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BlackRock encouraged Anglo to expand discussions with BHP

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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Anglo American has been pressured by major shareholders including BlackRock to expand talks with BHP over its proposed £38.6 billion mining mega-merger. Shareholders were key in convincing the FTSE 100 group to enter negotiations with … Read more

Anglo American extends the deadline for its takeover of BHP after rejecting an improved offer

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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Anglo American has expanded talks with BHP over a takeover bid, keeping the prospect of the mining sector’s biggest ever deal alive even after the British-listed group rejected a £38.6 billion third approach. BHP now … Read more