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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.
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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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Yahoo! News 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).
05/13/08
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The Sydney Morning Herald BHP Billiton will buy Canadian potash

British-Australian mining giant BHP Billiton has agreed to buy Anglo Potash for $A300 million.
05/12/08
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International Herald Tribune 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.
07/03/08
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Times Online - Business 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.
07/05/08
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The Sydney Morning Herald 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.
05/14/08
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Yahoo! News 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...
02/06/08
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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.
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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.
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International Herald Tribune 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...
07/04/08
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International Herald Tribune 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.
05/01/08
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The Sydney Morning Herald 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.
04/07/08
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The Sydney Morning Herald 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.
05/01/08
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International Herald Tribune 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.
04/09/08
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Times Online - Business 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...
04/07/08
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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.
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BHP Billiton shares surge on report that Chinese companies seek a stake in the miner

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.
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The Sydney Morning Herald Fortescue ship refloated in Port Hedland

BHP Billiton says the grounding of a ship at the Port Hedland harbour illustrates why third parties should not be given access to its Pilbara rail network.
08/01/08
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The Sydney Morning Herald 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.
04/08/08
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The Sydney Morning Herald 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.
08/15/08
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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...
08/18/08
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WRAL.com BHP Billiton reports record annual...

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.
08/18/08
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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.
08/18/08
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