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Rio Tinto and Glencore restart $260bn merger discussions

Mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore confirm preliminary talks on a possible $260bn combination. Explore the market reaction, key challenges, and the strategic copper-driven rationale behind the potential mega-merger.

Rio Tinto and Glencore restart $260bn merger talks

Mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore have resumed preliminary discussions for a potential all-share merger, which could create the world's largest mining company with a value exceeding $260bn. Read the full story.

US Congress Moves to Crush Biden's Mining Ban

The Trump administration and US Congress are acting to reverse a 20-year mining ban on critical minerals in Minnesota, citing national security and energy needs. Follow the latest developments.

Final US pennies auction raises $16.7m

The last pennies ever struck in the US sold for over $16.7 million at auction. Collectors paid huge sums for historic sets, but the coin's demise exposes a costly nickel problem for the Treasury.

Shiffrin's 104th World Cup Victory in Colorado Slalom

American skiing sensation Mikaela Shiffrin extends her record to 104 World Cup wins with a dominant slalom victory in Copper Mountain, Colorado. Read her full story ahead of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

Ebike Grinch steals £900 nutcracker in Edinburgh

CCTV captures the bizarre moment a hooded thief on an e-bike steals an 8ft nutcracker from an Edinburgh bar, breaking a £350 table. The statue, named Nolan, remains missing. Police are investigating.

8ft Christmas nutcracker stolen from Edinburgh bar

An 8ft nutcracker statue worth £900 was stolen from an Edinburgh cocktail bar by a thief on an e-bike. Manager Paul Baxton describes the financial blow as 'catastrophic'. Read the full story.

BHP walks away from Anglo American takeover bid

Mining giant BHP has ended its pursuit of rival Anglo American after its latest approach was rebuffed. Discover the implications for the planned Anglo-Teck merger and the global mining sector.

BHP walks away from new Anglo American takeover bid

Mining giant BHP has ended its pursuit of Anglo American, leaving the path clear for Anglo's planned £39bn copper merger with Teck Resources. Discover the implications for the global mining sector.

China's $1.4bn Zambia Railway for Minerals

Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits Zambia to launch a $1.4bn Cold War-era railway upgrade, boosting China's access to vital copper and critical minerals. Read the full analysis.

Schoolchildren poisoned by copper sulphate in class

Three children at Lord Williams’s School in Oxfordshire were hospitalised after a pupil allegedly added copper sulphate to water bottles. All have now been discharged. Read the full report.

NIOD Skincare Review: The Ultimate Product Guide

Discover our comprehensive review of NIOD's revolutionary skincare products, from the cult-favourite Copper Amino Isolate Serum to innovative survival serums and protective formulations.

Copper coil agony: Woman's contraceptive nightmare

A young woman shares her harrowing experience with a copper coil IUD that left her in excruciating pain and bleeding for weeks, raising serious concerns about contraceptive device safety and medical oversight.

Anglo American announces radical restructuring plan

London-based mining conglomerate Anglo American announces radical corporate overhaul, planning to divest its platinum, diamond, and coal businesses while focusing on copper and iron ore operations.

Two dead in Cobar mine explosion tragedy

A devastating explosion at an underground zinc and copper mine in regional New South Wales has killed two workers, sparking urgent investigations into mine safety protocols.

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