Thomas Biesheuvel, Bloomberg on 29/12/2025

China’s Jiangxi to buy copper miner SolGold in $1bn deal

Many in the industry are forecasting a shortage of the metal as the global economy electrifies, leading to a series of approaches among big miners, including a failed bid by BHP for Anglo American Plc.

T Thomas Biesheuvel, Bloomberg
Dan Williams and Mohammed Omar Ahmed, Bloomberg on 28/12/2025

Israel recognises breakaway Somaliland region

Somalia, which regards Somaliland as an integral part of its territory, rejected the deal as unlawful, describing it as “deliberate attack on its sovereignty.”

D Dan Williams and Mohammed Omar Ahmed, Bloomberg
Nicholas Takahashi, Bloomberg on 28/12/2025

Toyota’s sales drop in November, dragged down by China

The Japanese automaker's results serve as a barometer for the industry’s struggle to balance strong long-term demand with short-term economic and policy headwinds.

N Nicholas Takahashi, Bloomberg