Anglo American’s Teck bid faces Canadian opposition
ANGLO American's $50bn takeover of Teck Resources has triggered fierce resistance in Canada, where investors and politicians are questioning whether the nil-premium deal serves...
Anglo finalises copper JV with Chile’s Codelco
ANGLO American and Chile's Codelco announced today they had reached a final agreement for the joint development of their mines Los Bronces and Andina.
The...
Caledonia prioritises Zimbabwe growth over share buybacks
CALEDONIA Mining Corporation will channel cash into expanding its Zimbabwe gold operations rather than repurchasing shares, said Bloomberg News citing the gold miner's CEO...
BHP projects image of calm as M&A gyrations begin
IT has been three years into a copper price bull run, yet it’s surprising how troubled some of its largest producers are. Rio Tinto,...
SA ferrochrome industry is running out of time.
SOARING electricity costs are decimating South Africa's ferrochrome industry, forcing widespread furnace closures and threatening global stainless steel supply chains, said Bloomberg News in...
BHP touts copper expansion whilst avoiding M&A talk
MINING giant BHP showcased its copper growth ambitions during a shareholder briefing on Monday, whilst steering clear of questions about potential major acquisitions, said...
What’s really driving the platinum price?
WHAT'S driving the platinum price? Two things, say analysts. Firstly automakers were caught short by the decline in demand growth for electric vehicles; certainly...
Rwanda and Congo plan mineral supply overhaul
RWANDA and the Democratic Republic of Congo will collaborate with international partners, including the US, to transform their mineral supply chains under a draft...
DRDGold boss cautions investors as stock hits 23 year high
FORMER DRDGold CEO Mark Wellesley-Wood once famously dubbed the company the ‘Roodepoort Rocket’ because of the way in which the share price took off...
MMG confident Anglo nickel deal will pass muster
CHINESE-owned MMG is confident it will secure European regulatory approval for its $500m acquisition of Anglo American's nickel assets, according to a report in...