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Company Statement: BHP Billiton notes the recent speculation in relation to a potential offer for Rio Tinto at a premium.

( November 8, 2007, 15:20 GMT | Official Statement) -- ****************************************8 November 2007 - BHP Billiton now confirms that it recently wrote to the Board of Rio Tinto outlining a proposal in relation to a potential combination with Rio Tinto on terms incorporating a premium, reflecting its confidence in the benefits for both sets of shareholders of such a transaction. In preparing its proposal, BHP Billiton has examined in detail the regulatory issues and other practicalities of a combination....

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