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Anglo American and Teck Resources Merge in $70 Billion Deal, Creating New Copper Powerhouse

Anglo American and Teck Resources merge in a $70 billion deal, forming Anglo Teck, a new copper powerhouse. This second-largest mining transaction strategically bets on copper.

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  • Anglo American and Teck Resources have agreed to a $70 billion merger, creating Anglo Teck, which will be the second-largest mining deal ever recorded.
  • The merger aims to establish one of the world's largest copper companies, representing a significant strategic investment in the future of copper production.
  • Anglo American shareholders will own 62.4% of the new entity, Anglo Teck, with Teck shareholders holding the remaining 37.6% stake in the combined company.
  • Anglo Teck will establish its headquarters in Canada, maintaining a primary stock listing in London, complemented by secondary listings in Johannesburg, Vancouver, and New York.
  • This strategic consolidation is projected to generate $800 million in annual cost savings and efficiency gains within four years, following Teck's prior rejection of Glencore's takeover bid.
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Anglo American shareholders will own 62.4% of Anglo Teck, while Teck shareholders will hold 37.6%.

Anglo Teck will have its headquarters in Canada (Vancouver) with a primary stock listing in London, complemented by secondary listings in Johannesburg, Toronto, Vancouver, and New York.

The merger forms one of the world's largest copper producers, betting strategically on copper as a key future resource, and is expected to generate $800 million in annual cost savings and efficiency gains within four years.

Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad will lead Anglo Teck as CEO, while Teck CEO Jonathan Price will serve as deputy CEO.

The merger is expected to close within 12 to 18 months, subject to regulatory approvals in Canada, the United States, and China.

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