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BHP cuts dividend as China slowdown hits Australian iron ore miners

The largest Australian miner has slashed its interim dividend and also posted a weaker profit.

  • Nick Toscano

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Demand for iron ore, which has been the core of BHP’s earnings, appears to have peaked, but the miner’s copper production is soaring and bodes well for the future.

BHP looks beyond the iron ore era, betting on the next big thing

Demand for iron ore, which has long been the core of BHP’s earnings, may have peaked, but the miner’s copper production bodes well for the future.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz
The recovery of China’s property sector is crucial for Australia’s economy.

BHP’s multibillion-dollar cash machine will survive any China meltdown

In a highly volatile environment, BHP has shown there is nothing wrong with being boring.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz
EV Resources has recorded impressive copper and molybdenum results from drilling at its Parag project in Peru.

Two continents, one copper mission for EV Resources

EV Resources’ copper pursuit in two continents is gaining momentum following a recent diamond drill campaign at its flagship Parag project in Peru.

  • Michael Philipps
The soaring copper prices are highlighting how much the resurgence in demand was misjudged by companies and investors.

Why the world’s biggest gold miner is talking about copper

The world’s biggest gold miner says it would consider a joint venture with BHP to exploit its significant copper reserves.

  • Simon Johanson
A weakening iron ore price has pushed the Australian sharemarket down on Monday.

BHP walks after Anglo breaks off the engagement – but never say never

Anglo American’s refusal to engage with BHP forced the world’s largest miner to abandon its $74 billion mega-deal.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Having been cold-shouldered by Anglo American for weeks, BHP has finally got its board to sit down and engage with its offer.

BHP’s expensive date with the Anglo directors

The Anglo American board has finally agreed to let BHP put forward the case for its now $74 billion takeover plan after the Australian mining giant upped its offer for the second time.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz
Anglo American’s Los Bronces copper mine in central Chile would be an important part of any acquisition deal.

Anglo rejects BHP’s $74 billion third offer, but leaves door open for deal

BHP has gained a one-week extension to come up with an improved and binding takeover offer for Anglo American after its rival rejected its latest bid.

  • Simon Johanson
BHP’s prospects for a successful takeover are fading fast.

Clock ticking for BHP as $64 billion bid deadline looms

The resources giant has until 2am on Thursday morning, Australian time, to increase its bid for rival miner Anglo American, issue a formal binding offer, or walk away.

  • Simon Johanson
BHP and industry super are aligned on taking very long-term views of value.

BHP says Anglo American shareholders must decide merger fate

BHP boss Mike Henry has thrown down the gauntlet to Anglo American’s shareholders, after the London-based miner rejected the Australian giant’s latest takeover offer.

  • Simon Johanson

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