**BHP**’s Quest for **Anglo American**: Will South Africa Let Go of a Mining Icon?
Johannesburg, South Africa – The world’s largest mining company is facing a significant challenge as Australia’s BHP seeks to acquire rival miner Anglo American in a multi-billion pound deal. The proposed takeover bid of £31 billion has been rejected as undervaluing the company, but concerns over Anglo’s deep ties to South Africa are raising sensitivities over the potential acquisition. For over 150 years, South Africa’s economy has been heavily reliant on mining, with the industry …