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BHP Billiton posts 6.017 billion dollar first-half profit (AFP)

Date : 05 Feb 2008 Category : World

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AFP - BHP Billiton, the world's largest miner, said Wednesday its first-half net profit fell by 2.4 percent to 6.017 billion dollars, as it lifted its offer for rival Rio Tinto.

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