FYI, for entertainment factor, here's some articles and dates on...

FYI, for entertainment factor, here's some articles and dates on the rumours of takeovers for Lihir;

- April 2, 2002 - http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-84350641.html
- September 24, 2007 - http://www.smh.com.au/news/business/newcrest-not-looking-to-buy-lihir/2007/09/23/1190486137187.html
- October 4, 2007 - http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/mining-energy/lihir-unfazed-by-takeover-talk/story-e6frg9df-1111114569017
- October 15, 2007 - http://www.gata.org/node/5631
- March 1, 2010 - http://sundaycommentators.blogspot.com/2010/03/lihir-takeover-target.html
- March 17, 2010 - http://www.theage.com.au/business/lihir-shares-up-on-talk-of-takeover-20100316-qco2.html

As you can see, been happening since 2002, repeated again in 2007 and if I remember right (but can't find the articles right now), there was rumours in 2008-2009 too. Again, take it as you will, maybe if they keep talking about it, it may happen some day :)