Monthly Archives: September 2007

The selling off of Canada

Posted on J September, 2007 by Travellerev

By MICHAEL HARRISAt what point does Canada become a toy country? In August, the last of the major Canadian steel makers was sold to United States Steel Corporation for $1.1 billion. Earlier, Dofasco was sold to a European company which … Continue reading →

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BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto Acquisitions Depend on Metals Prices, Demand

Posted on J September, 2007 by Travellerev

Posted by Dan Denning on Jun 19th, 2007 Now that South African Marius Kloppers is running Australian-icon BHP (ASX:BHP), is he more interested in Canadian aluminium producer Alcan (NYSE:AL) or America’s own Alcoa (NYSE:AA)? Or should he be more interested … Continue reading →

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Rio Tinto says receives approval to buy Alcan

Posted on J September, 2007 by Travellerev

SYDNEY (Reuters) – Global miner Rio Tinto Ltd/Plc (RIO.L)(RIO.AX) said on Monday it has received U.S. anti-trust clearance for its $38.1 billion acquisition of aluminum maker Alcan Inc (AL.TO). The U.S. approval follows the province of Quebec’s government approval for … Continue reading →

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Rob Zaleski: Anti-mining activist Churchill writes last warning

Posted on J September, 2007 by Travellerev

Rob Zaleski  —  8/27/2007 9:19 am The whole idea never made sense to Roscoe Churchill. Why would Wisconsin, with its rich abundance of lakes and forests, even consider opening its door to the mining industry? the retired elementary school principal … Continue reading →

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