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Rio threatens to delay expansions

Source: Lateline Business
Published: Monday, October 27, 2008 11:14 AEDT
Expires: Sunday, January 25, 2009 11:14 AEDT

The Federal Treasurer has made a landmark decision to force BHP and Rio Tinto to open up their Pilbara railways for other miners to use. But Rio says it will cost the nation $30 billion and it is threatening to delay its expansions.

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