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The article discusses the acquisition of mining, smelting and refining company Kennecott Corp. by oil company Standard Oil of Ohio or Sohio in 1981. Topics covered include the overpriced purchase of Kennecott Corp. according to oil and mining experts, Sohio's allegiance to oil and gas company British Petroleum (BP), and BP's plans to diversify because of its investments in Alaska and the North Sea. It iscusses the commanding reserve position of Kennecott in the copper industry in the U.S. INSET: BP's worldwide reach in minerals.

The article focuses on the acquisition of three big foreign-owned tin mining companies in Bolivia by President Victor Paz Estenssoro's government in 1952 and the reaction of the U.S. At issue is whether Bolivia has the capacity to maintain a steady flow of tin and provide compensation to Aramayo, Patino and Hochschild. Reconstruction Finance Corp. is reluctant to sign a long-term buying contract with the tin companies unless the government settle the compensation issue. Others are concerned that the nationalization will close the mines for a long period.

Provides information on the mergers of several companies in the United States. Mining industry; Transportation and public utilities industry; Finance, insurance and real estate industry.

This article profiles Cleveland-Cliffs chief executive John S. Brinzo. Cleveland-Cliffs has been supplying iron ore to the steel industry since 1847. The Dec. 29, 2000 demise of LTV Corp.--the nation's third-largest steelmaker and Brinzo's largest customer--was a disaster for Brinzo's company. Brinzo started buying pieces of the mines of troubled steel producers in the hope that the industry would crawl back. At the time, Cleveland-Cliffs processed around half of all iron ore in the U.S. but owned little of the tonnage, making money mainly from management fees and royalties paid by steel companies that owned the mines. Since it costs $100 million to reline an old furnace, steelmakers were shuttering their older furnaces and turning to cheaper imported slabs. Brinzo, 63, hoped to change the dynamics of that game. While Cleveland's balance sheet was none too healthy it was able to pick up distressed assets for little or no cash, plus the assumption of the mines' liabilities, along with long-term contracts for ore.

Provides information on the consolidation and merger deals in different sectors in the United States. Move of Grupo Mexicano company to acquire ASARCO; Mergers in the transportation and public utilities industry; Mergers in the real estate industry; Acquisition of Pacific Bank by City National Corp.

The article looks at the achievements of oil exploration company Dresser Industries Inc.'s in the context of its diversification as of August 1, 1983. The author pays special attention to the contribution of Dresser's chief executive officer (CEO) John V. (Jack) James for the growth of the corporation. Details related to the company's acquisition policy and operations in the field of construction and mining equipment are also presented.

The article reports on merger trends in the U.S. mining industry that could improve miners' profits and boost silver output in the western part of the country. Hecla Mining Co. plans to acquire Day Mines, Inc. Silver producers said that metal prices could go up again after it dropped from 48 U.S. dollars per ounce to 10.80 U.S. dollars in May 1980. Producers are determined by forecasts that scrap supplies are expected to decline in 1981 although the federal government may sell silver from its stockpile.

This article focuses on the effort of ASARCO Inc. to avoid being acquired in the midst of takeover deals in the U.S. mining industry in March 1981. It explains that ASARCO could have been the first to be acquired had it not that chief executive officer (CEO) Charles F. Barber repurchase a 20% block of ASARCO stock that Bendix Co. had put up for sale. The repurchase cost the company 335 million dollars. The company considers the takeover trends as bad for the country.

The article focuses on the increase in the price of resource stocks in the United States as of March 1984. Actual and anticipated takeovers are some of the factors that contributed to the increased stock price of oil producers. The increased prices of gold has been affected by the conflict between Iran and Iraq. Shares of mining companies such as Amax Inc. have posted moderate gains due to the increased industrial demand.

Provides information on the mergers and acquisitions of several industries in the United States. Mining industry; Manufacturing industries; Retail trade; Transportation and public utilities.

The article offers news briefs in the U.S. related to business. Businesses in the petroleum industry and trade have been looking at the offshore area in Ivory Coast, as the most promising exploration site in West Africa. Fred W. O'Green has been appointed by Litton Industries Inc. as its president and chief executive after the late Charles B. Thornton. A group of businessmen in Idaho has considered a three-week option to acquire the assets of Bunker Hill Co. of the Gulf Resources and Chemical Corp.

