Global dividends hit record high despite UK drop off November 21, 2024 Global dividends hit a record third quarter high in 2024 after rising to $431.1bn (£340.7bn), despite a sharp drop off in UK payouts. Globally, 9 companies in ten (88 per cent) increased their dividends or held them flat, but UK dividends fell seven per cent to $25.8bn (£20.4bn) thanks in large part to mining sector [...]
Top shareholder says Anglo should close ‘unfeasible’ Yorkshire mine July 28, 2024 One of Anglo America's top investors has called for the London-listed miner to mothball its flagship fertiliser mine in North Yorkshire because it won't provide a good enough return on investment.
Anglo American: Slowdown at Yorkshire site causes hefty write down July 25, 2024 A set back in one of its Yorkshire crop nutrients facilities dragged on Anglo American's first set of results since shrugging a off a takeover attempt from Australian rivazl BHP.
Amplats: will the precious metal miner bring touch of sparkle to City? July 24, 2024 Ever since shrugging off repeated bids from rival Australian miner BHP, Anglo American has been promising shareholders a major restructuring. The FTSE 100 mining giant pledged to deliver a “radically simplified” portfolio that would focus on its core mining divisions, copper, premium iron ore and crop nutrients. The sweeping restructuring, which was a condition of [...]
Analysts: A mining takeover boom could be around the corner July 12, 2024 Rising demand for raw materials coupled with a meagre new supply could spur a mining takeover boom, according to analysts.
BHP abandons £39bn pursuit of Anglo American May 29, 2024 BHP has abandoned its pursuit of Anglo American today after the London-listed firm refused to offload its South African iron ore business prior to a deal and declined to extend takeover talks.
Anglo American rejects BHP request to extend takeover talks May 29, 2024 Anglo American has rejected BHP's request to extend the deadline for a takeover.
BHP asks Anglo American for more time to get its deal across the line May 29, 2024 BHP has asked Anglo American for more time to hammer out a deal.
Will BHP seal the deal on Anglo American takeover? May 28, 2024 Investors have reined in their bets on a BHP takeover of Anglo American as an extended deadline on the deal draws near.
Rio Tinto should abandon primary London listing, says activist investor Palliser May 23, 2024 Rio Tinto has come under pressure from an activist investor to abandon its primary London listing and unify its business in Australia.