Can Trump's drive for critical minerals pass the test of copper? Andy Home
The executive order issued by U.S. president Donald Trump on increasing domestic mineral production is designed to cut through the mine permit maze in the United States. According to S&P Global…
Australia shares gain for the second straight session, as energy and tech leads gains

Tuesday saw Australian shares rise for the second session in a row, boosted by energy and technology stocks. Rising oil prices, and Wall Street's positive lead, also helped to boost sentiment.
Sources: Trump wants to refine minerals on Pentagon bases in order to boost US production
U.S. President Donald Trump aims to build metals refining facilities on Pentagon military bases as part of his plan to boost domestic production of critical minerals and offset China's control of the sector…
Australian shares gain modestly as commodities support
Australian shares rose on Monday and hovered below the important 8,000-level as commodities fueled a slight recovery in the benchmark index after a selloff in the previous session amid market uncertainty.
The massive Simandou iron ore mine could end Australia's golden age of iron ore, or it can start a new one. Russell

It is overused to the point of being meaningless. But the Simandou mine, located in Guinea, West Africa is a game changer. It is expected that the full 120 million tons of cargo…
The massive Simandou iron ore mine could end Australia's golden age of iron ore, or it can start a new one. Russell

It is overused to the point of being meaningless. But the Simandou mine, located in Guinea, West Africa is going to change the iron ore seaborne market. It is expected that…
BHP and Rio Tinto discuss energy transition; bet on minimal Trump impact: Russell

BHP Group, Rio Tinto and other mining giants have delivered similar results and outlooks this week for commodities. They chose to focus on the benefits of the energy transformation and minimise short-term risk.
Nine Entertainment is the top gainer among Australian shares.

Australian shares rose Friday on the back of gains in energy and mining stocks, as well as strong commodity prices. Nine Entertainment was the biggest gainer, after Domain Holdings Australia…
Anglo writes off De Beers and continues with business overhaul

Anglo American reported a $3.1billion loss on Thursday, after writing down its De Beers business. The company is continuing to shed unwanted assets. Anglo wants to concentrate…
Glencore rejects an approach to its DRC operations in the last year

Glencore, a commodity and mining trader, said that it rejected a non-invited approach by an unknown buyer at the end of the last year for its operations in Democratic Republic of Congo.
Tariffs on copper and aluminium by Trump could increase costs for U.S. customers
Analysts and industry participants stated on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's promise to impose tariffs on U.S. imports of copper and aluminum would lead to higher prices…
Mongolia close to signing green energy agreements with Saudi Arabia
Mongolia's deputy premier said that the country expects to sign agreements worth several billions of dollars with Saudi Arabia in the coming months. It is also in discussions…
Glencore opens to deals as investors prepare for more mining M&A
Glencore, the commodity and miner trader, said that it was open to M&A deals that created value for its investors. It is leveraging its position in the top three producers of copper globally.
Australian Government pledges $1.24 Billion in Green Aluminium Push
Australia's Labor Government pledged A$2 Billion ($1.24 Billion) in production credits on Monday to support the four Australian aluminium smelters to switch to renewable energy before 2036.
Rio Tinto shares fall on merger failure reports; banks weigh down on Australia's shares
The Australian share market fell Friday due to the fall in banking stocks, and Rio Tinto's decline on news of failed merger talks with Glencore. The S&P/ASX 200 ended the week 0.2% lower, at 8,310.4.
Glencore's and Rio Tinto’s mining operations
A person familiar with this matter stated that Glencore had approached Rio Tinto in late 2013 about merging the two major copper producers. However, the talks are no longer ongoing.
British Business - January 17
These are the most popular stories in the British business pages. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these reports. BP announced on…
Australian shares flat: Rio Tinto drags down miners after merger talks
Australian shares were flat on Friday. Gains in healthcare companies were offset by losses among miners. Rio Tinto fell on speculation about early merger talks with London listed smaller rival Glencore.
Bloomberg News reports that Rio Tinto and Glencore are in early merger talks.
Bloomberg News reported Thursday that Glencore and Rio Tinto have had early-stage discussions about merging their businesses. The report was based on people familiar with this matter.
Bloomberg News: RPT Rio Tinto and Glencore are in early merger talks
Bloomberg News reported Thursday that Glencore and Rio Tinto have had early-stage discussions about merging their businesses. The report was based on people familiar with this matter.