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BHP Billiton to Continue to Seek Merger
Nov 28 2007, AP

Mining giant BHP Billiton vowed to keep pressing its $150 billion bid to merge with Rio Tinto, telling shareholders Wednesday it was a compelling step despite the rival company’s resistance and customers’ concerns.Executives addressing BHP Billiton’s...

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