Mining companies on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) were boosted yesterday in the wake of embattled Brazilian miner Vale’s decision to shut another iron ore mine in Minas Gerais state. The FTSE 100 was dominated by mining companies including Fresnillo, who ended the day up by...
London’s FTSE 100 stock market index closed at a record high on Monday thanks to a jump in the price of oil and other commodities, which boosted the share prices of several LSE-listed energy giants. Oil majors BP (LSE:BP) and Royal Dutch Shell (LSE:RDSA), who together...
Thriving mining company Anglo American will be subject of a US$2.4 billion bid from Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal. The businessman is looking to purchase a 12% stake in Anglo, who’s share price rose 9% on the FTSE 100 following the news, on top of rises close...