BHP Billiton abandons Rio offerNov 25, 2008 | News BHP Billiton has called off its bid for rival miner Rio Tinto, blaming falling commodity prices and regulatory demands that it sell off assets. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7747418.stm.Related posts Farmers take on BHP Billiton BHP Billiton declares force majeure BHP Billiton - Dirty Energy