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Anglo American and Glencore in Negotiations over Copper Assets
August 31, 2026
-Vandit P
Anglo American is in negotiations with Glencore over integrating copper assets central to the planned $50bn merger with Teck Resources. Anglo hopes to complete the deal as soon as next month, pending Chinese regulatory approval. However, discussions with Glencore over combining operations at the Collahuasi and Quebrada Blanca mines could complicate the merger’s anticipated benefits. Anglo and Glencore each own 44% of Collahuasi, while Teck owns the nearby Quebrada Blanca complex. Combining these assets was a key part of Anglo’s merger rationale. However, Glencore is expected to negotiate aggressively over asset valuations, operational control and the distribution of resulting synergies. Investors believe Glencore has the stronger bargaining position because Anglo needs its cooperation to unlock the full value of the deal. The negotiations come as copper’s strategic importance grows, with expectations of supply shortages and strong demand from modern industries. Anglo has significantly reshaped its portfolio following BHP’s failed takeover attempt in 2024. Meanwhile, speculation persists that BHP could eventually pursue the enlarged Anglo Teck, though investors say they would likely resist another takeover bid.
Anglo American’s bonds traded stable with its 5.625% 2030s at 101.8, yielding 5.0%
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