Mining giant BHP’s pursuit of rival miner Anglo American might have far-reaching implications for the global industry. BHP’s £31bn takeover plan has already been rejected by Anglo, but the potential loss of Anglo’s deep roots in South Africa adds another layer of complexity. South Africa has relied on mining as its economic lifeblood for over 150 years, making it the world’s fifth-largest producer of coal and diamonds and the 10th largest producer of gold.
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