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HISTORICAL FACTS: Anglo american to split group after rejecting bhp bid - Caught on Camera

Anglo American wants to focus on copper mining, which rival BHP targeted the business to create a global leader in the critical mineral (Credit: AFP)

Anglo American said Tuesday it would offload steelmaking coal, diamond and platinum businesses and focus on critical minerals as it fights off a massive takeover bid by Australian rival BHP.

After rejecting an improved takeover offer worth GBP34 billion ($43 billion) from BHP, which had hoped to create a copper titan, Anglo said it was accelerating plans to simplify the group and reward shareholders in a "radical" revamp.

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