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Kazakhstan copper producer pauses some operations after deadly accidents
Kazakhstan copper producer pauses some operations after deadly accidents
by  AFP

Kazakhstan's largest copper producer Kazakhmys said Wednesday it was temporarily halting some of its operations due to the "growing number" of industrial accidents at its production facilities. Kazakhmys says it is the world's 20th largest producer of copper concentrate, a processed form of copper ore that has been refined to boost its cooper content.

EU skewers Google, Apple over tech rules -- despite Trump threats
EU skewers Google, Apple over tech rules -- despite Trump threats
by  AFP

The European Union defied US threats of retaliation Wednesday by accusing Google of violating its digital rules -- which could trigger hefty fines -- and ordering Apple to make its iPhone interact better with rivals' devices. US prosecutors accused Apple of making it hard for its users to interact easily with Android phone users and with rival smartwatches.

UniCredit CEO says prepared to wait on Commerzbank decision
UniCredit CEO says prepared to wait on Commerzbank decision
by  AFP

UniCredit's chief executive said Wednesday he could wait until 2027 to determine whether a takeover of Germany's Commerzbank made sense for Italy's second-largest bank. "At this point, patience is the most important point because we need to execute on our plan, get it done well," said UniCredit chief executive Andrea Orcel Wednesday.

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