South32 stock near a 2026 high as dividend dates land; traders eye Feb 12 results
South32 shares closed up 1.1% at A$3.85, just below their 2026 high, after the miner released its 2026 calendar and set Feb. 12 for half-year results. The company confirmed a March 5 ex-dividend date and flagged a $60 million cost for the Mozal smelter shutdown in Mozambique. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.03% as Rio Tinto fell 6.2%. Glencore shares surged over 10% on takeover talks with Rio Tinto.