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bkp says no problem in mauritania 1203 [Dow Jones]: Australia's Baraka Petroleum (BKP.AU) says no problems for
it on Mauritania front following Woodside (WPL.AU), Hardman (HDR.AU), Roc
(ROC.AU) dispute. BKP's been coordinating meetings with Ministers, PM, petroleum
companies and European investors last month to reinforce Mauritania's "ongoing
dedication to the development of the oil and gas industry." Petroleum companies
in Mauritania met with energy minister Feb. 2, BKP says. BKP shares, down 1.8%
before announcement, bounce back to 28 cents, where they closed Friday. (MCE)