BHP Billiton executives say Rio Tinto takeover bid will go to European regulators within weeks
May 8, 2008
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.
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 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'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.
Rio Tinto: We don't need BHP
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.
China, US aluminum giants buy into...
AFP - Chinese aluminium giant Chinalco said Friday it and US peer Alcoa have bought a 12-percent stake in Anglo-Australian miner Rio Tinto, setting up a possible takeover tussle...
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 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 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 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 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.
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 makes formal bid for Rio Tinto
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Rio Tinto's Copper-Bottomed Ship Came In
Kennecott unit massively upgrades mine's value.
BHP Billiton shares surge on report...
The Australia-listed shares of BHP Billiton Ltd. rose more than 4 percent Friday to a record high of 50 Australian dollars (US$46.74; €30.21) amid further speculation about...
BHP executive fires latest shot at...
BHP Billiton's chief executive said Wednesday his company's development projects are more advanced than those of its takeover target Rio Tinto, the latest salvo in an argument...
Rio Tinto under Australian pressure...
Some Australian shareholders are believed to be pressing Rio Tinto to start
talks with BHP Billiton, the rival mining company which is mounting a
hostile takeover. Rio...
US antitrust regulator clears BHP Billiton bid for Rio Tinto
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.
EU widens antitrust probe into BHP Billiton's proposed acquisition of Rio Tinto
The European Commission on Friday widened its antitrust probe into the proposed acquisition of Rio Tinto Inc. by BHP Billiton Ltd., saying an initial investigation revealed concerns about higher prices and reduced choice for EU customers of the mining concerns.
Rio Tinto: BHP Billiton needs to...
BHP Billiton needs to "considerably" raise it's takeover offer for rival miner Rio Tinto before the company will enter into talks, a senior Rio Tinto executive said Wednesday.
Rio Tinto: BHP Billiton needs to...
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Chinalco says has no plans to raise...
AFP - China's state-owned Chinalco said Monday it had no plans to increase its stake in miner Rio Tinto after acquiring 12 percent of the London-listed arm of the company in a...
Rio Tinto spins iron ore deal into...
Reuters - Shares in global miner Rio Tinto
gained over 1 percent on Tuesday after it won a
huge price rise for iron ore shipped to China, giving it a
chance to trumpet its...
Rio Tinto Profit Up on Record Production
The company posted a 9 percent rise in half-year underlying profit, helped by record iron ore production, and again rebuffed a hostile takeover bid by BHP Billiton.
Rio Tinto rejects BHP Billiton...
AFP - Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto said Wednesday that it had rejected a 147.4-billion-dollar (100.9-billion-euro) takeover bid from peer BHP Billiton.