BHP Billiton plans US$1.9 billion expansion to boost capacity at alumina refinery
May 1, 2008
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.
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 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 beefs up WA alumina refinery
BHP Billiton approves an expansion project at Worsley Alumina in Western Australia for an estimated capital investment of $2 billion.
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BHP Billiton raises Rio Tinto...
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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.
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.
Alumina H1 profit drops 84.6%
Alumina Ltd, minority partner of the Alcoa World Alumina & Chemicals (AWAC) group, has delivered an 84.6 per cent drop in first half profit.
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Global mining giant BHP Billiton said Thursday that U.S. antitrust regulators had granted partial approval for its US$170 billion hostile takeover bid for rival Rio Tinto.
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The European Union has begun a full investigation into BHP Billiton's proposed
$170billion ($£85.8billion)takeover of Rio Tinto, its rival.
BHP approves funds for WA expansion
BHP Billiton Ltd has approved $US1.9 billion ($A2.04 billion) of spending to expand the Worsley Alumina project in Western Australia.
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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.
BHP Billiton and China's Baosteel agree on iron ore price rise of up to 96.5 percent
BHP Billiton said Friday it has reached agreement with China's Baosteel on prices for iron ore deliveries, securing increases of up to 96.5 percent after protracted negotiations.
BHP beats Alcoa to expansion
BHP Billiton has approved a long-awaited $US1.9 billion ($2.03 billion) expansion to its Worsley alumina refinery which had been delayed by overheating in Western Australia's labour and construction market.
BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto demand 200...
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that their customers will...
AWAC stung by Brazilian whacks
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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.
BHP Billiton mines Olympics for goodwill
BHP Billiton will provide the gold, silver and bronze medals for the 2008 Olympics Games in Beijing this August.
BHP Billiton on London charm offensive
As takeover target Rio Tinto continues its information blitz, BHP Billiton is reportedly running its own charm offensive in London.
Alumina to hit funds trail
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