The deal could take as long as 18 months to close as the two companies seek regulatory approval.

The FTSE 100 miner and its Canadian rival to create a global critical minerals champion

L’operazione darà vita a un colosso da 53 miliardi di dollari

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The deal could take as long as 18 months to close as the two companies seek regulatory approval.