Anglo American has completed the sale of its 33.3% stake in Jellinbah Group Pty Ltd to Zashvin Pty Ltd ahead of schedule. The transaction, initially expected to close in the second quarter of 2025, brings in total cash proceeds of AUD1.6 billion (approximately USD1.0 billion), including AUD228 million previously received. Jellinbah Group holds a 70%...
READ MORERHI Magnesita has finalized its acquisition of US-based Resco Group from Balmoral Funds LLC and management for an enterprise value of $410 million (€390 million). This marks the company’s largest investment since the 2017 merger of RHI and Magnesita. The acquisition strengthens RHI Magnesita’s position in North America by enhancing local production capabilities and securing...
READ MORENornickel, one of the world’s largest precious metals producers and a leader in non-ferrous extraction, has signed a cooperation agreement with BelAZ, the leading CIS manufacturer of mining dump trucks. This partnership focuses on the development and production of specialized machinery tailored for Nornickel’s mining operations, aiming to reduce reliance on imported equipment and enhance...
READ MOREMining company BHP has decided to halt its planned acquisition of competitor Anglo American, according to reports from the Financial Times. The deal, initially valued at £38 billion, has become unfeasible due to changing market conditions and strategic developments by Anglo American. Anglo American’s restructuring efforts, which include exiting operations in coal, diamonds, and platinum,...
READ MORERio Tinto Group plans to establish a dedicated lithium unit, Rio Tinto Lithium, after completing its $6.7 billion acquisition of Arcadium Lithium PLC. According to an internal memo cited by Reuters on January 17, the new division will manage operations at the Rincon lithium project in Argentina. However, the Jadar lithium project in Serbia will...
READ MOREZimbabwe’s state-owned Kuvimba Mining House is on track to finalize a $270 million deal with two Chinese companies for its lithium project, CEO Trevor Barnard announced on Monday. The project, centered on the construction of a 600,000 metric tons per year lithium concentrator at the Sandawana mine, continues despite the sharp decline in lithium prices...
READ MORETwo of the world’s largest mining companies, Rio Tinto and Glencore, are reportedly in early-stage discussions about a potential merger valued at an estimated £130 billion. If successful, the deal would create the world’s largest mining company, surpassing current leader BHP, which is valued at approximately $126 billion (£103 billion). The merger would combine Rio...
READ MORESaudi Arabia’s state oil giant Aramco and the country’s mining company Ma’aden have signed a non-binding term sheet to explore a joint venture focused on minerals exploration and mining. Announced during the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, the venture would prioritize energy transition minerals, particularly lithium, and advance cost-effective direct lithium extraction (DLE) technologies. Commercial...
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