A&O Shearman and CMS top Europe M&A legal advisory rankings for Q1-Q3 2025
A&O Shearman secured the top spot in terms of deal value, advising on transactions totalling $71.7bn. A&O Shearman and CMS have emerged as the top legal advisers in terms of…
Bank of America, Rothschild & Co dominate Q1-Q3 2025 European M&A advisory
Rothschild & Co advised on 81 transactions and Bank of America advised on deals worth a total of $49.4bn. Bank of America and Rothschild & Co have secured the leading…
Wachtell, Kirkland emerge top North American M&A legal advisory during Q1-Q3 2025
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz advised on transactions totalling $369.4bn, while Kirkland & Ellis advised on 337 transactions. Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and Kirkland & Ellis have emerged as…
US judge to approve Rio Tinto’s Mongolia mine settlement
The lawsuit alleged that the Anglo-Australian mining company misled investors by hiding issues related to its $7bn underground project. In 2019, Rio Tinto disclosed the possible cost overrun of $1.9bn…
The copper supply-demand balance is under strain as crisis looms
Copper demand is rising, can supply keep up? Global copper demand is set to grow at a CAGR of 3.8% to reach 35.1 million tonnes by 2030. Credit: Jose Luis…
Allied Gold reports 87,000oz of production in Q3
The company expects gold production to be highest in Q4 this year. Allied Gold anticipates annual production exceeding 375,000oz of gold. Credit: Victor Moussa/Shutterstock.com. Canadian miner Allied Gold has announced…
Headwater Gold signs deal with OceanaGold for Nevada projects
The agreement allows OceanaGold to acquire up to a 75% interest in Headwater’s TJ, Jake Creek and Hot Creek projects. OceanaGold has committed to a minimum exploration expenditure of $2.5m…
BHP considers reopening defunct Arizona copper mines
BHP is exploring the possibility of developing mines in Arizona’s Globe-Miami area. Higher copper prices and new US policies such as expedited mining permits have prompted a review by BHP…
Chengtun Mining signs agreement to acquire Loncor Gold
Chengtun Gold Ontario will buy all the outstanding shares of Loncor for C$1.38 ($0.98) per share. The company’s Imbo project boasts an indicated resource of 1.88moz of gold and an…
Mining Technology Excellence Awards 2025: Nuton
As the demand for copper continues to rise due to its essential role in electrification and renewable energy systems, Nuton has positioned itself as a transformative force. The Rio Tinto…
