BHP Billiton posts record year profit (Reuters)
August 18, 2008
Reuters - Top miner BHP Billiton ,
bidding for rival Rio Tinto in what would be
the world's second-biggest takeover, posted a 12.4 percent rise
in full-year net profit to a record $15.4 billion, as Chinese
demand stoked a commodities boom.
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.
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'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 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...
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.
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 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 says Chinese demand...
The world’s largest mining company, BHP Billiton, unveiled a record $15.4
billion profit this morning, fuelled by high commodity prices and continued
strong demand from China.$
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.
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 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.
To the brink of war
The inside story of Rio Tinto's iron ore battle with China. The final round of brinkmanship in the iron ore wars took place on the afternoon of June 23 at a Baosteel office in...
BHP Billiton books production records
BHP Billiton Ltd has booked full year production records for seven of the many commodities it sells, despite higher costs and supply disruptions.
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...
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.
EU threat to Rio Tinto takeover
EUROPEAN regulators are this week expected to threaten to stop the proposed
takeover of Rio Tinto by BHP Billiton because of the dominance the pair have
over the world’s...
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 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's Rio takeover prospects start to...
Rio Tinto Group Chief Executive Officer Tom Albanese is proving to be an elusive target for BHP Billiton CEO Marius Kloppers now that the slowing economy, fading stock and...
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...
Japan gives 11-day ultimatum to BHP...
The Japanese Government has ordered BHP Billiton, the world's largest miner,
to provide details of its proposed $78 billion ($£48.3 billion) takeover of
Rio Tinto within 11...
Rio railways may open to third parties
Fortescue Metals Group is a step closer to gaining access to railways in the Pilbara owned by BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto.
Rio Tinto upbeat on commodities as...
Rio Tinto, the world's second largest miner, today revealed a 51.8 per cent
rise in profit for the first six months of the year due to soaring commodity
prices as it...
Chinalco May Snag More Of Rio Tinto
Before increasing its stake in the miner, the Chinese aluminum maker is waiting to test market conditions.