Chinalco said to back Rio Tinto’s bid for Glencore
ALUMINIUM Aluminum Corp. of China is expected to support Rio Tinto's proposed acquisition of Glencore, a merger that would enhance the Chinese company's exposure...
Ghana to scrap mining stability agreements, double royalties
GHANA intends to abolish long-term mining investment stability agreements and double royalties under sweeping reforms aimed at capturing greater benefits from surging bullion prices,...
Trump delays critical mineral tariffs, orders negotiations
PRESIDENT Donald Trump has postponed imposing tariffs on rare earths, lithium and other critical minerals, instead directing his administration to secure supplies through international...
Prominent Aussie investor questions Rio-Glencore deal
A PROMINENT Australian investor has voiced scepticism regarding Rio Tinto's proposed acquisition of Glencore, challenging the strategic rationale and timing of the potential tie-up,...
Metals rally extends with multiple record peaks
GOLD, silver, copper and tin achieved unprecedented highs this week as investors anticipated further US interest rate reductions and improved sentiment across Chinese markets,...
Rio Tinto assembles advisory team for Glencore approach
RIO Tinto has assembled a roster of prominent investment bankers to guide its pursuit of Glencore, including veteran dealmaker Simon Robey, said Bloomberg News...
BHP will not counter Rio’s Glencore bid
BHP has opted against pursuing a rival offer for Glencore as Rio Tinto advances discussions to acquire the Swiss mining giant, said Reuters citing...
The late Brian Gilbertson is a true mining legend
THE term “mining industry legend” gets bandied about a lot whenever some well-known industry executive dies but it’s one that Brian Gilbertson – who...
Precious metals surge on Fed independence concerns
GOLD and silver achieved record highs as the US Justice Department's threat to criminally indict the Federal Reserve sparked fresh alarm over central bank...
BHP faces rivals’ consolidation after Anglo setback
BHP Group's unsuccessful 2024 pursuit of Anglo American has inadvertently catalysed a merger wave amongst rivals, leaving the world's largest miner potentially vulnerable as...