Chapter 465

Rio Tinto has been planning for a long time to win the northern mining company of Australia, so it is impossible to give up easily. Henry's intervention caught them off guard. This kind of disruption has also greatly increased the cost of acquisition. To put it mildly, it is already detrimental to others.

After some consideration by Rio Tinto's board of directors, it was helpless to raise the purchase price to US $20.5 billion. However, Henry immediately followed up and offered $21 billion to Australia's northern mining company!

The northern mining company of Australia is one of the largest mining companies in the world, especially with a large number of iron mines in Australia.

Australia's large-scale mining enterprises have low production costs, and their iron ore has always been favored by investors for its high grade. Among all the production areas in the world, the cost of Australia is the lowest. The mining cost of large-scale mines is US $30 per ton, while the mining cost of China, Vietnam and other countries with more lean ores is higher. The mining cost of China is about US $130 per ton. That's why one Australia can support the world's two mining giants!

Rio Tinto has become the second largest mining giant in the world because of its acquisition of northern Australia mining company. Therefore, Henry will not give it this opportunity. BHP Billiton has been acquired by Henry. If it buys northern mining company of Australia again, its strength is incomparable, and its pricing power can be completely controlled in its own hands. In order to get cheap mineral resources, countless countries or companies have to show their love to Henry!

If Henry raises the price of iron ore, the world economy will tremble! Because all need to use steel and related industries, will be greatly affected!

In the face of Henry's aggressive force, Rio Tinto finally failed.

After Henry acquired northern mining company of Australia, he immediately merged into Williams mining group. In just a few months, the most powerful mining company in history was born, which made countries around the world sigh. All the major financial groups witnessed the rise of Henry, and they could only look up and sigh. Most of them only pay attention to finance, but ignore the development of science and technology, coupled with Henry's foresight, using the Japanese financial bubble, the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Asian financial crisis and other opportunities, with the incredible speed of amazing rise, many consortium families do not expect Henry to be so powerful. And with Henry's influence more and more powerful, the major consortia even can only temporarily avoid its edge, dare not fight with him!

Now, these consortia can only do some small moves behind their backs, and few of them dare to challenge Henry openly. It is said that the Williams family has grown into the largest family in the world, and its influence even surpasses the Rothschild family in its heyday! At that time, the main influence of the Rothschild family was in the financial field, while the Williams family was blooming everywhere. All walks of life were industry leaders, and even formed a monopoly! The huge wealth it accumulated even made people not hesitate to launch the Third World War for it

Minerals are only natural minerals excavated from mines, which need to be processed to become metal materials with certain properties. Therefore, it is necessary to establish a Metallurgical Department to carry out ironmaking, steelmaking, gold smelting, extraction of non-ferrous metals and so on. BHP, BHP and northern Australia all have their own Metallurgical departments, but they don't focus on this side. Mining companies and steel companies are very different companies. Being a referee as well as an athlete will undoubtedly attract people's resentment. It is obvious that mining companies have great competitiveness in smelting cost when they set up steel companies, which will inevitably cause losses to other steel companies. Naturally, steel companies will resist this and go to other places to buy minerals.

But for Henry, it was imperative to build a steel company. There are too many companies under his name that want to use all kinds of metal materials. What's the use of minerals instead of refining them into usable metals?

Some people are born great, Henry was born to break the rules!!!

It can't help but say that Henry immediately ordered people to separate the Metallurgical Department of Williams mining group, set up Williams steel company, and at the same time recruited people from the world's major steel companies. This time, Henry made people angry. Nippon Steel, Japan's largest steel company, took the lead in protesting and said that if Henry Williams insisted on establishing Williams steel, Nippon Steel would refuse to buy Minerals from Williams mining and cancel orders. Immediately after that, Japan steel pipe, the second largest steel company in Japan, issued a similar statement!

Henry can't help sneering. Sure enough, Japan is good to me!!!

OK, then I'm not polite. I'll dig people from Japan!

In terms of production scale, Nippon Steel and Nippon Steel Pipe ranked second and fourth among the top five steel companies in the world; In terms of production technology, Nippon Steel ranks first in the world and Japanese steel pipe ranks third in the world. Don't dig Japan, dig where!

Henry then contacted many headhunting companies to help dig people. Money is not a problem. It is the key to rob talents and bring down the Japanese steel industry!