The article discusses the 1976 merger trend in the U.S. in which corporate buyers are inclined toward natural resource firms. It says that resource firms, such as those in oil, gas, and mining, are acquired in volume amidst the belief that resources will continue to be in limited supply. It tells that the focus on resource companies was started by oil price increases. It adds that the trend was part of the movement of acquiring solid companies with well-built balance sheets for other operations.

The article discusses the potential development of U.S. mining company Gulf Resources & Chemical, formerly famous as Gulf Sulphur, after the decision of Mexican government to force the company to close its mine in Mexico. Topics include comments from Robert H. Allen, who has been president of Gulf Resources since 1959, the acquisition of lithium compounds producer Lithium Corp. of America in 1967, and a chemical project in Salt Lake, Utah. Attention is paid to the Gulf's share prices in 1971.

The article looks at the 1967 merger between smelting and refining company Engelhard Industries and nonmetallic minerals producer Minerals & Chemicals Philipp, discussing the results of the deal as of June 15, 1969. Information is provided about the market value of the consolidated company, Engelhard Minerals & Chemicals, and its use of working capital. The business strategy of company executive Charles W. Engelhard, Jr. is also examined.

The article reveals that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is looking into the reasons behind the wave of mergers during the 1950s within the manufacturing and mining industries to see if they are legally motivated. It says that corporate mergers increased in spite of the 1950 Clayton Act which bans such actions if they are meant to substantially lessen competition. It adds that corporate acquisitions rose to 822 in 1952 from 157 before the passing of the amendment. The FTC is expected to issue a report within 3-6 months.

The author discusses the growth of manpower shortages in the U.S. Topics include the construction industry workforce, cost and production issues in the mining sector, and growth of population and immigrants. Mergers and acquisitions as well as the reasons behind industrial and commercial trends are also mentioned.

Changes to US tax laws will have significant and mainly positive implications for deal-making across virtually all sectors, including metals and mining, according to a report by global consultancy firm PwC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports developments related to the mining industry in the U.S. and Canada. Rio Tinto PLC has approved the $563 million investment for the underground mining phase development of Diavik mines to finance the underground operations and construction projects. Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold (FCX) Inc. announced its plan to resume the operations of Climax molubdenum project with an initial investment of $500 million and anticipated an annual production output of 30 million pounds. Barrick Gold Corp. has entered a support agreement in accordance with the acquisition of Arizona Star Resource Corp. wherein the deal represented 27% of premiums or C$773 million shares on all Arizona's common shares.

Provides information on the condition of the mineral industry in North Carolina in 2003. Renovation of the Museum of North Carolina Minerals; Intention of Oglebay Norton to sell the company's lime and mica operations; Acquisition of Zemex by a subsidiary of Cementos Pacasmayo.

The article offers news briefs for the mineral industries in the U.S. and Canada as of September 2018. Topics discussed include the Federal Record of Decision (ROD) issued for the Donlin Gold mining project of Barrick Gold in Alaska; the Back Forty zinc and gold project of Aquila Resources in Michigan; and the acquisition of Northern Empire Resources Corp. by Coeur Mining.

Presents a summary of merger activities in several industries in the U.S. as of February 23, 2004. Mineral industries; Manufacturing industries; Retail trade.

The article offers U.S. and Canada mining industry news brief as of December 2014. Sierra Club, nonprofit environmental organization, requested from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Board to review the proposed mine operating permit issued for Romarco Minerals for its Haile gold mine project. Merger of Osisko Gold Royalties with Virginia Mines. Michigan-based Eagle mine of the Lundin Mining has achieved commercial production.

The article deals with a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers on the leadership of the U.S., Canada, and Australia in terms of acquisitions in the mining sector in 2011.

The article reports on the acquisition of Global Capital Advisors LLC (GDC), a New York-based private placement advisory firm, by Australia-based mining company and private issuer Iluka Resources Ltd. as its third client. It notes that Iluka Resources Ltd. focuses primarily on exploration,development and marketing of mineral sands while GCA provides private placement issuers with consulting services. It also provides information on the achievements of both companies in the U.S.

The article announces the merger of Orem, Utah-based U.S. Synthetic Corp. and Brady's Mining & Construction Supply Co. U.S. Synthetic provides polycrystalline diamond cutters for oil and gas exploration while Brady's manufactures equipment and products used for mining. The Utah-based clients of Brady's include Skyline Mine, Utah American Energy and Emery Mine.

Presents a summary of public merger activities in several industries in the U.S. as of February 23, 2004. Mineral industries; Retail Trade; Financial services industry.

