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Falling off the supercycle: BHP puts the brakes on capex, stock hits 3-year low

Frik Els | May 16, 2012 | 6:40 pm Base Metals Energy Precious Metals Top Companies Africa Australia Coal Copper Gold Iron Ore Nickel Platinum Uranium Zinc 

On Wednesday stock in BHP Billiton, the world's number one miner in terms of revenues and market value, fell to a 3-year low on the Australian Stock Exchange, its primary listing. Melbourne-based BHP closed at A$32.49, down 4% on the...

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