BHP faces a critical question: what would it take to draw the smaller company to the negotiating table within the next few days? 

Copper vaulted toward a record in London and nickel spiked nearly 8%, capping a week of big moves in industrial and precious metals markets as bullish investors pile in and bearish bets unravel. 

Rusal said the main victims of such measure would be the European consumers.

Ban aims to curb another revenue stream for Russia.

Anglo will scale back investment in the Yorkshire mine, which employs about 2,000 people from one of the UK’s highest unemployment rate areas.

Anglo American has turned down BHP’s bids twice since April 25, stating the offers continue to considerably undervalue the company.