The article states the decline in the number of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in the global mining industry by 31% in the first half of 2013, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers' (PwC) "Global Mining Deals Mid-Year Report: Deals in the Dumps." The report has indicated that the U.S. was the third most active country in terms of M&A activity. It discusses the impact of volatility in the mining sector on the M&A activity.

The article reports on the decision of the company Alpha Natural Resources to acquire Massey Energy Co. in the U.S. The merger will combine the assets of both companies which include over 110 mines and coal reserves. The two companies believe that the new entity will be in a good position to take advantage of strong global demand trends for coal based on a statement from Massey Energy. Alpha Natural Resources presumes that Massey is capable of generating the highest earnings in at least a decade.

The article offers updates related to the mining industry in the U.S. and Canada in 2010. Silver Standard Resources Inc. has entered into an agreement with Pretium Resources Inc. to combine its Snowfield and Brucejack gold-cooper projects into one. Thompson Creek Metals Co. Inc. has acquired Terrane Metals Corp. North American Tungsten Corp. Ltd. has resumed its CanTung mine in Canada in October.

The article reports that the proposal of BHP Billiton to Rio Tinto Boards in Australia concerning an unsolicited takeover bid to acquire Rio Tinto has been rejected. BHP has again decided to consider another bid by offering 3.4 BHP Billiton shares for each Rio Tinto share for a total valuation of around $147 million, but the said proposal is also disapproved. On the other hand, Rio Tinto plans to consider sales of its North American coal operations and talc business, the Northparkes copper mine in Australia, as well as uranium assets in the U.S. and Australia, and its packaging and engineered aluminum products groups. It cites that the biggest sale has been to Barrick Gold Corp., which is believed will increase Barrick's share of reserves by 4.6 million oz to 11.5 million oz.

The article looks at the consolidation trend in the U.S. mining industry. The smaller mining companies all have to be considered takeover targets, particularly in the gold sector, says Bernard Guarnera of Behre Dolbear & Co. The Pebble copper/gold deposit in Alaska was originally mined by Teck Cominco American Inc. in the 1960s and abandoned when prices dropped. Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd., a $550 million company, acquired the project from Teck Cominco and found major higher-grade deposits at the site.

Focuses on the issues raised by the business actions of Chinese mining companies in the U.S. Company acquired by the Chinese oil company CNOOC; Definition of sinophobia; Significance of the economic relations between the U.S. and China for the U.S. consumers; Concerns over the acquisition of mining companies by Chinese firms.

Presents a roundup of news related to the mineral industries in the United States, current as of February 1999. Includes Coeur Alaska's optimization study of the permitted Kensington gold mine plan in Alaska; Merger between Placer Dome Inc. and Getchell Gold Corp.

The article focuses on the production and sale of construction aggregates in the U.S. in 2013. It states that sand, gravel, crushed stone, and some recycled asphalt and concrete comprise much of construction aggregates and comments on rock types which meet specifications for different types of aggregates. It mentions blasting, dust, noise, and wetlands and safety issues have been mitigated for most industries and talks about acquisitions of existing quarries and sand and gravel pits in the U.S.

The article informs about the chances for improvement in mergers and acquisitions in the U.S. mining and metals industry in 2014 despite decline in deals in the first quarter of 2014, according to professional service firm Ernst & Young report.

The article reports on the increase of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) at the metals and mining industry in the U.S. 2012. It mentions the view of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) US industrial products leader Bob McCutcheon regarding market growth and investments. It also notes the potential impact of mineral scarcity on the industry's condition.

The article discusses the roles of U.S. law firms Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in the BHP Billiton mining company's multi-billion dollar purchase of the Petrohawk Energy Corp. in 2011. It states that several attorneys are acting as advisors on the deal, including David Asmus, Michael King, and Lee Meyerson.

The article reports on the merger of the mining companies Alpha Natural Resources Inc. and Massey Energy Co. in the U.S. It mentions that Alpha would acquire all of the outstanding shares of Massey common stock for 8.5 billion dollars. It states that 110 coal mines and coal reserves of five billion tons would be created during the merger. Furthermore, Alpha would be well positioned in capitalizing the strong global demand for coal with a diverse location of properties.

The article offers updates related to the business transactions in the mining industry in the U.S. Rio Tinto Co. has invested 469 million dollars investment for the nickel and copper project of Kennecott Eagle Minerals Co. in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Terrane Metals Corp. was acquired by Thompson Creek Metals Co. Inc.