2009-02-03news.com.au

The miner is reportedly looking at a $US15 billion combination of asset sales, convertible notes and share issues that would also increase the Chinese giant's stake in dual-listed Rio to greater than the 11 per cent level for which it has Australian government approval.

The deal would be one of China's biggest strategic overseas investments outside the financial sector.



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