Australian mining company MMG, backed by China Minmetals Corporation (CMC), is reportedly seeking approval from EU authorities for its $500m (A$750.94m) acquisition of Anglo American's nickel assets. According to a Financial Times report, the company is confident of receiving the approval despite existing concerns surrounding China's influence in critical mineral supply chains. In February, the deal was agreed between Anglo American and MMG, which is two-thirds owned by Minmetals, a Chinese state-owned e ...