RESEARCH ALERT-Anglo American: Jefferies raises target price

Feb 20 (Reuters) - :

* Anglo American Plc AAL.L : Jefferies raises target price to 1700p from

1450p; rating

* BHP Billiton BLT.L : Jefferies raises target price to 2400p from 2300p

* Rio Tinto Plc : Jefferies raises target price to 4400p from 4200p

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