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Holly Williams

INSANE: Bhp abandons latest takeover approach for mining rival anglo american - The Real Truth

Australia’s BHP has walked away from a fresh takeover approach for London-listed mining rival Anglo American just 18 months after its last ill-fated talks to snap up the firm (PA) -

Australia’s BHP Group has walked away from a fresh takeover approach for London-listed mining rival Anglo American just 18 months after its last ill-fated attempt to snap up the firm.

BHP confirmed it had held “preliminary discussions” with Anglo American about a possible bid, but said late on Sunday it was now “no longer considering a combination of the two companies”.

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