Rio Tinto urged to make “now or never” bid for Teck
ACTIVIST fund Palliser Capital has urged Rio Tinto to mount a counterbid for Teck Resources which recently set out terms for a nil-premium merger...
Rio Tinto CEO emails staff about “fundamental” restructure
RIO Tinto CEO Simon Trott wanted a "fundamental" reorganisation of the mining giant, focusing operations around its most profitable commodities, said Bloomberg News citing...
Governments set for more private equity minerals deals
GOVERNMENTS will increasingly forge partnerships with private investors to secure supplies of critical minerals, according to a mining-focused investment firm that has sealed a...
South32 open to more portfolio changes, says new chair
SOUTH32 chair Karen Wood will retire early next year after six years in the role, with mining veteran and former Anglo American CFO Stephen...
RBM may fall into China’s lap if Rio proceeds with swap...
RICHARDS Bay Minerals could fall into Chinese hands if majority shareholder Rio Tinto offers the titanium miner as part of an asset for shares...
Rio Tinto explores Chinalco stake reduction deal
RIO Tinto is considering an asset-for-equity arrangement with Chinalco that would reduce the Chinese investor's 11% holding, enabling the miner to restart share buybacks...
Appian secures $1bn World Bank partnership
APPIAN Capital Advisory has secured a $1bn partnership with the World Bank's private sector arm to finance mining projects primarily in Africa and Latin...
BHP maintains optimism despite Chinese slowdown
BHP struck an upbeat note about global iron ore demand on Tuesday despite warning of moderating Chinese growth, said Reuters in a report on...
Trump measures spark rare earth investment surge
SHARES in rare earth mining companies have surged to record levels as investors respond enthusiastically to the White House's efforts to reduce American dependence...
Bristow & Froneman: the last of the modern-day Randlords
CHIEF executive turnover is increasing in the world’s mining sector. It rose to 15.1% in 2023 from 14% a year earlier, according to a...