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$30 billion Olympic Dam now even bigger

Frik Els | April 23, 2012 | 9:57 pm Base Metals Energy Precious Metals Australia Europe Copper Gold Silver Uranium 

World number one miner BHP Billiton on Monday bought additional exploration plots near its Olympic Dam mine and expansion project from Minotaur Exploration. The $180 billion behemoth paid A$9.5 million cash plus its 41% interest in another joint venture with...

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