November 8, 2007: BHP Billiton announces plans to “create the world’s premier diversified natural resources company” by buying Rio Tinto
December 21: Takeover Panel gives BHP Billiton a "put up or shut up" deadline to formalise its offer
Timeline: Three years of tie-ups and slip-ups
November 8, 2007: BHP Billiton announces plans to “create the world’s premier diversified natural resources company” by buying Rio Tinto
December 21: Takeover Panel gives BHP Billiton a "put up or shut up" deadline to formalise its offer