<p>Anil Agarwal’s surprise move into Anglo American Plc suggests the mining industry may be on the cusp of a new wave of deals.</p>
<p>For years, Anglo has been the subject of takeover speculation and during the worst of the commodities crisis it seemed on the verge of a break-up. It spent last year getting back on firmer footing, but the 2 billion pound ($2.4 billion; Dh9.08 billion) investment by one-time Anglo suitor Agarwal has sparked the return of speculation about the company’s future.</p>