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BHP’s high-stakes tilt for Anglo puts regulators in spotlight

The proposed $39 billion combination has more than enough components to trigger intense oversight by regulators concerned about implications for market concentration and access to key minerals.

Bloomberg News | May 3, 2024 | 4:56 am

Chinese miners see opportunities as BHP’s mega bid unfolds

Miners like Zijin Mining, China Minmetals and others are likely to examine closely a deal that creates the world’s top copper producer, Bloomberg says.

Bloomberg News | May 2, 2024 | 5:17 am

Pan American sells La Arena gold project in Peru to Zijin for $295 million

Zijin will grant Pan American a life-of-mine gold net smelter return royalty of 1.5%.

Staff Writer | May 1, 2024 | 1:43 pm

Column: ICSG forecasts copper supply pressures but cautious on demand

The International Copper Study Group has cut its forecast supply surplus for this year due to much lower-than-expected mine production.

Reuters | May 1, 2024 | 9:05 am

Column: China overtakes Japan in April as Australia’s top coal market

It is the first time this has happened in any month in more than four years.

Reuters | May 1, 2024 | 8:37 am

Near record high LME prices a magnet for Chinese copper exports

China's copper producers are planning to export up to 100,000 metric tons of metal, the largest volume in 12 years.

Reuters | May 1, 2024 | 8:26 am

US, Philippines eye agreement to cut China nickel dominance

One measure under consideration is a trilateral arrangement through which the Philippines would supply raw nickel material, the US would provide financing, and a third country would offer the technology required for smelting and refining.

Bloomberg News | May 1, 2024 | 5:40 am