BHP approached Anglo American chief Mark Cutifani for CEO role

BHP Group has talked to Anglo American CEO Mark Cutifani about running for the top job at the company, according to people familiar with the matter. BHP made the approaches earlier this year and again more recently, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the process is confidential. Cutifani rebuffed the company’s advances so far, they said. BHP favors an internal hire, but also wants to speak with external candidates, the people said.