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(Open): The FTSE 100 index opened little changed in its first trading day after the Christmas break, despite a strong start from mining firms.In the first half hour of trading it was down just three points at 5,951 points.
Steel firm Evraz was the highest climber, up 3%, after its purchase of coal firm OJSC Raspadskaya was cleared by Russian authorities.
Drinks giant Diageo was the biggest faller, down 1.7%.
