Anglo American Share News (AAL)

LONDON BRIEFING: Miner Anglo American eyes rival BHP takeover

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are called to open slightly higher, after a busy start to the day, with corporate earnings and updates.

Anglo American confirms takeover proposal from BHP

(Sharecast News) - Anglo American surged on Thursday after it received an unsolicited non-binding and highly conditional £31.1bn all-share takeover proposal from Australia's BHP Group - a deal that would create the world's largest miner and copper producer.

TOP NEWS: Australia's BHP launches bid to acquire rival Anglo American

(Alliance News) - British mining heavyweight Anglo American PLC confirmed Thursday it was "reviewing" a takeover bid from its larger Australian rival BHP Group Ltd, in what would rank as one of the sector's biggest deals in years.

CORRECT: No record close for FTSE 100; mixed trade in US

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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: No record close for FTSE 100; mixed trade in US

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed lower on Thursday, with the FTSE 100's recent rally taking a pause for breath, but not after hitting another record high.

London close: Stocks finish weaker after earlier gains

(Sharecast News) - London markets closed the day weaker on Wednesday, reversing earlier gains as Wall Street stocks opened lower, although mining stocks remained above the waterline.

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 gains pared after hitting record high

(Alliance News) - European equities ended higher on Tuesday, with the FTSE 100 hitting its best level, before succumbing to some selling pressure in afternoon dealings.

Europe close: Stocks rise as investors digest PMI data

(Sharecast News) - European markets closed above the waterline on Tuesday, propelled by positive survey data from the eurozone that bolstered investor sentiment.

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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 pushes to new high; AB Foods surges

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 hit another intraday high on Tuesday, driven by data providing some "fresh optimism" about the UK economy.

TOP NEWS: Anglo American copper output up year-on-year, diamond slumps

(Alliance News) - Anglo American PLC said on Tuesday it was "pleased" with its production performance in the first three months of 2024, largely maintaining full-year guidance but cutting its output target for diamond operations.

Anglo American boosts copper output, slashes diamonds forecast

LONDON, April 23 (Reuters) - Anglo American on Tuesday reported an 11% increase in its copper output for the first quarter of the year, but slashed its 2024 production guidance for diamonds.

Kumba quarterly sales fall 10% as port challenges curb exports

April 23 (Reuters) - Kumba Iron Ore on Tuesday reported a 10% fall in first quarter sales due to port equipment challenges, as South Africa's logistical problems continue to throttle commodity exports.

Copper production rises but diamond output falls at Anglo American

(Sharecast News) - Anglo American reported relatively flat group production in the first quarter on Tuesday as rising copper production was offset by sliding diamond output.

IN BRIEF: Anglo American says Kabwe claimants granted right to appeal

Anglo American PLC - London-based mining company - Says High Court of South Africa on Friday granted claimants the right to appeal against its prior judgement in favour of Anglo American South Africa Ltd. Judgement in mid-December dismissed what the company calls a "misconceived" class action certification application by law firms on behalf of residents of Kabwe, Zambia. According to Human Rights Watch, zinc and lead mined at Kabwe from 1904 to 1994 produced extremely high toxic lead levels which continue to affect the health of local residents.