Tag: Metals and Mining

Canada approves Glencore takeover of Teck coal unit, with conditions

The Canadian government has approved Glencore’s $6.93 billion acquisition of miner Teck Resources’ steelmaking coal unit with strict conditions to preserve jobs, the country’s industry minister said on Thursday.

Rio Tinto in talks to avert strike at Mongolian copper mine

Global miner Rio Tinto is negotiating with workers at its Oyu Tolgoi copper operations in Mongolia to avert further industrial action over a sharp drop in wages that triggered an earlier strike in May.

Βιοκαρπέτ: Πράσινο φως στην επιστροφή κεφαλαίου από τη ΓΣ

Στη Γενική Συνέλευση της Βιοκαρπέτ στις 19.6.2024, οι μέτοχοι μεταξύ άλλων ενέκριναν την επιστροφή κεφαλαίου €0,02/μετοχή.

Gold Fields cuts output forecast after bad weather hits new Chile mine

Gold Fields on Thursday lowered its annual gold production forecast after bad weather impacted the ramp-up at its new Salares Norte mine in Chile, sending its shares down 8%.

Kazatomprom Signs Uranium Mining Deal at Key Deposit

Kazatomprom signed a new agreement with the Kazakhstan government for uranium mining at its Inkai 3 deposit, as the world’s largest uranium producer bolsters its position.

Anglo rejects BHP’s last-ditch attempt to continue takeover talks

Anglo American on Wednesday rejected BHP Group’s last-ditch request for more time to discuss a $49 billion takeover offer, dismissing it as highly complex and likely ending a five-week pursuit by the bigger rival.

Kazatomprom Net Profit Falls on Lower Uranium Sales

NAC Kazatomprom net profit fell for the first quarter on lower natural uranium sales. Kazatomprom, the world’s largest producer of uranium, said sales of natural uranium fell 55% mostly due to the timing of customer-scheduled deliveries.

Diamond giant De Beers faces spin-off amid wider restructuring as Anglo American takeover pressure mounts

Anglo American plans to spin off its highly prized De Beers diamond unit as part of a sweeping restructuring of its 107-year-old business as it seeks to fend off persistent takeover bids from mining rival BHP Group. 

Kazatomprom Backs Guidance as Uranium Prices Retreat From Record Highs

The world’s largest producer of uranium, NAC Kazatomprom, said first-quarter production rose but sales volumes tumbled on weaker demand, while it backed its full-year guidance.

Albemarle Beats Earnings Estimates. Investors Hope for a Commodity Trough.

Shares of lithium miner Albemarle were rising in premarket trading Thursday after earnings fell dramatically year over year but still beat Wall Street estimates.

Barrick Gold stock gains 1% as Q1 earnings top estimates

Barrick Gold Corporation announced today that its first-quarter earnings per share (EPS) outperformed analyst expectations by $0.03, coming in at $0.19 compared to the consensus estimate of $0.16.

Anglo American rejects BHP’s $39 billion takeover bid to form mining juggernaut

Mining giant Anglo American on Friday rejected a takeover bid from rival BHP Group, saying the offer “significantly undervalues” the company and its future prospects.

Newmont beats quarterly profit estimates on higher production

Newmont Corp beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Thursday, as the world’s largest gold miner benefited from strong production.

BHP and Anglo American May Merge. Why It Could Impact Rivals Freeport-McMoRan, Albemarle.

Two of the world’s largest mining giants are considering merging in what would be one of the biggest industry moves in years, something that would likely reshape the playing field for U.S.

Alcoa’s first-quarter loss widens on lower prices, higher costs

Alcoa posted a wider loss in the first quarter after lower aluminum prices and higher production costs dented results.

Mytilineos: Διερευνά εισαγωγή στο LSE και dual listing

Η Mytilineos συνεργάζεται με τη Citi και τη Morgan Stanley διερευνώντας πιθανή εισαγωγή του στο London Stock Exchange εντός του έτους, σύμφωνα με το Sky News.

Viohalco: Στα €6,3 δισ. ο τζίρος το 2023 – Πρόταση για μεικτό μέρισμα €0,12/μετοχή

Τα οικονομικά αποτελέσματα 2023 ανακοίνωσε η Viohalco με τον ενοποιημένο κύκλο εργασιών να ανέρχεται σε 6,30 δισ. ευρώ έναντι 6,99 δισ. ευρώ το 2022, λόγω χαμηλότερων όγκων και μειωμένων τιμών μετάλλων, όπως σημειώνει η εταιρεία.

Lithium Stock Albemarle Is Falling on a Capital Raise. It Was Inevitable.

Shares of lithium miner Albemarle are falling because the company is raising more capital, and shareholders are wary of the potential dilution.

Alcoa Stock Drops on Offer to Buy Australian Partner Alumina for $2.2 Billion

Alcoa offered to buy out an Australian aluminum partner for $2.2 billion, increasing its weight in the global markets for alumina and bauxite—raw materials used for making aluminum.

Mining stocks slip as China woes hit iron ore prices

Shares of global mining groups listed in London were under pressure Tuesday as concerns about weak growth in China pushed iron ore prices to their cheapest in three months.