Obviously alot has happened since and Gloucester subsequently merged to for Yancoal.
For a failed hostile Arrium bid: http://www.theage.com.au/business/world-business/noble-puts-failed-arrium-bid-behind-it-20121109-291pp.html
And this one is MOST relevent to KAB: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/archive/business-old/noble-group-trumps-exxaro-with-132m-bid-for-territory-resources/story-fn4xq4cj-1226072240825
Not that it started with debt funding similar to KAB, then became debt for equity swap, followed by the take over. Sound familiar?
But to be honest I think your focus on take over is premature. And why the focus on hostile? Surely Noble is friendly?
KAB Price at posting:
1.1¢ Sentiment: Hold Disclosure: Held