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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.
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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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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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Yahoo! News BHP Billiton raises hostile bid for...

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...
02/06/08
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International Herald Tribune 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...
05/16/08
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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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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).
05/12/08
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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.
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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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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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The Sydney Morning Herald 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.
08/18/08
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WRAL.com EU widens Billiton-Rio Tinto probe

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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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 Transurban toll revenue jumps

Toll road operator Transurban has reported an increase in annual revenue from tolls and fees on its roads in Australia and the United States, helped by higher traffic volumes...
07/08/08
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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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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 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.
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The Sydney Morning Herald BHP eyes acquisitions

BHP Billiton is increasingly considering acquisitions in petroleum to add to growth opportunities within its business.
05/13/08
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The Independent '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...
05/11/08
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The Sydney Morning Herald 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.
05/07/08
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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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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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