Glencore, Xstrata agree $90bn merger
Glencore and Xstrata have agreed an all-share merger worth $90bn in the industry's largest ever deal, creating a commodities powerhouse spanning mining, agriculture and trading.
Glencore, Xstrata hammering out final deal
Top executives at trader Glencore and miner Xstrata are hammering out the final details of an $80bn takeover, which could be announced as early as Tuesday.
ANC mines report: the proposals
A highly anticipated ANC report on the state's involvement in mining contains
proposals to fundamentally alter the face of South Africa's industry.
Anglo’s Carroll recovers after operation
Anglo American CEO Cynthia Carroll is recovering well from an operation following a hip injury she suffered during a horse-riding accident last weekend, reports Bloomberg.
Anglo rallies on takeover, SA policy talks
Anglo American may be in the sights of a combined Xstrata/Glencore entity, analysts
say, although some caution it is too early to predict such a move.
Glencore said to be near deal with Xstrata
Glencore International is nearing an agreement to combine with Xstrata in a deal that may value the combined entity at $82.46bn, reports Bloomberg.
ANC mines study rejects assets grab
A study commissioned by the ANC has rejected calls for mine nationalisation and come out in favour of higher taxes and royalties, reports Business Day.
Shabangu: Constitution informs nationalisation debate
Susan Shabangu, mines minister, confirmed a date with the ANC's National
Executive Committee today which is said to inspect a report rejecting nationalization
of the mines industry.
Glencore given March deadline for Xstrata bid
UPDATED: Glencore International has until March 1 to make a move for global miner
Xstrata in a deal that may create a merged major valued around £50bn.
Shabangu: Constitution guides mines debate
Susan Shabangu, Mineral Resources Minister, confirmed a date with the ANC's National
Executive Committee today which is said to discuss a report rejecting nationalisation
of the mines industry.