Resource Tycoon Reborn

On November 17, it was still rainy in London. A gust of wind blew by, bringing with it a deep chill, causing pedestrians to wrap up their clothes a little tighter.

"This damn weather, damn BHP Billiton Group!" Westbrook walked out of the Hilton Hotel and wrapped himself tightly in a coat, but he still felt the cold. Every time he breathed in, his mouth and nose were covered with cold

There was a light white mist. Having stayed in Australia for many years, he was really not used to the cold climate in London. But he still had to stay here to deal with BHP Billiton's lobbying of the European Commission! In this weather

Inside, he wished he could just stay in a warm room, make a cup of hot tea, and have a good sleep with his personal assistant in his arms instead of going out to meet people. But he had to show up in person because he wanted to

The person I met was Qiu Jie, the deputy general manager of Huaxia Aluminum Co., Ltd. The two parties formally exchanged their opinions on Huaxia Aluminum Co., Ltd.'s participation in Rio Tinto Group.

Although Westbrook has no interest at all in Huaxia Aluminum Co., Ltd.'s participation in Rio Tinto Group, but with Rio Tinto Group now in a disadvantageous situation, Huaxia Aluminum Co., Ltd.'s intention to participate in the company is still unclear.

For the precarious Rio Tinto Group, it is the best news to stabilize people's hearts. Therefore, no matter how reluctant he is, Westbrook must make a positive gesture to promote it.

After almost three hours of communication, Westbrook's trip was worthwhile. He learned from Qiujie that Huaxia Aluminum Co., Ltd. was preparing to acquire 10% of the shares of Rio Tinto (UK) Group Company, and in order to obtain

With the approval of the Australian Investment Approval Committee, Huaxia Aluminum Co., Ltd. proactively proposed two commitments. If Huaxia Aluminum Co., Ltd. purchases more than 10% of the shares of Rio Tinto (UK) Group Company, it must obtain Australian investment in advance.

Approval of the Approval Committee; as long as Huaxia Aluminum Co., Ltd. holds less than 15% of the shares in Rio Tinto (UK) Group Co., Ltd., Huaxia Aluminum Co., Ltd. will not request board seats from Rio Tinto Group Co., Ltd. These two items

The commitment can be said to have temporarily blocked the opportunity of Huaxia Aluminum Co., Ltd. to enter the board of directors of Rio Tinto Group. As for how long this situation will last, it is difficult to say.

To be honest, it is difficult for Westbrook to understand the concessions made by Huaxia Aluminum Co., Ltd. He has obtained so many shares, but he cannot join the company's board of directors and cannot make his own voice on the board of directors, so what?

To effectively guarantee their own interests in the company? Or, Huaxia Aluminum Co., Ltd. believes that the iron ore market will still be quite hot in the future, and even if they do not join the company's board of directors, they can still obtain generous profits from this investment.

Profit return? Or... Huaxia Aluminum Co., Ltd. intends to obtain a position on the supervisory board to protect its own interests in the company?

However, these doubts are not something that Westbrook must consider now. The two parties have just started negotiations and understood each other's asking price. There is still a long way to go before reaching an agreement. And even if the two parties reach an agreement,

, this agreement must be approved by the Australian Investment Approval Committee before it can be passed. In recent years, the Australian Investment Approval Committee has become more and more strict. Many cross-border mergers and acquisitions involving Australian companies have experienced twists and turns, and it is difficult to pass Australian investment.

Approval by the Approval Committee. For example, the merger application between Brazil's MM Company and Australia's Haiping Mining Company has been stuck for a long time by the Australian Investment Approval Committee.

Now he just wants to rush back to his residence in London as soon as possible and enjoy the warmth and comfort of the house.

"Huh?" When he was about to go down the steps, he turned around and saw a somewhat familiar face that caught Westbrook's attention. It was an elderly man with slightly gray hair. He was accompanied by four men and one woman.

, standing in front of the hotel with an umbrella. If he remembered correctly, this person should be Charles Kington Brunel, a knight of the British Empire, a director of HSBC Holdings PLC, and a British Airways

, director of British Telecom! As for other titles, there are countless others!

"Sir Brunel?" Westbrook called softly. He had met Brunel several times, but it was far from being acquaintance. But even he had to fawn over this one.

, HSBC Holdings Co., Ltd. is the world's top financial institution, and Rio Tinto Group Co., Ltd. is burdened with huge debts. There is no time when there are not too many big bankers you know, especially at this time, due to the impact of the U.S. subprime mortgage crisis.

