Mark Carney told Anglo American to move its headquarters from London to Canada to win backing for a £40billion merger, according to reports.
FTSE 100 mining giant Anglo last week agreed to join forces with Canadian rival Teck Resources to create one of the world’s largest copper producers.
The two companies said the combined group – Anglo Teck – would be based in Vancouver but maintain its primary share listing on the London Stock Exchange.
The Globe and Mail newspaper claimed Canadian prime minister Carney told Anglo to make the move or its proposed deal would not be allowed to proceed.
The paper said that Carney – the former governor of the Bank of England – made it clear shifting headquarters was a requirement that any prospective buyer for Teck would have to meet.
Anglo declined to comment on the report.
Key condition: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (pictured) reportedly made it clear shifting headquarters was a requirement any buyer for Teck would have to meet
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