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Crunch Time Looms For BHP's Bid To Buy Anglo American

BHP's bid for Anglo American comes as it looks to secure a reliable copper supply (Credit: AFP)

Mining behemoth BHP must overcome major hurdles to salvage its faltering pursuit of rival Anglo American, analysts said Monday as a midweek deadline over the seismic takeover bid approaches.

UK-based Anglo American has already knocked back two attempts by the Australian giant, which has until 5.00pm London time (1600 GMT) on Wednesday to up its offer, walk away, or launch a hostile takeover at enormous risk.

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