Mining giant BHP Billiton makes $39 billion bid for Anglo American to expand copper operations

LONDON (AP) -- Shares in U.K.-based mining giant Anglo American surged Thursday after it received a 31 billion-pound ($39 billion) takeover approach from rival BHP Billiton, a deal that would create the world's biggest copper miner, with around 10% of global output _ a hugely lucrative market in the transition to clean energy. Read More