FTSE 100 close: Rio Tinto and Glencore hoist London index as UK economy resumes growth June 14, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 jumped today, led higher by industrial giants offsetting losses among retail and consumer-focused firms and housebuilders. The capital’s premier index added 0.1 per cent to close at 7,602.75 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, was largely unchanged at 19,175.50 [...]
Glencore’s new Teck bid exposes industry desperation to go green June 12, 2023 Glencore has made a new bid for Teck Resources - reflecting its creativity and its desperation to grow its green agenda.
Glencore makes fresh bid for Teck coal arm as takeover battle takes new twist June 12, 2023 Glencore has redoubled its efforts to acquire Teck Resources, offering to buy its steelmaking coal business as a standalone company.
Glencore’s Teck saga continues with shareholders dithering over rival visions April 29, 2023 Teck's withdrawal of its demerger plans from the jeopardy of a shareholder vote this week is only the latest twist in an industry sage.
Glencore to pay Norsk Hydro £562m for Brazilian assets April 27, 2023 Norwegian aluminium producer Norsk Hydro will sell multiple mineral assets Swiss miner and commodity trader Glencore.
Teck Resources withdraws plan to split as Glencore circles miner April 27, 2023 Teck Resources has withdrawn its plan to split in two, a surprise development just ahead of a key shareholder vote.
Glencore willing to sweeten $23bn bid for Teck, ramping up pressure on board April 19, 2023 Glencore said today that it is willing to improve its $23bn (£19.7bn) bid for Teck Resources, ramping up the pressure on Teck's board to negotiate with mining giant.
FTSE 100 close: China economy growth spurt jolts London miners higher April 18, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 bumped upwards again today, boosted by stronger than expected Chinese economic growth boosting sentiment toward the capital’s biggest listed industrial giants. The capital’s premier index climbed 0.38 per cent to 7,909.43 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, was broadly [...]
Glencore sweetens Teck takeover bid with cash option to sway shareholders April 11, 2023 Glencore proposed introducing a cash component to its $22.5bn bid for Teck Resources and urged its board to delay an impending vote.
Got the minerals? How Glencore’s failed takeover reflects urgency of green push April 4, 2023 Glencore’s failed takeover bid for Canadian miner Teck Resources reflects the growing urgency from miners to demerge from fossil fuels.