, all major financial institutions are cautious about lending, and Rio Tinto Group Co. is also having a hard time.

"Huh?" As expected, the man turned his head, his eyes fell on Westbrook, looked up and down for a long time, and said with a look of realization, "You are from the Rio Tinto Group..."

"Hello, Sir Brunel, I am Kenan Westbrook, President of Rio Tinto Group. We met at Dame Andrews' banquet not long ago." Westbrook smiled, "What are you doing?

...Waiting for someone?" He was also a little curious, what kind of big shot could make Sir Brunel waiting for him at the door of the hotel?

"Hello, Mr. Westbrook!" Sir Brunel smiled and said, "I am indeed waiting for someone, a big shot, a young man."

Westbrook is even more strange. The person who can be called a big shot by Sir Brunel is still a young hero. Who is this? Could it be that he is the core direct descendant of a certain big family, or... a descendant of a certain royal family?

London is the capital of the United Kingdom and a world-renowned financial center, which naturally attracts rich and powerful people from all over the world.

"Mr. Westbrook, this is... oh, it's for BHP Billiton Group Company." Sir Brunel suddenly said.

"Haha, BHP Billiton Group Company insists on acquiring our company, and we are helpless." Westbrook smiled a little awkwardly. Everyone knows that Rio Tinto Group Company took too big steps in the past two years and acquired Alcan Company.

The heavy debts gave BHP Billiton an opportunity to take advantage of it. As the president of Rio Tinto, he naturally bears some responsibility.

"Mr. Westbrook does not need to worry too much. The European Commission rejected BHP Billiton Group's application a while ago. If they want to change the European Commission's decision in a short period of time, how can it be so easy?" Sir Brunel laughed.

Said with a smile.

"That's what I say, but having BHP Billiton Group Company keep watching like this makes everyone feel a little worried," Westbrook said with a wry smile.

"Sir, the guest's car is here!" At this time, the escort standing next to Brunel holding an umbrella suddenly whispered. Following his gaze, he saw three Mercedes-Benz driving up.

Passage leading to the hotel door.

"Mr. Westbrook, I'm sorry, my guest has arrived!" Sir Brunel said apologetically. Westbrook took a few steps back knowingly, but did not leave. He also wanted to know who Lai De was.

It was actually possible for Sir Brunel to come out to greet him in person, and on this rainy day.

The car stopped steadily. The driver and accompanying persons sitting in the front seat jumped out of the car, opened their umbrellas and opened the door. First two men got out, one was a Caucasian male in his fifties, and the other

But it was a yellow man who looked to be in his early thirties at most! Westbrook couldn't help but be startled. He felt that this yellow young man seemed to have been seen somewhere. Then a beautiful white woman got out of the car.

Even Westbrook, who has been wallowing in makeup and powder for many years and has seen countless beauties, felt his eyes lit up at that moment.

Sir Brunel enthusiastically stepped forward and held the yellow-skinned young man's hand. He said something. Although Westbrook pricked up his ears, there was a distance, and it was raining, and he was on the side of the road.

, he still heard nothing. Westbrook frowned and thought back, yellow people, so young, can still make an impression on themselves, there are not many people who meet these conditions.

"Sir, why do you only have Fang in your eyes?" Philip said with a bit of dissatisfaction, "We have known each other for many years."

"You are an old guy, not much younger than me. What's so good about you?" Sir Brunel said bluntly, "This is Fang, the most outstanding and mysterious figure among the younger generation in the world. If it weren't for

Because... Haha, I'm afraid you are not willing to reveal your true identity in public, are you?" Sir Brunel firmly believed that Fang Mingyuan attended the premiere of "Tangshan Earthquake" and appeared publicly in front of the global media.

In order to make people pay attention to "Tangshan Earthquake", pay attention to disaster prevention and relief! Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence that not long after "Tangshan Earthquake" was released here, a big earthquake happened over there! Think of those rumors about Fang Mingyuan again

, he determined that Fang Mingyuan must have some way to predict the occurrence of earthquakes in advance!

The British do not reject such things that are close to miracles, and they will not indiscriminately label them as remnants of feudal superstition. On the contrary, some people will worship them. Although Sir Brunel has not reached that point

, but he was full of curiosity about Fang Mingyuan. How could such a monster-like figure appear in that magical country! Not to mention starting from scratch, his companies now span multiple industries, and all of them are doing well. Even if

They are colleagues with a global perspective, and they are also ranked high. (To be continued.)