minara to aquire ravensthorpe nickel operation

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Minara Resources may acquire Ravensthorpe nickel operation from BHP Billiton

Oct 09, 2009 (Datamonitor Financial Deals Tracker via COMTEX) -- MREJF | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- According to Bloomberg, Australian Financial Review reported that Minara Resources, Ltd. may acquire Ravensthorpe nickel operation from BHP Billiton Limited, a diversified natural resources group.
Minara Resources is a nickel producer. Both BHP Billiton and Minara are based in Australia.

Reportedly, Jinchuan Group Limited and Poseidon Nickel Limited are also contemplated to be in the race to acquire the Ravensthorpe nickel operation.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. is acting as advisor to BHP Billiton.

Deal Type Acquisition
Sub-Category Asset Purchase
Deal Status Rumour: 2009-10-07

Deal Participants

Target (Company) BHP Billiton Limited - Ravensthorpe Nickel Operation - Australia
Acquirer (Company) Minara Resources Ltd.
Vendor (Company) BHP Billiton Limited

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