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BHPB weighs Alumbrera options

BHP BILLITON is considering its position on Rio Tinto's decision to sell its 25% stake in the Alumbrera copper-gold mine in Argentina to Canadian junior Wheaton River Minerals.

Greg Tubby

BHPB also owns 25% of Alumbrera and has a pre-emptive right over Rio's stake. A BHPB spokeswoman told MiningNews.net the company was analysing the statements made overnight by Rio and Wheaton, but it...

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