A selection of the biggest Mining news and most interesting views from May
CHINA-INDONESIA NICKEL DOMINANCE FEARS FOLLOWING LME LISTING
News that the London Metal Exchange ( LME ) has approved the listing of the first Indonesian nickel brand is seen by many as an ominous moment in Indonesia ' s growing China-backed influence on the global nickel market .
RIO TINTO , NOT ANGLO AMERICAN , ' IS BHP ' S REAL TARGET '
As Anglo American restructures in face of takeover bid , experts believe BHP ' s real target is Rio Tinto , the world ' s second largest metals and minerals miner .
AUSTRALIA LOOKS TO LOOSEN CHINA ' S GRIP ON CRITICAL MINERALS
Australia is to rework its laws governing foreign investment in a move aimed at bolstering its role as a global player in the energy transition . The law changes will increase the domestic processing of critical minerals and the production of green technology and energy . miningdigital . com 11