BRIEF-Augusta to meet to discuss bid for Hudbay Minerals

Feb 9 (Reuters) - Augusta Resource Corp AZC.TO :

* Responds to announcement by Hudbay Minerals

* Says board will meet this week to discuss Hudbay Minerals' intention to

commence an offer to buy all common shares of Augusta

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