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Miners are excavating long-sought mega-deals

Diverging fates for copper and coal open opportunities for industry-reshuffling M&A, led by Glencore and Rio Tinto’s mulled $215 bln tie-up. In this week’s Viewsroom, Breakingviews columnists debate whether it will happen, or if egos and fear of past failure will reign. Visit the ...  Show more

Europe heads for White House collision course

The extraordinary US incursion into Venezuela and threats over Greenland have made clear President Trump’s intent to rule by world-spanning whim. In this week’s Viewsroom, Breakingviews columnists debate the logic of belligerence and what it means for historic allies. Visit the T ...  Show more

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