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European steelmakers oppose iron ore JV

EUROPEAN steel industry body Eurofer has called for the European Union to block the proposed iron ore joint venture between BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto, adding to the Asian steel industry’s concerns about the proposed tie-up.

Kate Haycock
European steelmakers oppose iron ore JV

With Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton’s self-imposed December 5 deadline for the Pilbara joint venture decision rapidly approaching, Eurofer’s public opposition to the deal marks the first voice of protest on...

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