Anglo American and Teck have approved a merger, creating one of the top 5 global copper producers.
The merger aims to achieve $800M in annual synergies and higher output, combining world-class assets across Canada, the US, Latin America, Southern Africa, and Europe.
The amalgamation is anticipated to deliver pre-tax recurring annual synergies of $800 million.
Additional synergies of $1.4 billion of underlying EBITDA are expected between the adjacent Collahuasi and Quebrada Blanca operations in Chile, on an average pre-tax annual basis from 2030-2049.
Author's summary: Anglo American and Teck merge to create a top copper producer.