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Letters and Short Takes: Friday, July 19, 2024

Newcastle Herald

Australian shares take a breather after three-day climb

The ASX200 has finished 0.2 per cent lower, dragged down partly by losses from BHP and Rio Tinto, but still notched its second-highest close ever.

AAP

BHP suspending WA nickel operations amid global glut

Nickel operations across WA are being suspended by mining giant BHP due to an oversupply and plummeting prices for the mineral.

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This 'Boring' Copper Miner Is Outfoxing Its Competitors

Investors underestimating the rate at which Rio Tinto is evolving. Its $15 billion investment into the giant Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia gives Rio the potential to catch up to BHP in terms of production – it could produce close to 900,000 tons by the end of the decade,…

Barchart

BHP rejects hydrogen and hybrids, backs electric trucks

Investors have been warned that BHP's carbon footprint will get worse before it gets better as production ramps up to meet global demand.

AAP

Rebuffed BHP wired for bigger Aussie 'copper province'

South Africa's Anglo American may have rejected BHP's recent bid but the energy transition will drive copper demand for decades, including from South Australia.

AAP

Should You Buy This 'Strong Buy'-Rated Mining Stock with Over 6% Yield?

While Rio Tinto has a consensus rating of 'Strong Buy' from analysts and boasts of a dividend yield of over 6%, let's see if the mining giant is really a compelling buy at these prices.

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Winds of fortune: 'Job for life' in former coal regions

A gusty $20 billion in investment will blow in from a mere three offshore wind projects that one team plans to build to help rewire industrial heartlands.

AAP

Royal Mail owner agrees to takeover by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky

A centuries-old British institution is set to be sold to a foreign firm. Royal Mail's parent company has accepted a £3.6 billion takeover offer by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's EP group. Privatised about a decade ago, the postal service that dates back to Tudor times has struggled in the era…

France 24

Shares fall again, wiping out gains for the month

The ASX200 fell 0.5 per cent to a four-week low during trading, with the mining sector leading the decline as sentiment sours.

AAP

ABC boss hits out at ‘vicious attacks’ on Tingle – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Why UK Major Firms Are Facing Takeover Attempts?

Mining giant Anglo American, cyber security firm Darktrace and Royal Mail parent IDS -- three major UK companies in the midst of big takeover bids.

International Business Times

BHP Asks For More Time To Explore Anglo American Takeover

A core part of BHP's plan is splitting off Anglo's platinum holdings in South Africa, a politically sensitive move that has stirred government opposition ahead of the country's general election Wednesday.

International Business Times

Royal Mail and Anglo American shareholders braced for final takeover offers

Deals this month could see two of the UK’s most prominent companies fall into foreign ownership

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AAP

Super funds giving a green light to 'climate wreckers'

Superannuation funds have come under fire for doubling down on their investments in fossil fuels while cutting half a billion dollars from green energy funding.

AAP

Aust shares fall after hawkish Federal Reserve minutes

The ASX200 has dropped 0.5 per cent after US Federal Reserve minutes showed some officials were willing to raise interest rates.

AAP

Dutton doubles down on gas, rejects support for mining

Domestic gas production will expand, approvals will be fast-tracked and nuclear reactors rolled out to keep the lights on under a coalition government.

The Guardian - UK

Anglo American rejects BHP’s third takeover offer of £38.6bn

Australian firm says £31.11 a share is its final offer, but FTSE 100 miner agrees to enter talks with larger rival

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International Business Times

Platinum Loses Shine Amid BHP's Vast Anglo Bid

Platinum prices are rising due to tight supplies although the metal has fallen out of favour as miner Anglo American seeks to offload assets and fight a vast takeover bid from Australian rival BHP. The metal is used in the manufacture of catalytic converters for high-polluting petrol engines -- but…

International Business Times

Asian Markets Slump As Traders Take Profits, Eye Commodities' Spike

Asian markets suffered a downturn Tuesday after racking up a series of gains as profit-takers stepped in, while traders were also spooked by a surge in commodity prices.

International Business Times

Crunch Time Looms For BHP's Bid To Buy Anglo American

Any deal between two of the world's largest resources companies would fundamentally reshape the sector, with far-reaching consequences for commodities markets and the global energy transition.

AAP

Mining giant set to sell Australian coal mines in reset

After knocking back a BHP takeover bid, Anglo American is set to sell its Australian coal mines and use funds to reset the multinational's balance sheet.

The Guardian - UK

Anglo American’s breakup is overdue. BHP must have seen it coming

Rejig is more radical than anything Anglo has tried in recent past but Australian miner could make fresh bid

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2 Copper Mining Stocks to Buy While They're Cheap

Discover two mining stocks that are poised to benefit from rising demand for copper, making them attractive investment opportunities in the current market.

The Guardian - UK

Anglo American to sell famous diamond business De Beers in breakup plan

UK mining company reveals breakup plan in bid to avoid takeover by Australia-based BHP

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