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On Wednesday, BHP Group (NYSE:BHP) announced it needs more time to finalize its $50 billion takeover bid for Anglo American (OTCQX:AAUKF), requesting an extension beyond todays 4 PM GMT deadline. The Australian miner has already been granted a one-week extension from its original May 22 deadline after its third offer failed to materialize. Per Reuters report, BHP sent a statement to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), expressing the need for additional time to engage with Anglo American, citing the deals complex structure. The company also indicated its willingness to offer a break fe