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The UK is among 30 other countries that have signed a global pledge to triple their nuclear capacity by 2050 in a bid to cut carbon emissions.

Global wildlife talks open Monday, with debates set to take on questions ranging from protection of sharks, a bid to allow limited rhino horn sales and a push to restrict the trade in eels.

Co-founder Picard, then serving as chief real estate officer, resigned with plans to work with investors on a bid for the company.

To be sure, the company said it could change its mind should a third party make a bid for Anglo American, or under a few other circumstances.

Australian resources giant BHP said Monday it had dropped a bid to take over British rival Anglo American that would have created the world's largest miner of copper.