BHP completes first refuelling of a ship with biofuel April 15, 2021 BHP has completed its first refuelling of a ship with biofuel in a trial run aimed at reducing carbon emissions, the company announced today. It was the first time that a ship has been refuelled with biofuel in Singapore, the world’s largest bunkering hub. A biofuel blend derived from sustainable feedstock sources such as cooking [...]
London ‘no longer the home of mining’ as activist pushes for Glencore to shift listing to Sydney March 14, 2024 The proposals included shifting the company's primary stock market listing from London to Sydney.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open lower as rate cut bets ease May 23, 2024 Asian markets mixed post-US stock dip, Nvidia up 6% post-bell on strong revenue. Focus on UK-US PMI data for economic cues.
Court of Appeal reopens landmark £5bn lawsuit against BHP for Brazil dam collapse July 27, 2021 London’s Court of Appeal has today decided to reopen a historic £5bn lawsuit against mining giant BHP over the collapse of a dam in Brazil in 2015. In an unexpected u-turn, the court said that a group of 200,000 claimants would be able to appeal against a lower court’s decision to throw the case out [...]
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.
BHP fires 48 workers over sexual harassment and assault at Australian mines – CityAM : CityAM August 20, 2021 Mining giant BHP has fired 48 workers in 2 years amid a spate of sexual harassment and assault allegations. In July, the Australian government launched an inquiry into the problem of sexual harassment in the country’s mining industry. Large mining companies tend to use Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) accommodation, a set up which blurs [...]
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.
Woodside and Santos in talks to form Australian oil giant December 7, 2023 Combining two of Australia's largest oil and gas producers would be the largest corporate deal in the country for several years
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 [...]
Could Glencore really ditch the so-called ‘home of mining’ the London Stock Exchange? March 15, 2024 Activist investor Tribeca sent jitters through the City yesterday with the claim that London had lost its lustre for the likes of Glencore - but could it leave?