At this time, reporters from all over the world flocked to Melbourne because they all knew that Henry was in Melbourne at the moment.

Henry held a press conference as they wanted.

As soon as Henry came to the stage, the reporters could not help asking questions.

"Mr. Williams, Williams mining company monopolizes more than 45.6% of the world's minerals, and every move has a huge impact. Nowadays, it is natural for other steel companies to oppose the establishment of their own steel companies. Among them, two major customers of Williams mining, Nippon Steel and Nippon Steel, even issued statements one after another, threatening that if Williams steel is not cancelled, they will cancel orders. What do you think, Mr. Williams? "

“……”

Henry picked up the receiver with a smile on his face.

"Hello, media friends, and welcome to this press conference. First of all, I want to make an announcement. "

Henry paused, glanced at the crowd and said, "from today on, Williams Mining Group refuses to provide any minerals to Nippon Steel and Nippon Steel!"

The whole audience was in an uproar!

Nippon Steel and Nippon Steel are big customers. The iron ore needed every year is a huge amount of data. Countless mining companies have cut their heads in order to compete for their orders. However, Henry Williams gently said that from now on, he refused to provide any mineral resources to Nippon Steel and Nippon Steel tube. Isn't he taking the initiative to push the business out? Did Henry Williams have water in his head?

"Baga!" The directors of Nippon Steel and Nippon Steel Pipe Company, who watched the live broadcast from afar in Japan, immediately scolded them. They thought they were steel giants, and Henry would certainly give in. But unexpectedly, Henry made such a decisive decision and directly declared that he refused to provide them with minerals. It's like putting your face up and thinking that the other party won't fight. I think, after all, I'm a tough guy. Do you dare to fight me? But unexpectedly, Henry gave a slap to Nippon Steel and Nippon Steel respectively.

Williams mining refused to provide them with mineral resources. Although Williams mining suffered heavy losses, did Nippon Steel and Nippon Steel not suffer much? First of all, the supply of goods is cut off, and the steel production in a short period of time is bound to decrease; Second, there is a huge demand for iron ore, so it is not easy to find a stable supplier. Even if it is found, the other party will certainly raise the price. Who is Williams mining? If it does not sell it, it can only buy it from here; Third, transportation is not convenient. Australia is close to Japan, but if we purchase goods from other places, the transportation cost will increase sharply and the risk will increase!

All kinds of factors will inevitably lead to the decline of international competitiveness of Nippon Steel and Nippon Steel Tube Company, resulting in a great loss! At the same time, the Japanese steel industry will also be frustrated!

Henry raised his hand and motioned for silence. "Now, I'm going to announce the second thing. For any company cooperating with Williams mining group, the price of iron ore will be much lower than the market price. As for how much lower it is, it depends on the specific cooperation situation. If I am in a good mood, I don't care if I only earn $1! "

As he said it, Henry took two steps forward and said with a smile to the camera, "of course, if there are any companies that want to cancel orders just like Nippon Steel and Nippon Steel pipe, you are welcome to come up with it right away..."

Reporters were shocked at this.

You're welcome to bring it up? Who would be so stupid. Just now, Henry Williams said that as long as we cooperate, the price of iron ore will be much lower than the market price. If you don't cooperate, it's more for others to cooperate. Nippon Steel and Nippon Steel are two obvious counter examples. Henry's announcement that he refused to provide any minerals to the two companies was a warning to others. Anyone who dares to disagree with Henry will not get cheap mineral resources just like their two companies!

Henry's capital is abundant, so it doesn't matter if he earns less from mining. How can you be rich and willful?

In order to obtain cheap minerals, which of the world's major steel companies is not willing to buy from Williams mining group?

No one dares to gossip about the establishment of Williams steel company by Henry. When Williams steel develops, it will make more money than just selling minerals.

The hustle and bustle of the world is for profit. Henry is resourceful and focuses on long-term interests. Although other companies know it, they have nothing to do.

After the press conference, the world's major steel companies have sent representatives to discuss cooperation.

On the same day, the stock prices of Nippon Steel and Nippon Steel Tube Co. plummeted wildly! Without Williams mining, where can they find such a good partner?

At this time, vale and other mining companies also came. Henry's doing so will lead to a sharp drop in the price of iron ore and serious losses. Other mining companies have to talk to Henry.

Therefore, after Henry established Williams mining company, the first meeting between mining giants was officially held.

