Shuka Minerals Nears Completion of Kabwe Zinc Mine Acquisition in Zambia 1 Mining in Zambia Mergers & Acquisitions New Mining Projects Zinc 

Shuka Minerals Nears Completion of Kabwe Zinc Mine Acquisition in Zambia

AIM-listed Shuka Minerals has secured nearly all regulatory approvals for its acquisition of Leopard Exploration and Mining, which includes Zambia’s Kabwe zinc mine. Only one approval remains outstanding from Zambia’s Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, which Shuka expects to receive in the second quarter. In December, the company signed a conditional share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of Leopard’s share capital through a cash-and-share transaction. The acquisition was initially set to close by March 13, pending regulatory approvals and the successful completion of a debt or equity capital raise. However,… Read More Here
Anglo American Sells Nickel Business to MMG for Up to $500 Million 2 Mergers & Acquisitions International Nickel 

Anglo American Sells Nickel Business to MMG for Up to $500 Million

Anglo American has agreed to sell its nickel business to mid-tier miner MMG for up to $500 million, the companies announced last week. The deal, which includes two ferronickel operations and two greenfield projects in Brazil, aligns with Anglo American’s strategy to streamline its portfolio and focus on copper, premium iron ore, and crop nutrients. Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad stated that the agreement followed a “highly competitive process” and represented a strong outcome for shareholders, employees, and Brazilian stakeholders. The nickel assets involved in the transaction include the Barro… Read More Here
Fortescue Secures 90% Stake in Red Hawk Mining, Moves to Full Acquisition 3 International Mergers & Acquisitions News in Brief 

Fortescue Secures 90% Stake in Red Hawk Mining, Moves to Full Acquisition

ASX-listed Fortescue has acquired a 90.09% stake in Red Hawk Mining through its wholly owned subsidiary, FMG Pilbara, triggering a compulsory acquisition process for the remaining shares. In a market notice issued on Tuesday, Fortescue confirmed that it had initiated compulsory acquisition proceedings for the remaining Red Hawk shares. As a result, the ASX will suspend Red Hawk’s shares on February 25, with delisting to follow at a later date. Red Hawk shareholders who have not yet accepted Fortescue’s A$1.20-per-share offer still have time to do so before the offer… Read More Here
Shuka Minerals Advances Kabwe Zinc Mine Acquisition and Redevelopment 4 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Mergers & Acquisitions New Mining Projects Zinc 

Shuka Minerals Advances Kabwe Zinc Mine Acquisition and Redevelopment

AIM-listed Shuka Minerals is making significant progress toward acquiring and redeveloping the Kabwe zinc mine in Zambia, with a newly appointed board overseeing the process. In a corporate and operational update on February 14, CEO Richard Lloyd reaffirmed the company’s commitment to unlocking Kabwe’s full potential. He noted strong support from potential funders, with various financing options under consideration. However, he emphasized the need for well-structured budgeting and timelines to ensure the project’s success. Shuka’s planned acquisition of Zambian mining and exploration company Leopard Exploration and Mining (LEM) follows a… Read More Here
Glencore Explores Strategic M&A Opportunities Amid Industry Challenges 5 International Corporate News Mergers & Acquisitions 

Glencore Explores Strategic M&A Opportunities Amid Industry Challenges

LONDON – Mining and commodity trading giant Glencore has reaffirmed its openness to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) that enhance shareholder value, leveraging its position as one of the world’s top three copper producers. “As we have always said, M&A is something we are good at, and we are always open to transactions that are value-accretive for the company,” a Glencore spokesperson stated. In 2024, potential M&A activity dominated investor discussions within the mining sector. However, the challenges of integrating diversified producers were highlighted when BHP’s $49-billion bid for Anglo American… Read More Here
BHP CEO Mike Henry Foresees $250 Billion Copper Investment to Drive Industry Mergers 6 International Copper Mergers & Acquisitions Mining Personality 

BHP CEO Mike Henry Foresees $250 Billion Copper Investment to Drive Industry Mergers

Soaring demand for copper will require an estimated $250 billion of investment over the next decade, fueling further mergers in the industry, according to BHP Group Ltd. CEO Mike Henry. In a Bloomberg Television interview, Henry highlighted the increasing challenges in finding and developing new deposits of critical minerals, which are becoming more costly and technically complex to manage. “This suggests a trend toward consolidation, with companies that have scale, strong balance sheets, and deep technical expertise, like BHP, being well-positioned to lead in the decades ahead,” Henry stated. Copper… Read More Here
Mitsui & Co. Leads Bidding for First Quantum’s Zambian Copper Mines 7 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News Mergers & Acquisitions 

Mitsui & Co. Leads Bidding for First Quantum’s Zambian Copper Mines

Japanese trading giant Mitsui & Co. has emerged as the top bidder for a stake in First Quantum Minerals Ltd.’s Zambian copper mines, outpacing a rival offer from Saudi Arabia’s state-backed Manara Minerals Investment Co., according to sources familiar with the matter. Mitsui’s bid is reportedly higher than Manara’s and involves acquiring roughly a 20% interest in First Quantum’s Sentinel and Kansanshi mines for approximately $2 billion. Negotiations between Mitsui and First Quantum are underway, though no final agreement has been reached, and other outcomes, including selling the stake to… Read More Here
Saudi Arabia Nears Stake Acquisition in Zambian Copper Mine as Part of Mining Expansion 8 Mining in Zambia Copper Mergers & Acquisitions 

Saudi Arabia Nears Stake Acquisition in Zambian Copper Mine as Part of Mining Expansion

Saudi Arabia is in the final stages of negotiating a stake in a Zambian copper mine, with expectations for a deal to close by year-end, according to Robert Wilt, CEO of Ma’aden, Saudi Arabia’s leading mining company. Speaking at the Future Investment Forum in Riyadh, Wilt indicated that discussions with the Zambian mine’s owners are progressing well. “We’re in advanced discussions with a company and a mine in Zambia, and we expect to finalize by year-end,” said Wilt, who also serves as vice chairman of Saudi Arabia’s international mining venture,… Read More Here
BHP Shifts Focus After Rejected Anglo American Takeover Bid 9 International Mergers & Acquisitions 

BHP Shifts Focus After Rejected Anglo American Takeover Bid

BHP has turned its attention to new growth prospects after Anglo American shareholders rejected its $49-billion takeover proposal earlier this year, the company’s Chairperson Ken MacKenzie confirmed on Wednesday. In May, BHP withdrew from its acquisition bid for Anglo after three failed attempts. With a six-month restriction on reapproaching Anglo soon to expire, there had been speculation that BHP might revisit the offer. “We saw a unique opportunity for synergy with Anglo American—an idea where one plus one equals three,” MacKenzie remarked at BHP’s annual meeting. “However, Anglo’s shareholders favored… Read More Here
Saudi's Manara Minerals Eyes Stake in First Quantum's Zambian Mines 10 Mining in Zambia Copper Mergers & Acquisitions Nickel 

Saudi’s Manara Minerals Eyes Stake in First Quantum’s Zambian Mines

Saudi Arabia’s Manara Minerals is close to finalizing a deal to acquire a minority stake in First Quantum Minerals’ Zambian copper and nickel assets, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Manara, a joint venture between Saudi mining company Ma’aden and the $925-billion Public Investment Fund, is in advanced discussions to purchase a 15% to 20% equity share in the Zambian operations. The stake is estimated to be worth between $1.5 billion and $2 billion. First Quantum’s sale of the stake is expected to be completed by year-end, though there… Read More Here

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