Rio Tinto and Glencore restart $260bn merger talks
Mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore have resumed preliminary talks on a potential all-share merger that could create a $260bn global leader. Read the latest on the deal.
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Rio Tinto and Glencore in £190bn Merger Talks
FTSE 100 miners Rio Tinto and Glencore are in preliminary talks over a potential £190bn merger, aiming to create the world's largest mining entity. Read the full story on the seismic shift in the global mining landscape.
Rio Tinto in $200bn Talks to Buy Glencore
Rio Tinto and Glencore confirm preliminary talks for a potential all-share merger, which could create a mining behemoth valued at over $200bn. Read the latest on this seismic deal.
Glencore and Rio Tinto in World's Largest Mining Merger Talks
Glencore and Rio Tinto are in preliminary talks that could lead to an all-share merger, creating the world's largest mining firm. The deadline for a decision is 5 February 2026. Read the latest.
Glencore and Rio Tinto Restart Merger Negotiations
Mining giants Glencore and Rio Tinto have resumed talks on a potential mega-merger that could create the world's largest mining firm. The deal, driven by record commodity prices, faces a key deadline in February. Read the latest.
Mandelson: Europe lacks means and will as Trump acts
Peter Mandelson warns Europe faces 'political impotence' after Trump's Venezuela policy. Experts analyse the shift from rules-based order to hard power. What path for Britain?
FTSE 100 Rallies as Maduro Arrest Shakes Markets
London's FTSE 100 surged towards 10,000 points as defence and gold mining stocks soared following the US capture of Venezuela's President. Discover the market fallout and global implications.
Canada's minerals could be used to 'annex' it, warns report
A new report warns Canada's vast critical mineral reserves could be exploited by foreign states, threatening its sovereignty. Experts call for urgent policy reform to secure the nation's resources.
Worker dies in Queensland coal mine roof collapse
A coal miner has been found dead after being trapped in a roof collapse at the Curragh mine in central Queensland. Emergency teams worked overnight to reach the worker.
FTSE 100 breaks 10,000 barrier, marking best year since 2009
The FTSE 100 has surged past 10,000 points, its best performance since 2009. We analyse the sectors driving growth and what it means for UK investors. Read the full analysis.
Rio Tinto's Chile Lithium Mine Faces Indigenous Opposition
Indigenous communities in Chile's Atacama desert fear Rio Tinto and Codelco's lithium mining project will cause severe water scarcity, threatening fragile ecosystems and ancestral lands. Read the full story.
South Africa Tipped as 2026's Hottest Stock Market
As fears of an AI bubble grow, portfolio managers are diversifying. Discover why South Africa's JSE, with its mining and banking stocks, is a top contender for 2026's surprise performer.
Lang Hancock's Asbestos Mining Past Uncovered
A new podcast episode explores Lang Hancock's early career mining blue asbestos at Wittenoom, a site of national tragedy. Discover the untold family stories.
The battle behind Australia's richest person's wealth
Explore the bitter rivalries and court battles behind Gina Rinehart's fortune. Is she a mining heiress or a self-made magnate? Listen to the Full Story podcast.
Gina Rinehart's Mining Empire: Power and Controversy
Explore the formidable legacy of Gina Rinehart, Australia's richest person, as she expands her iron ore empire amidst legal battles and immense influence. Discover the full story.
New Space Race: Billionaires vs Global Laws
As private companies and billionaires lead a new era of space commercialisation, existing international treaties are under strain. Can we prevent cosmic monopolies and ensure space benefits all humankind?
How Europe Can Regain Middle East Influence After Gaza
Europe's stance on Gaza has shattered its credibility. Analyst Nathalie Tocci argues the path to regaining a constructive role lies not in grand diplomacy, but in focusing on stabilising fragile neighbours: Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq.
Trump Strategy: Europe Faces 'Civilisational Erasure'
A new US National Security Strategy outlines a dramatic 'America First' foreign policy shift, warning Europe could be 'unrecognisable' due to migration. Read the key details.
Trump Halts Asylum Cases, Imposes Bans on 19 Nations
President Trump pauses all US asylum applications and orders extra scrutiny for migrants from 19 'high-risk' countries following a Washington shooting. Explore the sweeping immigration policy changes.
Atacama Desert: Superbug Fight vs Lithium Mining Impact
Scientist Cristina Dorador searches for new antibiotics in Chile's Atacama salt flats, as lithium mining threatens the delicate ecosystem and indigenous communities. Explore the urgent mission.
Mercury Poisoning Fears for Brazil's Indigenous Women
Munduruku women in the Brazilian Amazon face miscarriages and infertility due to mercury poisoning from illegal gold mining. Discover their fight for survival.
Munduruku women fear pregnancy from mercury poisoning
Indigenous Munduruku women in Brazil face miscarriages and neurological damage from mercury contamination linked to illegal gold mining. Discover their fight for survival.
Amigo Loans pivots from lending to gold mining
Amigo Loans shareholders could see golden returns as the company transforms from failed lender to mining venture under Australian leadership. Discover the dramatic turnaround story.
BHP walks away from Anglo American takeover bid
Mining giant BHP has abandoned its latest attempt to acquire rival Anglo American, following a rejected approach. The failed bid reshapes the mining sector's consolidation landscape. Read the full analysis.
BHP walks away from Anglo American takeover
Mining giant BHP has ended its pursuit of Anglo American, leaving the path clear for Anglo's planned £39bn copper merger with Teck Resources. Discover the implications for the global mining sector.
Labour's asylum policy alienates core supporters
Keir Starmer faces internal revolt over 'performatively cruel' asylum reforms as party members cancel memberships and condemn policies targeting Reform UK voters.
Supreme Court Reviews Trump's Border Asylum Policy
The US Supreme Court will decide if Trump's policy limiting asylum claims at the border is legal. A ruling is expected by June. Read the latest developments.
30 dead in Congo mine collapse triggered by panic
At least 30 miners killed in DRC copper mine collapse after military gunfire caused panic. Dozens hospitalised as artisanal mining safety concerns grow. Read the full investigation.
High Court finds BHP liable for Brazil dam disaster
Mining giant BHP found legally responsible for Brazil's worst environmental disaster that killed 19 people. Landmark ruling affects 700,000 claimants in historic case.
UK court rules BHP liable for Brazil dam collapse
London's High Court finds mining giant BHP responsible for Brazil's worst environmental disaster. Learn how this landmark ruling advances corporate accountability.
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