Rise of EVs Drives Mining Deals to Decade High
Mining companies are back at the deals table as they battle for control of commodities essential for making electric cars and renewable-energy infrastructure.
The world’s largest miner is set to seal its biggest deal in more than a decade. An American gold giant is seeking to acquire an Australian rival that is rich in copper. And a Swiss commodities company has made two proposals to combine with a century-old Canadian competitor.
Mining companies are back at the deals table as they battle for control of commodities essential for making electric cars and renewable-energy infrastructure.
The world’s largest miner is set to seal its biggest deal in more than a decade. An American gold giant is seeking to acquire an Australian rival that is rich in copper. And a Swiss commodities company has made two proposals to combine with a century-old Canadian competitor.