text: FMC Corp said it will consider selling to the public a minority interest in a subsidiary that will hold the companys North American gold and precious metals properties and operations. FMC said its board also authorized the transfer of the metals properties to the newly formed unit. An unnamed investment advisor has been retained to help in evaluating alternatives on the properties which consist of a wholly owned gold mine at Paradise Peak Nev. a 30 pct interest in a gold mine at Jerritt Canyon Nev. and a 28 pct interest in a gold mine near Austin Nev. Reuter
target: FMC <FMC> TO SELL STAKE IN GOLD PROPERTIES