerful position in terms of cash and looking out there for the future."