BHP’s attempt to buy Anglo American has triggered corruption claims against South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC).
Barrick Gold Corp is not interested in bidding for Anglo American and is building its own copper portfolio, CEO of Canadian miner Mark Bristow told Reuters on Wednesday. "We are not interested in bidding for Anglo American, as we are building one of our own," Bristow said. Last week Anglo rejected BHP Group Ltd's $39 billion offer, saying it was opportunistic, significantly undervaluing the company and its future prospects.