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ACCC raises BHP takeover concerns

THE Australian Competition and Consumer Admission says the proposed BHP Billiton takeover bid for Rio Tinto would lower competitiveness in the global seaborne iron ore trade, directly rebutting BHP's claims that the new company would not dominate the market.

Kate Haycock
ACCC raises BHP takeover concerns

The corporate watchdog today said it was seeking further information on competition issues that have arisen from its inquiries into the takeover, specifically related to iron ore. So far, the regulator...

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