Duet in key miner

Article Abstract:

WMC, the Australian mining company, is open to takeover bids in the ever-consolidating global mining industry. A potential takeover bid from Anglo American has prompted WMC's business partner Alcoa to consider a takeover bid to protect its interest in Alcoa Worldwide Alumina and Chemicals. BHP Billiton may also submit a bid for WMC.

Aluminum, Primary Aluminum Production, Anglo American Industrial Corporation Ltd., Aluminum products, WMC Ltd.

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Up, up and away: BHP Billiton's $9.2bn bid for WMC is a good long-term bet which could also pay short-term

Article Abstract:

Commodity prices are experiencing a high as the demand and prices are not sufficiently met by with expanded supply. The sheer magnitude and rate of expansion in demand caught producers unaware.

United States, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum), Primary metal products, not elsewhere classified, Specialty Metals & Composites, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Specialty metals industry, WMC Resources Ltd., WMR, Commodity price indexes

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Alcan rejects Alcoa, turns to BHP

Article Abstract:

The decision of Alcan Inc. to accept the bid of BHP Billiton Ltd. and reject the $28.4 billion offer from Alcoa Inc. is discussed.

Metal ores, not elsewhere classified, Canada, Alcan Inc., AL

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