BHP Billiton raises hostile bid for Rio to 147.4 bln dlrs (AFP)
AFP - BHP Billiton sweetened its hostile takeover bid for Rio Tinto on Wednesday by lifting its valuation of the mining giant to 147.4 billion dollars as it seeks to exploit a resources boom driven by China.
BHP Billiton raises hostile bid for Rio to 147.4 bln dlrs (AFP)
AFP - BHP Billiton sweetened its hostile takeover bid for Rio Tinto on Wednesday by lifting its valuation of the mining giant to 147.4 billion dollars as it seeks to exploit a resources boom driven by China. 
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Rio Tinto has said it is still dismissive of the $135 billion all-stock hostile takeover bid by BHP Billiton and that it is doing fine on its own.
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AFP - BHP Billiton said Wednesday it had raised its bid for Rio Tinto to 3.4 BHP shares for each Rio Tinto share, valuing the world's third biggest miner at 147.4 billion dollars.
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BHP Billiton ties up Canadian potash...
AFP - British-Australian mining giant BHP Billiton said Monday it had agreed to buy Anglo Potash for 284 million Canadian dollars (182 million euros, 282 million US dollars).
BHP Billiton ties up Canadian potash...
AFP - British-Australian mining giant BHP Billiton has agreed to buy Anglo Potash for 284 million Canadian dollars (144 million pounds).
BHP Billiton executives say Rio Tinto takeover bid will go to European regulators within weeks
A BHP Billiton Ltd. executive said the world's largest miner will submit its first paperwork with European Union regulators regarding its planned takeover of rival Rio Tinto Ltd. within weeks.
BHP Billiton raises Rio Tinto takeover bid (AFP)
AFP - BHP Billiton sweetened its bid for Rio Tinto Wednesday, lifting its valuation of the mining giant to 147.4 billion dollars as it presses for a mega-takeover to exploit a resources boom driven by China.
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has bid $17.6 billion for St George Bank in the
biggest banking takeover ever in Australia, is bracing for
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BHP Billiton pushes banks on $55b loan
BHP Billiton is expected to sign banks into the record $US55 billion ($A59.71 billion) loan backing bid Rio Tinto.
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Shares of BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto climb on rumors of higher bid for Rio, Chinese stake
Shares of BHP Billiton Ltd. and Rio Tinto Ltd. surged in Australia on Wednesday as fresh rumors swirled around the two companies linked by what could be the largest takeover ever in the mining sector.
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BHP and Rio Tinto lead market higher
The Australian sharemarket closed higher yesterday, boosted by strong rises in global miners BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto.
BHP Billiton shares rise on report...
The Australia-listed shares of BHP Billiton Ltd. rose Wednesday following a media report that China is planning to take a multibillion dollar stake in the mining giant.
Rio Tinto set for iron ore price rise
Rio Tinto says it is in a strong position to achieve a premium price for its iron ore from Chinese steelmakers.
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BHP Billiton plans US$1.9 billion...
BHP Billiton Ltd. has approved a US$1.9 billion (€1.2 billion) expansion project for an alumina refinery in Western Australia, the company said Thursday.
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