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BHP Billiton Advances Jansen Potash Project

03.02.2011 - BHP Billiton, which failed in its $39 billion bid for Canada's Potash Corp last year, said its Jansen potash project has moved into the feasibility study phase. An environmental...

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Norbert Steiner Confident on K+S' Potash One Takeover

21.12.2010 - German fertilizer producer K+S is confident it will be successful in its planned takeover of Canada's Potash One, the company's chief executive told a German paper.Asked whether...

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BP Considers Sale of Canadian Natural Gas Liquids Unit

16.12.2010 - BP said on Wednesday it was examining the possible sale of its Canadian natural-gas liquids business as it seeks to raise up to $30 billion to pay for its Gulf of Mexico oil spill...

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Canada Canola: Monsanto Boosts Investment

25.11.2010 - Monsanto Co has raised its spending on canola research and development to between C$20 million and C$30 million ($19.8 million to $29.7 million), roughly the same investment the...

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BHP Tosses Out Potash Corp Bid, Plans $4.2 Billion Share Buyback

15.11.2010 - Top global miner BHP Billiton killed its $39 billion bid for Potash Corp, the world's biggest deal this year, and said on Monday it would return $4.2 billion to investors through a...

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Potash Rights Plan Hearing Delayed Indefinitely

08.11.2010 - Saskatchewan's securities watchdog agreed on Thursday to BHP Billiton's request to adjourn indefinitely a Nov. 8-9 hearing on Potash Corp's shareholder rights plan. The...

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BHP Potash Bid Decision Looms, Report Of Russian Rival

03.11.2010 - Russian fertilizer company Phosagro is planning to bid for Potash Corp, according to a media report, rivaling BHP Billiton's $39 billion offer which awaits a crucial ruling from...

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Three More Provinces Oppose BHP Takeover of Potash

01.11.2010 - The Canadian provinces of Manitoba, New Brunswick and Quebec have joined Saskatchewan in opposing BHP Billiton's $39 billion takeover bid for Potash Corp, a spokeswoman for...