The curious case of the missing Chinese mining billionaire
Chairman of mining group Hanlong, Liu Han's disappearance also highlights the dangers faced by Western firms trying to do business with Chinese tycoons.
Chairman of mining group Hanlong, Liu Han's disappearance also highlights the dangers faced by Western firms trying to do business with Chinese tycoons.
Co-chairman John L. Thornton seems to be the chosen successor.
Rebels attacked the copper and cobalt-rich province of Katanga, home to several mines and projects.
The new merged company projects a 1.3 million tonnes of copper output per year by 2018.
World number one gold miner contradicts earlier reports.
Ongoing spat over royalties and profit sharing.
The Vancouver-based miner extended the offer after coming up just short of acquiring two thirds of Inmet.
Its cash-and-stock offer for Inmet expires late Monday night, unless extended.
Without the once off payment mining profits fell 16%.
Takes over the top spot from departing chief executive Richard O'Brien.