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ASX:MIN.AX News 17 January 2026

Mineral Resources share price slid Friday — what to watch before ASX trade resumes

Mineral Resources share price slid Friday — what to watch before ASX trade resumes

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 17:41 AEDT — The market has closed. Shares of Mineral Resources Ltd dropped 2.4% on Friday, finishing at A$59.78 and capping off a weak week. (Fnarena) As the ASX remains closed over the weekend, focus turns away from recent trades toward upcoming events. Mineral Resources (MIN.AX) plans to release its December-quarter report on Jan. 29, followed…
17 January 2026
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