Sept 22 (Reuters) - Boral Ltd BLD.AX :
* Boral confirms merger clearance obtained for North American bricks joint venture
* Will recognise its earnings contribution from the joint venture on an equity accounted basis, from commencement of the joint venture.
* Paul Samples has been appointed CEO of the bricks joint venture reporting through to the equally- represented joint venture board.
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