Focus on Minerals
Car battery maker ACC halts plant construction in Germany, Italy
The European vehicle battery venture Automotive Cells (ACC) is halting construction of two factories in Germany and Italy as it weighs shifting to...
South Korea’s Yoon calls for greater cooperation with Africa on minerals, trade
Joint declaration calls for partnership on critical minerals as South Korea increases development aid for Africa to $10bn.
Alberta municipality appeals regulator’s decision to accept coal exploration
An Alberta ranching community is fighting a planned hearing on proposed coal exploration in the Rocky Mountains
Giant lithium partnership between Codelco and SQM created in Chile
Chile's state-owned copper giant Codelco signed a deal Friday with SQM to nearly double the private mining firm’s current extraction of lithium, a...
Timeline: BHP Group’s failed pursuit of rival Anglo American
Timeline: Miner BHP Group walked away from its $49 billion plan to take over rival Anglo American after its last-ditch request for more...
BHP walks away from $49 billion takeover offer for Anglo American
Mining group BHP abandons Anglo takeover plans after multiple rejected offers, with South African division of the business causing headaches.
BHP asks for more time to explore Anglo American takeover
BHP hopes to please Anglo American shareholders with new measures to bolster attempted takeover as South Africa, whose state holds significant influence, goes...
BHP and Anglo dig in even as takeover talks deadline nears, sources say
BHP was struggling to find common ground with Anglo American on Tuesday in talks over its takeover offer, with no new concessions as...
Vast concessions threaten Malaysia’s forest: report
Concessions in Malaysia's forests threaten millions of hectares of natural habitats and risk the country's commitment to 50% forest cover.
