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BANKERS PETROLEUM ACHIEVES RECORD PRODUCTION IN THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2010
Jan. 11, 2011 (Canada NewsWire Group) -- Exit production rate exceeds 12,100 bopd CALGARY...
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