[니켈] MMG’s deal to buy Anglo-America’s Brazil nickel assets faces EU regulatory

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EU가 중국계 MMG의 앵글로아메리칸 브라질 니켈 자산 인수에 대한 심사를 연장한 것은 중국발 핵심 광물 M&A에 대한 유럽의 견제 기조가 더욱 강화되고 있음을 보여주는 신호다.
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출처 : Mining.com (2025.11.24.)

Hong Kong-listed mining and metals company MMG(중국국영기업 Minmetals의 지배하에 있는 국영자원기업) said on Monday that the European Commission had extended the review of its deal to purchase Anglo-American(영국본사 글로벌 광산기업)’s nickel business in Brazil.

The Commission, which acts as the EU competition enforcer, had initiated the phase II merger investigation in early November.

However, it is unclear how long the European Commission may require to complete its review, MMG said on Monday.

The extension underscores regulatory caution and heightened scrutiny of resource deals with China.

Anglo American announced the sale in February, which includes two ferronickel and two greenfield projects in Brazil.

The Commission had warned earlier this month that the deal could enable MMG to divert ferronickel from Europe and hurt European stainless steel production.

While awaiting the Commission’s review, the parties have agreed to extend the deadline for meeting all deal obligations to June 30, 2026, from the previously planned November 18, 2025, MMG said.

MMG will continue to work with Anglo-American and the European Commission to assist the Commission in its review, it added.