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May 7, 2008
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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 posts record 15.4-billion-dollar profit (AFP)
AFP - The world's biggest mining company BHP Billiton Ltd. posted a record 15.39-billion-US-dollar annual net profit Monday and said it expected Asian demand to remain strong despite a global slowdown. 
BHP Billiton will buy Canadian potash
British-Australian mining giant BHP Billiton has agreed to buy Anglo Potash for $A300 million.
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 not aware of any effort...
BHP Billiton Ltd. said Thursday it is not aware of any move by China to take a substantial stake in the miner, responding to a media report that helped boost the company's...
BHP Billiton and China's Baosteel...
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 Billiton getting oil-fired boost
BHP Billiton, the word's largest mining company, said its oil and gas business is a ''strong fit'' and is unique among its units for yielding consistent returns.
'Answer that and I'll kill you.' The...
Chewing his gum with quick, aggressive bites, Marius Kloppers, the 45-year-old crop-headed Afrikaaner chief executive of mining giant BHP Billiton, looks very much the poster...
BHP Billiton posts record 15.4-billion-dollar profit (AFP)
AFP - The world's biggest miner BHP Billiton on Monday announced record annual net profits of 15.39 billion US dollars (10.46 billion euros), driven by soaring commodity prices and strong Asian demand.
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 posts record annual profit
BHP Billiton Ltd, the world's largest mining company, has reported a record annual profit and says it expects demand for commodities to remain strong.
US antitrust regulator clears BHP...
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.
BHP Billiton's bid for Rio Tinto...
The European Union has begun a full investigation into BHP Billiton's proposed
$170billion ($£85.8billion)takeover of Rio Tinto, its rival.
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.
Nickel 'key' commodity to BHP Billiton
BHP Billiton chairman Don Argus says the Ravensthorpe nickel mine highlights that the mineral is a key part of the resource giant's commodities mix.
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.
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.
BHP Billiton wins US approval for...
America's anti-trust regulators have given partial approval to BHP Billiton's
$38 billion ($£19.1 billion) offer for Rio Tinto but the deal is still
awaiting the opinion of...
BHP Billiton raises Rio Tinto...
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...
BHP Billiton posts 6.017 billion...
AFP - BHP Billiton, the world's largest miner, said Wednesday its first-half net profit fell by 2.4 percent to 6.017 billion dollars, as it lifted its offer for rival Rio Tinto.
BHP Billiton raises bid for Rio Tinto...
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 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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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.