ACCC targets iron ore in BHP-Rio bid
August 22, 2008
The ACCC wants further comment on BHP's takeover of Rio after concerns over competition in iron ore were raised.
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.
BHP Billiton abandons bid for Rio Tinto
BHP Billiton Ltd., the world's biggest mining company, abandoned a hostile $68 billion takeover bid for rival Rio Tinto Ltd., blaming the global economic downturn and plunging commodity prices. 
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.
Australia approves Chinalco's stake...
Australia has approved Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd.'s stake in miner and takeover target Rio Tinto Ltd., Treasurer Wayne Swan said Sunday.
Chinalco May Snag More Of Rio Tinto
Before increasing its stake in the miner, the Chinese aluminum maker is waiting to test market conditions.
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...
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...
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...
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.
Rio Tinto says it is comfortable with debt level
Mining giant Rio Tinto on Wednesday sought to allay concerns about its debt levels a day after bigger rival BHP Billiton abandoned a takeover bid for that reason, sending Rio's share price plummeting.
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'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...
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...
Rio Tinto to invest $2.15 bln in...
AFP - Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto announced Wednesday that it will invest 2.15 billion US dollars in a major expansion of its iron ore mine in Corumba, Brazil.
Rio Tinto to invest 2.15 bln dlrs in...
AFP - Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto announced Wednesday that it will invest 2.15 billion US dollars in a major expansion of its iron ore mine in Corumba, Brazil.
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.
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.
Investors furious as BHP pulls plug...
BHP Billiton’s hostile pursuit of Rio Tinto, its mining rival, ended
yesterday, bringing to a halt an extraordinary bonanza for advisers who have
reaped more than £400...
'We're worth more', Rio tells BHP
Tom Albanese says Rio Tinto is worth 'much, much more' than the $US165 billion BHP Billiton offered.
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...
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 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...
Rio Tinto posts record half-year profit
Rio Tinto Ltd., the world's third-largest mining company, said Tuesday that half-year profit more than doubled to a record on strong demand from China for iron ore and other...