China studies Rio bid weak spot
Jamie Freed
December 27, 2007
The Chinese Government has reportedly sanctioned large state-owned corporations to look at three strategies to thwart BHP Billiton’s proposed offer for Rio Tinto.
One of the options could defeat the deal at a cost of $9 billion without requiring Australian Foreign Investment Review Board approval.
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A sizable group gathered on December 17 in downtown Marquette to show their disappointment with the recent DEQ approval of the Kennecott Mining Permit.

Thanks to all of you who braved the biting wind to express yourself and your opposition to this ill-concieved mine plan!
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Students Against Sulfide Mining (SASM) have created a wonderful calendar that features these student activists in their natural state! Tastefully executed and fun, this calendar will delight you throughout the year.  The calendar is spiral bound, and features black and white photography.  Each month is different photo with a caption explaining issues facing this [...]

Congressman Bart Stupak has voiced his concern and disappointment with the DEQ’s recent approval of the Kennecott mining application.
Official Press Release

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17 December 2007
Rio Tinto is to invest US$300 million in the development of Eagle, a high-grade nickel and
copper mine in Michigan, USA. Eagle will be the only primary nickel mine in the US and
first production is expected to begin in late 2009. Eagle is projected to deliver 16,000
tonnes of nickel per year over seven years [...]