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The Resolution Copper mine in Arizona.

Trump could unlock a copper bonanza for Rio Tinto

Resources giant Rio Tinto has held discussions with US President Donald Trump’s administration as it seeks to push ahead with a massive copper project in the US.

  • Simon Johanson

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Trump’s tariffs are not having the effects he was after.

Is Trump sending America into a financial crisis? We’re about to find out

The ways markets are reacting to Trump’s tariffs paint a very threatening picture of the outlook for the US and the world.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz
Donald Trump signed an executive action directing the Commerce Department to examine possible copper tariffs this week.

The silver lining in Donald Trump’s latest misguided threat

Donald Trump is considering tariffs on one of the 21st century’s most crucial metals. It’s good news for Rio Tinto and BHP but an own goal for the president.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz
BHP is pivoting to copper as iron ore demand has peaked.

What’s next for BHP? The moment is ripe for copper’s biggest deal

The world’s biggest miner is turning to copper as iron ore demand wanes. It’s time to go for a mega takeover BHP has always shied away from: Going after the biggest copper mine of all.

  • David Fickling
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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
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
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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
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
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

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