9th Nov 2007 10:08
Takeover Panel09 November 2007 2007/37 RIO TINTO PLC ("RIO TINTO") BHP BILLITON PLC ("BHP BILLITON") Due to ongoing discussions with the parties as to the operation of Rule 8.3 inthis case, the Panel Executive has agreed that the information required to beannounced by Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton by 9.00 a.m. today under Rule 2.10 ofthe Takeover Code can be delayed pending the completion of those discussions. A further announcement will be made in due course. 9 November 2007 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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