Cleveland-Cliffs Announces New GHG Reduction Targets; U.S. Steel Launches New Facility; BHP To Persuade Anglo Before New Takeover Deadline And More: Friday's Top Mining Stories
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Cleveland-Cliffs announces new GHG reduction targets, U.S. Steel launches a new facility, and BHP aims to persuade Anglo American before the takeover deadline. Hecla Mining appoints a new interim president and CEO.
May 24, 2024 | 8:42 pm
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Hecla Mining named Catherine Boggs as interim president and CEO, succeeding retiring Phillips Baker.
The appointment of a new interim president and CEO may have a neutral short-term impact on Hecla Mining's stock price as the market assesses the leadership change.
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BHP aims to persuade Anglo American to accept its $43 billion offer before the May 29 deadline, requiring Anglo American to demerge its South African assets.
If BHP successfully persuades Anglo American, it could lead to a significant acquisition, potentially boosting BHP's stock price in the short term.
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Cleveland-Cliffs announced new GHG reduction targets, aiming for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035 and near net-zero emissions by 2050.
The new GHG reduction targets demonstrate Cleveland-Cliffs' commitment to sustainability, which could positively impact investor sentiment and attract ESG-focused investors.
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U.S. Steel launched a new DR-grade pellet production facility with an annual capacity of four million tons, enhancing its ability to meet customer needs.
The new facility supports U.S. Steel's metallics strategy and could improve its market position, potentially leading to positive short-term stock performance.
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