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Glencore freezes $1 billion Quebec Horne Smelter upgrade amid arsenic-emissions standoff

Glencore freezes $1 billion Quebec Horne Smelter upgrade amid arsenic-emissions standoff

Glencore has suspended nearly $1 billion in planned investments at Quebec’s Horne Smelter, citing a lack of regulatory certainty on emissions limits. Crews and contractors will be stood down starting Feb. 3, with spending cuts also planned at the Montreal copper refinery. The move follows missed talks with Quebec over new arsenic rules. The company says the freeze could affect over 3,200 jobs.
3 February 2026
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Rio Tinto share price: Glencore taps Citi as Feb. 5 takeover clock ticks

Rio Tinto share price: Glencore taps Citi as Feb. 5 takeover clock ticks

Glencore is close to appointing Citigroup as lead adviser for merger talks with Rio Tinto, sources say, ahead of a Feb. 5 UK takeover deadline. Rio Tinto shares closed up 0.95% at 6,802 pence Monday amid market volatility. Initial talks in January included a possible all-share merger. Major shareholders FMR LLC and FIL Limited disclosed recent purchases of Rio Tinto shares.
3 February 2026
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Fresnillo share price slides again as gold and silver crash drags miners down

Fresnillo share price slides again as gold and silver crash drags miners down

Fresnillo shares fell 3.7% to 3,564 pence in early London trading after gold and silver prices plunged, with spot silver down 12% and gold off 6.1% by 0726 GMT. The CME Group raised futures margin requirements, triggering forced liquidations. Mining stocks dragged the FTSE 100 lower, with Fresnillo, Antofagasta, Anglo American, and Glencore all retreating.
2 February 2026
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Antofagasta share price slides 5% as copper rout hits London miners — results in focus

Antofagasta share price slides 5% as copper rout hits London miners — results in focus

Antofagasta shares fell about 5% to 3,465 pence in early London trading Monday, tracking a sharp drop in copper prices after Kevin Warsh was nominated as U.S. Federal Reserve chair. London Metal Exchange copper slid 3%, pulling the FTSE 100 and European mining stocks lower. The basic resources sector dropped over 2%, its steepest decline since July. Antofagasta is set to report full-year results on Feb. 17.
2 February 2026
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Rio Tinto share price in focus before London open as copper slides and Glencore deadline nears

Rio Tinto share price in focus before London open as copper slides and Glencore deadline nears

Rio Tinto shares fell before Monday’s London open as copper prices dropped nearly 5% in Asia, tracking a broader selloff after reports of a possible change at the US Federal Reserve. The miner faces a Feb. 5 deadline to declare whether it will bid for Glencore, fueling takeover speculation. A new Form 8.3 filing disclosed stakes in both Rio Tinto and Glencore. Rio Tinto closed Friday at 6,738 pence, down 1.62%.
2 February 2026
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Glencore share price: what traders watch as copper slumps and Rio Tinto deadline looms

Glencore share price: what traders watch as copper slumps and Rio Tinto deadline looms

Glencore shares fell 1.7% to 499.25 pence Friday as copper prices dropped nearly 5%, weighing on mining stocks. Rio Tinto faces a Feb. 5 deadline to make a takeover offer or withdraw, under UK rules. Mitsubishi UFJ disclosed a 27.3 million-share stake in Glencore amid the ongoing bid process. Markets reacted to Donald Trump’s pick of Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair and higher CME margin requirements.
2 February 2026
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Rio Tinto stock drops as metals rout bites; Glencore clock and Brazil deal loom

Rio Tinto stock drops as metals rout bites; Glencore clock and Brazil deal loom

Rio Tinto’s U.S.-listed shares fell 4.3% to $91.03 Friday as gold, silver, and copper prices slumped, triggering a broader mining sell-off. The drop followed news of Rio and Chinalco’s $903.6 million deal to acquire control of Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio. London shares closed down 1.62%. Investors await possible updates on a Glencore tie-up by Feb. 5.
31 January 2026
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FTSE 100 hovers near record as Experian jumps on $1bn buyback and miners slide

FTSE 100 hovers near record as Experian jumps on $1bn buyback and miners slide

London’s FTSE 100 touched a record intraday high before ending up 0.2% at 10,189, supported by banks and Experian’s 3.6% jump on a $1 billion buyback. Major miners slid as gold fell 4% and silver dropped over 6%. Bank of England data showed UK mortgage approvals hit a seven-month low in December. The FTSE 250 was flat.
30 January 2026
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Rio Tinto stock price slips as Brazil aluminium deal lands and Glencore deadline nears

Rio Tinto stock price slips as Brazil aluminium deal lands and Glencore deadline nears

