Focus on Minerals
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.
Analysis: China is back in Africa and doubling down on minerals
China's flagship economic cooperation program is bouncing back after a lull during the global pandemic, with Africa a primary focus.
Rio Tinto and BHP to collaborate on electric haul truck trials in Pilbara
Electric haul truck technology to be tested in Australian mining region to see if battery-operated vehicles could reduce emissions.
Nigerian government cracks down on illegal lithium miners
Dozens of arrests made after Nigeria's lithium mining industry being impacted by unlicensed operators in areas with minimal official presence.
BlackRock encouraged Anglo to extend BHP talks, source says
US-based asset manager helped BHP's bid for Anglo American by encouraging key shareholders to continue talks over proposed merger.
