BHP Billiton shares surge on report that Chinese companies seek a stake in the miner
May 16, 2008
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 Chinese interest in a stake in the company.
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.
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'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 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 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 will buy Canadian potash
British-Australian mining giant BHP Billiton has agreed to buy Anglo Potash for $A300 million.
EU widens antitrust probe into BHP...
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...
BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto demand 200...
BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto are to deliver a crippling blow to Asian steel
firms this week by demanding a 200 per cent increase in coking coal prices
that their customers will...
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.
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 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 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 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 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.
BHP Billiton poised for record profit
BHP Billiton is set to deliver a record annual profit in excess of $US15 billion ($A17.26 billion), underpinned by a strong result from its petroleum division.
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.
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.
BHP Billiton posts record...
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...
BHP Billiton posts record...
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...
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 climbs on Chinese...
BHP Billiton gained 3 per cent to £20.83 on talk that a Chinese entity was
stakebuilding, matching Chinalco's stake in Rio Tinto in an attempt to have
some say in the...
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.
BHP Billiton reports record annual...
AP - 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.