Rio Tinto shares fell 1.9% in early London trading after it agreed with China’s Chinalco to buy a 68.6% stake in Brazil’s CBA for $903.6 million. The move comes as investors await a possible Rio bid for Glencore before a Feb. 5 deadline. Copper prices surged above $14,000 a ton this week, adding volatility to mining stocks. The CBA deal may lead to a tender offer and CBA’s delisting from Brazil’s B3 exchange.
30 January 2026
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Glencore share price jumps on output update as Rio Tinto bid deadline nears

Glencore share price jumps on output update as Rio Tinto bid deadline nears

Glencore shares rose 3.2% after its 2025 production report showed copper output fell 11% to 851,600 tons but stayed within guidance. Traders are watching for a possible Rio Tinto takeover bid due by Feb. 5. Copper prices hit record highs, with the LME contract up 6.3% to $13,913.50 a ton. Glencore set 2026 copper guidance at 810,000–870,000 tons, citing lower grades and water shortages in Chile.
29 January 2026
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Glencore share price nears a 52-week high — what traders are watching next

Glencore share price nears a 52-week high — what traders are watching next

Glencore shares rose 0.3% to 505.5 pence in early London trading, hitting a new 52-week high ahead of Thursday’s full-year production report. Investors are watching for updates on Rio Tinto’s potential takeover, with a formal offer deadline set for February 5. HSBC downgraded Glencore to “hold” with a 515 pence target. Harris Associates disclosed a 0.98% stake, selling 2.41 million shares last week.
28 January 2026
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Rio Tinto stock price ticks up as takeover filings sharpen focus ahead of Glencore deadline

Rio Tinto stock price ticks up as takeover filings sharpen focus ahead of Glencore deadline

Rio Tinto shares rose about 0.5% in early London trading Wednesday after new takeover-code filings highlighted investor positions ahead of a potential Glencore bid. The company faces a Feb. 5 deadline to declare its intentions. Recent disclosures showed Schroders and Commonwealth Bank of Australia adjusting stakes in Rio and Glencore. Iron ore supply remains in focus after Vale’s 2025 production update.
28 January 2026
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Rio Tinto share price slips as Glencore deadline nears and HSBC turns cautious

Rio Tinto share price slips as Glencore deadline nears and HSBC turns cautious

Rio Tinto shares fell 0.8% to 6,622 pence in early London trading Tuesday after HSBC downgraded the stock to “hold.” The move comes as Rio faces a Feb. 5 deadline to announce its intentions in merger talks with Glencore. Iron ore futures slipped in Asia, adding pressure. Perpetual Limited disclosed a 2.03 million share stake in Rio as part of ongoing regulatory filings.
27 January 2026
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Rio Tinto share price ends week higher as broker upgrades sharpen focus on Glencore deadline

Rio Tinto share price ends week higher as broker upgrades sharpen focus on Glencore deadline

Rio Tinto shares closed Friday up 1.39% at £65.76, about 1.5% below their 52-week high. Broker upgrades followed a strong Q4 production update, with copper output boosted by Mongolia’s Oyu Tolgoi. Investors await a Feb. 5 deadline on Glencore talks and annual results on Feb. 19. Trading volume was 1.7 million shares, below the 50-day average.
24 January 2026
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Rio Tinto share price today: stock steadies after Thursday drop as Glencore clock ticks

Rio Tinto share price today: stock steadies after Thursday drop as Glencore clock ticks

Rio Tinto shares hovered near 6,487p in early London trading Friday after a volatile week marked by strong iron ore and copper output and takeover speculation involving Glencore. Pilbara iron ore shipments rose 7% to 91.3 million tonnes in the quarter, while copper output climbed 11%. Investors await a Feb. 5 deadline for a possible Glencore bid and full-year results on Feb. 19.
23 January 2026
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  • Options Traders Anticipate Significant Move in Amalgamated Financial Stock
    May 21, 2026, 10:19 AM EDT. Options market activity in Amalgamated Financial Corp. (AMAL) highlights elevated implied volatility on the May 16, 2025 $22.50 call option, signaling expectations of a major stock price movement. Implied volatility reflects anticipated market fluctuation; high levels suggest investor anticipation of a strong rally or sell-off. Despite this, Amalgamated Financial holds a modest Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) status with a neutral earnings forecast slightly lowered from 91 to 90 cents per share. Analysts have not upgraded estimates recently, dampening fundamental outlook. Some options traders may leverage high implied volatility to sell premium, speculating the stock's movement will be less extreme than forecast. The divergence between options market speculation and analyst outlook invites close attention to AMAL shares in coming months.

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