Australian coal workers to strike at BHP Bowen Basin mines

Futures dropped for a fourth day in Singapore, to trade about 3% lower for the week.

Worsley began operations around 40 years ago and is one of the world's biggest alumina refineries.

BHP needs to offer at least a 40% premium over Anglo's share price for a new takeover bid, but its CEO has committed to spending discipline.

The French nuclear fuels company move comes in response to Niger's cancellation of Orano's subsidiary mining licence.