BlackRock has been among the most bullish voices in the copper market for years.

One of the largest iron ore producers in the world, posted a $1.7 billion net profit for the quarter ended in March, while analysts polled by LSEG were expecting a $1.9 billion profit.

The company is pursuing a multiphase program at the 260-sq.-km Marathon property in Ontario.

The proposal comprises an all-share offer for Anglo American by BHP.

Takeover would represent the first mega deal among the world’s biggest diversified miners in over a decade. 

The filing of a resource estimate in November qualified Power Nickel for 30% more in the project to conclude the earn-in agreement.

Congo's government last week accused ERG of passing off subcontracting companies as majority partners.

Panama goes to polls in May this year.