May 7, 2024 BHP insists Anglo American’s South African assets must go in any takeover BHP sees advantages for South Africa in a distribution of Anglo American stakes in Amplats (78.6%) and kumba Iron Ore (69.7%).
May 6, 2024 BHP bombshell puts South African mining in a hole South African officials have so far given BHP’s proposal a mixed reception.
May 3, 2024 Brazil wants next Vale CEO to be closer to government The government wants the next CEO to have ties with states, municipalities and regulators.
May 3, 2024 Brazil rejects Vale, BHP settlement offer for Mariana disaster Miners had earlier this week presented authorities with an offer to pay $25 billion as reparations for the dam collapse.
May 3, 2024 BHP’s biggest rivals sit on the sidelines of Anglo M&A drama Rio Tinto and Glencore Plc are focused on waiting for opportunities to snap up specific parts of Anglo’s business as BHP’s bid unfolds.
May 3, 2024 Anglo CEO meets South Africa mines minister after BHP’s takeover proposal CEO Duncan Wanblad is meeting minister Gwede Mantashe for the first time since rejecting BHP's $39bn takeover bid last week.
May 3, 2024 BHP’s high-stakes tilt for Anglo puts regulators in spotlight The proposed $39 billion combination has more than enough components to trigger intense oversight by regulators concerned about implications for market concentration and access to key minerals.
May 2, 2024 Brazil’s mining sector revenue jumps 25% in first quarter The country's mining exports between January and March grew 11.3% year over year.
May 2, 2024 Chinese miners see opportunities as BHP’s mega bid unfolds Miners like Zijin Mining, China Minmetals and others are likely to examine closely a deal that creates the world’s top copper producer, Bloomberg says.
May 2, 2024 BHP CEO flies to South Africa to push $39 billion takeover BHP’s team aims to engage with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration among other key stakeholders, Bloomberg sources say.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
