BHP Billiton, Norilsk line up
Russian nickel producer Norilsk Nickel (NILSY-O, MNOD-L) has concluded a strategic alliance with another of the Big Three, this time signing a deal with BHP Billiton (BHP-N, BLT-L)….
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Lending Rates (July 17, 2006)
| as of 4 pm ET, July 11, 2006 | (%) |
| Bank of Canada | 4.50 |
| Target overnight rate | 4.25 |
| Canadian Prime | 6.00
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