does bhp have mcr in its sights

Interesting comment in the Australian.

"Past takeover speculation has centred on big acquisition targets such a US aluminium giant Alcoa, South Africa's Anglo American or US copper and gold major Freeport. But smaller companies may also be on BHP's agenda. There is some speculation that BHP has been eyeing Western Australia's nickel sector with the aim of securing better feedstock for its WA nickel smelting and refining business"

Full story at
www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,22272366-643,00.html