Rumours of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are swirling in the mining industry, with China's appetite for ownership and BHP's potential takeover bid for Anglo American driving speculation. The article explores the factors influencing M&A activity, including geopolitical uncertainty, cyclical downturns, and the rising cost of capital. It also highlights the potential for Anglo American to become a target for acquisition, particularly after completing its divestment program.
M&A rumours are gaining momentum even as the world waits for Donald Trump to re-enter the White House.As one punter said "M&A prospects look quite good with mining equities distressed and trading at discounted prices".Certainly, China Is looking to own more, not less. Closer to home, the word on the grapevine is BHP will fire off another takeover bid for Anglo American after failing to secure its target in May.
Nearly half of respondents cited geopolitical market fragmentation as their key driver for sector activity this year, while 75% believed the US and EU's trade and critical minerals policies will diverge further; two-thirds believe Trump's policy agenda will raise costs from supply chain fragmentation or slow investment from uncertainty.UBS told clients it's too early to turn positive on all industrial metals, but it was still keen on copper and aluminium.
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