The world's top mining companies have gathered in Melbourne, the headquarters of Williams mining company, with more than 100 participants.

"Mr. Williams, the price of iron ore can't be too low, or we won't make any money! You know, the price you sell is low, so we have to reduce the price as well! " A representative from vale, Brazil, said helplessly.

"Yes, Mr. Williams. As a mining tycoon, you're a big shot. As long as we negotiate the price together, we can control the mine price and make money! "

"That's right, our companies together are enough to monopolize more than 80% of the world's mineral resources, and can completely control the price!"

"Yes, as long as we unite, those steel companies have no choice but to buy my minerals at a high price!"

“……”

At this time, Henry suddenly realized that mining companies and steel companies are both cooperative and antagonistic. Steel companies hope to get as cheap as possible, while mining companies hope to raise the price as much as possible. As a global mining giant, Williams mining group should lead a group of boys to beat steel companies!

Spicy next door, first pull up the price of iron ore again!!!

Henry's eyes flashed a trace of light, swept around the crowd, and said in a loud voice: "well, what you said is very reasonable. In my opinion, we should set up a mining organization and hold a meeting every six months to unify the prices of all kinds of minerals in the market and safeguard our interests! "

Mining Organization?

When people heard the words, they applauded one after another.

"Mr. Williams' proposal is very good. As we all know, there is OPEC in the world to regulate oil prices and make high profits, but there is no decent organization for mineral industry!"

"Yes, we should also set up a mining organization to safeguard everyone's interests!"

"Secondment!"

"Secondment!"

"Secondment!"

“……”

All the people present agreed.

Vale's representative looked at Henry and asked, "Mr. Williams, you proposed the mining organization. What do you think its name should be?"

What's the name?

Henry thought about it and said, "simply put, how about the earth minerals organization?"

The name is just a code. When people see that Henry said it, they nodded and agreed.

Then, we began to discuss how to set up a mining organization and the distribution of power. For a moment, the conference room was as noisy as the vegetable market.

It seems that the mining organization will not be established for a while.

At the end of the meeting, Henry proposed to increase the price of iron ore by about 10%, but it was unanimously agreed.

"In addition, you can kill Nippon Steel and Nippon Steel Tube Company to your heart's content. I think these two companies will be short of iron ore for a long time to come."

Hearing the words, they laughed tacitly. Needless to say, Henry would do the same. Williams Mining Group sells to its partners at a lower price than the market iron ore. naturally, the customers of other mining companies will be reduced, just taking Nippon Steel and Nippon Steel Pipe Company to compensate!

In the next few days, I was busy receiving the partners of Williams mining group, discussing the establishment of the earth mining organization, and establishing a complete Williams steel company.

Henry wants to transfer all his orders for steel to Williams steel, but with the company's current technology and scale, he is unable to undertake these orders. The simplest and most effective solution is to acquire other steel companies. So, Henry asked people to take the information of the world's major steel companies. After research, he decided to buy a large steel company. At this time, a name came into Henry's sight.

Mittal!!!

Mittal, the king of steel in the world!!!

This is an Indian billionaire. The Mittal group he founded started from a very small company. In 2005, it became the world's largest steel group. After that, he merged Arcelor, the largest steel group in Europe with a similar scale, and formed Arcelor Mittal, a giant in the steel industry!

The secret of his success has been summed up as: to acquire and merge at the most appropriate time, and to strengthen the acquired enterprises with the most astute business practices.

I have to say that Indians are very powerful. Being CEO is definitely a good hand! No wonder more and more CEOs of top 500 companies in previous generations are of Indian origin.

Mittal is a genius of genius. With his help, he does not worry about the development of the steel company.

At present, Mittal's current value is less than US $1 billion, and Mittal group can only be regarded as a medium-sized group. However, as long as five years, its value soared. In 2005, it was ranked third in the world's rich list by Forbes magazine with us $25 billion, and Bill Gates and Warren Buffett were able to rank in front of him.

It's necessary to invest in potential stocks, and Henry has no time to manage the company. If he has a bull in his seat, it's much easier.

For now, Williams steel should not expand too much. Williams iron and steel company is still small, and other iron and steel companies can tolerate it. If they buy several large iron and steel companies, it is easy to cause the rebound and hostility of other iron and steel companies, and "boiling frog in warm water" is the best

(I have something to do in the evening. Maybe I don't have time to update it. The two chapters are sent together.)