xcellent pts from 2 globe guys on bnnforget there names but it is clear rio tinto is avoiding bhp's attempt to take it over. Apparently most investors do not want to see them merge either. They pointed out that after the dust settles between them they will both go out and acquire smaller co's. Got to believe rio will, so that it will be more difficult for bhp to take another run at them. This should bode well for the metals - they mentioned hbm and fnx as takeovers. Moly is in a world of its own but it should fuel the sector (metals) when it starts. PS hate to say it but I told u this was not the time for good news (news release) - glta!! How much further down does this market go?