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TIMELINE: BHP’s PotashCorp bid

October 04, 2010 - 00:00 GMT

KEYWORDS: BHP Billiton , BHP , PotashCorp , Saskatchewan , fertiliser , Sinochem , potash , Vale , Rio Tinto

The progression of BHP’s swoop to acquire the world’s largest potash producer

21 September: PotashCorp not swayed by BHP extension

Canadian miner remains steadfast against substandard offer from BHP which extended its proposal to 18 November - CBS News

17 September: Why Potash Corp. should remain Canadian

Potash Corp. shareholder, Richard Haskayne, details in the Calgary Herald why the company should remain in domestic control

13 September: BHP could delay Jansen if it buys PotashCorp – Fertecon BHP could delay its greenfield Jansen potash project should its PotashCorp takeover attempt be successful, according to consultants Fertecon.“My view is that they will put it on the back-boiler and look to develop that beyond 2020,” Fertecon’s Barrrie Bain told Bloomberg. “PotashCorp has got the potential for substantial expansions at much lower cost.” 8 September: BHP won’t be the only bidder – PotashCorp   PotashCorp CEO, Bill Doyle, says a number of companies have approached the company about a potential alternative to BHP’s bid. He added that PotashCorp...

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