In September 2025, the global mining industry witnessed one of the most significant corporate developments in recent history: the merger of Anglo American and Canada’s Teck Resources. This decision created a new mining titan with assets valued at more than fifty billion dollars and immediately placed Canada at the center of global discussions about critical minerals, energy transition, and strategic resources. For Canada, which has long positioned itself as a reliable supplier of natural resources, the deal marked both an economic triumph and a geopolitical advantage.
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The merger is particularly important because of its focus on copper. Copper has become one of the most sought-after materials of the twenty-first century, fueling everything from electric vehicles and renewable power grids to advanced computing and artificial intelligence. Demand is skyrocketing while supply struggles to keep up, making copper one of the defining commodities of the global energy transition. By joining forces, Anglo American and Teck Resources established a company capable of becoming the world’s leading copper supplier, with strong mines in Canada, Chile, and other resource-rich regions.
