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BHP completes OZ Minerals takeover Mining giant BHP (ASX: BHP) has completed its acquisition of OZ Minerals (previous ASX code: OZL), with the latter's shares set to be removed from the Australian Securities Exchange on 3 May 2023. The acquisition, completed through BHP Lonsdale Investments, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BHP Group Limited, involved the purchase of 100% of OZ Minerals shares via a scheme of arrangement. The deal, valued at $9.63b, was approved by the Federal Court in April 2023. BHP chief executive officer Mike Henry said that the acquisition strengthens BHP's portfolio in copper and nickel and is in line with its strategy to meet the increasing demand for critical minerals needed for electric vehicles, wind turbines, and solar...

ESTABLISHED in 1965, MACS Engineering is a highly regarded supplier of light vehicles, trucks, equipment and accessories, and provides engineering and fabrication services for the mining, oil and gas, construction, civil, government, energy and infrastructure industries. With a wide range of design, engineering, certification, manufacturing, supply and installation services, MACS specialises in complete vehicle fit-outs and turnkey engineering solutions. With more than 40 years of industry experience, the company’s management team boasts substantial industry knowledge and technical expertise. At MACS, the key to achieving great outcomes for clients is through a partnering approach. The company works closely with its clients at all levels to find the best answer for the clients’ products and projects. With a dedicated product development team...

Image: Nick Fraser. BY ELIZABETH FABRI The Government of Tanzania has passed laws allowing it to tear up and renegotiate contracts with natural resources companies; causing widespread concern and uncertainty for the ASX-listed miners, exploration companies and service companies with interests in the East African nation. Australia-Africa Minerals & Energy Group (AAMEG) chief executive Doug Horak examines how the legislation impacts Australian miners moving forward. 1. What do you make of the new laws passed by the Tanzanian Government? Changes to the Tanzanian mining law in July have had a disruptive impact on the long-held view that the investment climate of Tanzania is an attractive one that is able to encourage foreign direct investment into its mining industry. However, at the...

Dawson mine family and community day Anglo American Dawson mine in Moura, Queensland held its first family and community day on January 15, 2025. Across the state, it hosted over 900 general community members and families of its workers to experience first-hand some of the labour conducted on site and to witness how the mine is investing in the future. Loved ones...