Canadian anti-trust regulator to review Anglo American-Teck merger

Group 1 - The Competition Bureau Canada is set to review the proposed $53 billion (C$72.85 billion) merger between Anglo American and Teck Resources, focusing on potential anti-competitive impacts [1][3] - The merger aims to create a new entity, Anglo Teck, which will be positioned as a Canada-based global critical minerals producer [1] - Both companies claim that the merger will enhance portfolio quality, resilience, and strategic positioning, with projected annual pre-tax synergies of around $800 million (£585.61 million) by the end of the fourth year post-completion [2] Group 2 - Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has mandated that Anglo American must relocate its headquarters to Canada to proceed with the acquisition of Teck Resources [3][4] - Anglo American has confirmed plans to move its headquarters to Vancouver after the deal closes, indicating familiarity with the Canadian operational setup [4]