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MMG hit with EU antitrust warning over nickel deal with Anglo American

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17 September 2026

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Fusion42 · 18 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The European Commission issued an antitrust warning to MMG over its planned acquisition of Anglo American's Brazilian nickel business, citing risks that MMG could divert supply away from Europe and harm European stainless steel producers. The EU is concerned about supply resilience and China's influence in critical minerals, rejecting MMG's initial remedies.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Industrial.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

European antitrust pressure is tightening on mineral supply deals linked to China, signalling a harder compliance environment for mining acquisitions affecting EU markets. You must reassess your supply chain risk and regulatory strategy if your business depends on critical minerals or stainless steel in Europe.

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