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BHP tops 2010 failed M&A list

THE world's largest miner BHP Billiton took out the gong for having the highest number of failed takeover plays for 2010 with its failed $US39 billion ($A39.8 billion) pitch for Canada's PotashCorp and the termination of the much-touted $US116 billion Pilbara iron ore joint venture with Rio Tinto.

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BHP tops 2010 failed M&A list

Speculation was rife throughout the year that the iron ore marriage would not get over the finishing line and was confirmed in October when the pair called it quits, citing regulatory approvals, in particular...

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