Focus on Minerals
Explainer: What New Caledonia riots mean for the nickel industry
A wave of civil unrest in New Caledonia has halted mining operations and supported a rally in prices for the metal.
Anglo American rejects £29.34 per share proposal from BHP
Anglo rejects BHP's third offer in a month as world's largest mining group continues takeover plans.
BHP-Anglo prospects flag more M&A ahead for miners
BHP's bid for Anglo American underlines the growing appetite for energy transition metals like copper, investors and mining CEOs said Weds
How is the violent unrest in New Caledonia hitting nickel prices?
The overseas French territory is a crucial source of nickel, but deadly riots over constitutional changes could affect the supply of the mineral...
Platinum loses shine amid BHP’s vast Anglo bid
Platinum is used in the manufacture of catalytic converters for high-polluting petrol engines — but demand has long been forecast to slump as...
BHP shares hit 3-month high as deadline for formal Anglo bid looms
Shares of BHP Group touched a 3-month high on Tuesday about 36 hours ahead of a deadline to lodge a formal bid for...
Copper’s record run at risk as US shipments calm speculator frenzy
Copper's record highs may not be sustainable, with action concentrated on shipment of material to cover exposed short positions in the U.S.
Main facts about the copper market as prices hit record highs
Copper surged to record highs on Monday as a recent rally triggered by short covering created momentum for speculators and funds to bet...
Nickel-rich Indonesia pitches EV battery plant plan to Elon Musk
The Indonesian government has proposed to Tesla CEO Elon Musk the construction of an EV battery plant in the nickel-rich country
