Wanblad labels BHP takeover pitch “disrespectful” to SA
DUNCAN Wanblad, CEO of Anglo American labelled BHP's two-step demerger and takeover proposal as "disrespectful" to South Africa, adding that his company's treatment of...
Anglo to cut ties with Amplats, De Beers in historic restructure
ANGLO American today announced a radical restructure – its most far-reaching in decades – in which it would demerge its 79% owned Anglo American...
Anglo to launch defence after “accelerating” strategic review
ANGLO American will on Tuesday unveil its eagerly anticipated defence against BHP's takeover proposals after saying today it had accelerated a strategic review.
"The board...
Anglo rejects improved all-share takeover proposal from BHP
BHP increased its all-share takeover proposal for Anglo American by offering 0.8132 shares for each Anglo share – an improvement that was today (May...
SA mines minister has no legal powers over Anglo takeover
THE moon is made of cheese. We all know this. Just like we know that the chairperson of the ANC, who moonlights occasionally as...
Pan African weighs R2bn Mintails extension as gold powers on
PAN African Resources said the improvement in the gold price would result in a doubling in returns for its R2.5bn Mintails project, due to...
Cosatu urges rejection of BHP’s Anglo takeover proposal
SOUTH Africa's main union federation has come out against BHP's proposed takeover of Anglo American urging the Public Investment Corporation, which manages government pensions...
Anglo takeover saga could summon mistakes of past cycles
THE possibility that BHP Group’s takeover proposal for Anglo American last month could trigger a fresh wave of M&A activity in the mining sector...
Reasons why SA govt may give Anglo takeover favourable ear
SOUTH Africa's government might be persuaded to wave through BHP's $39bn bid for Anglo American despite recent animus towards the Australian firm from the...
Glencore said to be weighing up Anglo bid options
GLENCORE was said to be preparing to enter an offer for Anglo American – a development that, if true, could set off a bidding...