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Takeover? United Minerals' in trading halt

October 9, 2009

Australian iron ore prospector United Minerals Corp has requested a suspension in trade of its shares pending an announcement on a potential change of control transaction.

The company did not give further details in a statement issued today.

Reports this morning suggested BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto and Fortescue Metals Group may be potential buyers.

Reuters

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