Joint takeover of Argentine assets with Canada’s Lundin is latest sign of consolidation in mining sector
Executives see increasing signs of a shift to direct deals with cable manufacturers, car companies and other big buyers
Producers have responded rationally to the price slump, but things are not that straightforward
The industry requires backing to fulfil its critical role in decarbonising the global economy
Al Cook plans a mining-to-retail operation after savage downturn and failed BHP bid for owner Anglo American
Prices for the metal are booming, but there are political risks
Whether you own the aggressor or acquiree, here’s the playbook
Six-week-long pursuit failed but will leave its mark on the mining industry
Politicians angry about measures that were unveiled as part of company’s strategy to fend off BHP’s £39bn takeover bid
Australian mining group has to wait six months before any further approach for UK-listed rival
Also in this newsletter: BHP’s £39bn pursuit of Anglo American collapses, German workers in largest real-terms pay rise since 2008, orange juice producers feel the squeeze
Australian miner walks away after attempt to extend lengthy pursuit of London-listed rival rebuffed
Miner’s board has stuck with Duncan Wanblad’s offer to simplify group rather than go for BHP’s convoluted plan
Australian miner’s CEO is meeting Anglo investors as it seeks another deadline extension
Suitors for two listed corporate names must make firm offers or walk away on Wednesday
FTSE 100 group rebuffed third takeover proposal for mining megamerger
BHP has another week to convince Anglo’s board on the merits of its £39bn deal
Plus, a look beyond the hype for Builder.ai and Oaktree takes control of Inter Milan
The outcome appears to be another week of wrangling over now well-known issues
UK-listed miner says it will give an extra week for Australian rival to submit final proposal
Last-minute intervention from miner’s second-largest investor comes hours before offer deadline
Legal & General says it is confident Anglo’s management can deliver as miner fends off interest from larger rival
Gary Nagle’s praise came hours after the country’s storied miner announced it would break itself up
CEO Wanblad makes the case to shareholders and South Africa’s president
Restructuring will forever change 107-year-old miner as £34bn takeover battle looms
