UBS, the adviser for BHP, has begun scheduling meetings with fund managers this week to fine-tune a revised proposal for Anglo.

BHP Group can't cherry-pick Anglo American assets without paying a hefty premium, Anglo investors told Reuters.

At the same time, the investment approval process would be streamlined for known investors and low-risk sectors.

Greatland considers itself “strongly positioned” should there be an opportunity to consolidate ownership of Havieron.

Zhaojin declared its bid to be unconditional on April 24, making it impossible for Tietto shareholders who had already accepted the offer to now withdraw.

Lawsuit filed against lithium-ion battery firm and its chairman for failing to disclose details about its US manufacturing facility.

The bid may also be a tacit admission on BHP's part that buying copper assets is far easier than trying to find them and develop new mines.

BHP's $39 billion bid will be the elephant in the room at Anglo American's Tuesday annual general meeting.