Mega miner merger would knock BHP off world No.1 perch One of Australia's biggest commodity companies is considering a $300 billion takeover pitch to form the world's largest mining group. AAP · Jan 9
FTSE 100 buoyed by gains for mining stocks The FTSE 100 Index closed up 74.18 points at 9,940.71 Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2025
How private investors are making billions from countries in debt IN DEPTH: Exclusive: As an escalating climate crisis and a difficult economic outlook put ever greater pressure on developing countries, new analysis shows how wealthy private investors in the Global North are profiting The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2025
Buoyant miners fail to fire lacklustre FTSE 100 Miners led the way in London on rising metals prices, with copper showing particular strength. Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025
Anglo shareholders have many reasons to doubt $50 billion Teck mega-merger New firm Anglo Teck would be headquartered in Vancouver in a further blow to the UK mining sector Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025
Copper Under Pressure As Codelco Cuts Guidance, Glencore Faces Mounting Costs The global copper market is digesting the latest risks, as multi-dimensional challenges emerge in key jurisdictions. Codelco, the world’s largest copper producer, has lowered its 2025 output forecast to a range of 1.31 to 1.32 million metric tons, down from its previous estimate of 1.34 to 1.37 million tons. Benzinga · Nov 5, 2025
US Cancels $500 Million Cobalt Tender, Bessent Points To More Equity Stakes The US has canceled a $500 million tender to purchase cobalt. The decision came after multiple extensions, less than two months after launching the initiative. Benzinga · Oct 17, 2025
Miners prosper as FTSE 100 makes steady progress On the FTSE 100, gold miners Fresnillo and Endeavour Mining leapt 9.1% and 11% respectively. Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025
If government bailouts of companies are the new normal, we need a better strategic vision The federal government’s announcement of a A$600 million rescue package for Glencore’s copper smelting and refining operations in Mount Isa and Townsville marks a definitive shift in Australia’s industry policy. The Conversation · Oct 13, 2025
Hands out for handouts: bailouts loom for more smelters More taxpayer bailouts could be on the horizon for ailing facilities after a $600 million lifeline to one mining giant. AAP · Oct 8, 2025
'Back them': PM's blunt message after smelter bailout Mining giant Glencore has been urged to invest in a struggling community after a $600 million taxpayer-funded bailout to secure hundreds of jobs at a smelter. AAP · Oct 7, 2025
Copper and oil gains aid FTSE 100 after lacklustre opening The FTSE 100 index closed up 27.11 points. Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2025
FTSE 100 up as Anglo American strikes Teck deal The FTSE 100 index closed up 21.09 points, or 0.2%, at 9,242.53. The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025
Anglo American stock rises 9% after merger deal with Teck Resources The tie-up is set to be the biggest mining sector merger in over a decade. Euronews · Sep 9, 2025
The Conversation · Aug 20, 2025 Taxpayer bailouts are common, yet rarely make economic sense. Here’s how to strike a better balance Most market economists oppose the idea of large corporate bailouts, where taxpayer funds are used to provide failing companies with financial assistance.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025 Loan ‘irregularities’ led to collapse of Prax Lindsey oil refinery Administrator was appointed after parent company State Oil given new information about £783m loan
Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2025 FTSE eases on weak US data as Ukraine peace summit looms Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet later in Alaska.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 14, 2025 Plan to extend Queensland coalmine would bulldoze ‘critical’ koala habitat Glencore says it is working with state and federal governments to minimise the impact of flora and fauna in the 680ha area west of Mackay
AAP · Aug 13, 2025 Coal mine project threatens 'significant' koala habitat A drone investigation by conservation groups and ecologists has found an important koala colony living in the path of a proposed coal mine expansion.
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025 Boost for London Stock Exchange as £35bn mining company U-turns on move to US Glencore said earlier this year they were headed Stateside - but valuation concerns have prompted a rethink
Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2025 Glencore to stick with main listing in boost to London market The Swiss mining giant also warned over job losses as it aims to cut costs by the end of 2026.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2025 Miner Glencore decides against moving stock market listing from London to US Company, which has reported 37% drop in profits, says switch would not present value for shareholders
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AAP · Aug 1, 2025 Smelter owners urged to put more on the table The federal government has not ruled out any support measures as it calls on a mining giant to step up and save a copper smelter in regional Australia.
AAP · Jul 31, 2025 'Economic death spiral' fear over ailing copper smelter A delegation is visiting Canberra to plead for a bailout for the copper industry to prevent an "economic death spiral" in north Queensland.