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Mining Industry News 8 January 2026 - 11 January 2026

Anglo American stock jumps on Teck merger clearance signal — dates that matter next

Anglo American stock jumps on Teck merger clearance signal — dates that matter next

Anglo American shares rose 2.7% Friday after a European Commission filing showed its planned merger with Teck Resources faces a streamlined antitrust review. The EU is expected to rule by Feb. 10, with Canada already approving the deal. Anglo closed at 3,216 pence, near a 52-week high. Rio Tinto’s talks with Glencore fueled further deal speculation across the mining sector.
11 January 2026
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Glencore stock jumps on Rio Tinto deal talks — what GLEN.L investors watch next

Glencore stock jumps on Rio Tinto deal talks — what GLEN.L investors watch next

Glencore shares jumped 9.6% to 452.65 pence in London after Rio Tinto confirmed preliminary talks on a possible all-share merger. Rio has until Feb. 5 to make a firm offer or withdraw, under UK takeover rules. Investors are weighing Glencore’s coal exposure and trading arm value as the deal could create a $207 billion mining giant. The UK Takeover Panel set a Jan. 22 deadline for position disclosures.
10 January 2026
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Northern Star shares: ASX query puts NST costs and Super Pit repairs back in focus

Northern Star shares: ASX query puts NST costs and Super Pit repairs back in focus

Northern Star Resources said it cannot yet quantify the impact of weaker December-quarter gold sales on FY26 costs after a key crusher at its Kalgoorlie mine failed on Dec. 23 and was restored Jan. 5. Shares closed at A$24.72, up 0.49%. The company cut its FY26 production guidance last week and will update investors with quarterly results on Jan. 22.
10 January 2026
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Barrick Mining stock price ticks up as gold steadies; U.S. jobs data and Feb. 5 results loom

Barrick Mining stock price ticks up as gold steadies; U.S. jobs data and Feb. 5 results loom

Barrick Mining shares rose 0.7% to $47.78 by 10:06 a.m. EST Friday as gold prices hovered near record highs. U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 50,000 in December, below forecasts, keeping attention on rates and the dollar. Barrick will report full-year and Q4 results on Feb. 5. Gold-backed ETFs saw $89 billion in inflows in 2025, lifting holdings to a record 4,025 tonnes.
9 January 2026
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Barrick Mining stock edges lower in premarket as gold price stalls ahead of US jobs data

Barrick Mining stock edges lower in premarket as gold price stalls ahead of US jobs data

Barrick Mining slipped 0.2% to $47.36 in premarket trading Friday, near its 52-week high. Spot gold steadied at $4,471.58 an ounce ahead of the U.S. jobs report, after reaching a record $4,549.71 on Dec. 26. JPMorgan estimates $5.6 billion in gold could be sold during commodity index rebalancing this week. Barrick will report full-year and Q4 results on Feb. 5.
9 January 2026
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Glencore stock jumps on Rio Tinto takeover talks — the deadline and next catalysts investors watch

Glencore stock jumps on Rio Tinto takeover talks — the deadline and next catalysts investors watch

Glencore shares rose about 8% after the company confirmed early-stage merger talks with Rio Tinto, which could involve an all-share deal. Rio Tinto has until Feb. 5 under UK takeover rules to announce a firm offer or withdraw. Glencore stock traded at 447.83 pence by 10:00 GMT, while Rio shares fell. Both companies said there is no certainty a deal will be reached.
9 January 2026
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Northern Star Resources stock edges up after ASX query response keeps costs in focus

Northern Star Resources stock edges up after ASX query response keeps costs in focus

Northern Star Resources shares rose 0.5% to A$24.72 after the company said it cannot yet quantify how a weaker December quarter will affect annual costs. The miner cut its FY26 gold sales guidance on Jan. 2, citing plant issues and lower ore grades. Northern Star told the ASX it will update cost guidance once data is confirmed. The S&P/ASX 200 closed down three points at 8,716.
9 January 2026
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Hycroft Mining stock drops nearly 13% as HYMC gives back a chunk of its latest run

Hycroft Mining stock drops nearly 13% as HYMC gives back a chunk of its latest run

Hycroft Mining shares dropped 12.9% to $25.91 Thursday afternoon, after earlier reaching $29.70. The decline followed investor concerns over dilution risk from a $500 million shelf registration filed in late December. Hycroft has not mined since 2021 and is focused on exploration at its Nevada site. The company expects $41.3 million in warrant proceeds in January 2026 and holds about $175 million in cash.
8 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

7 February 2026
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped 5.7% to 8,048.6 on Friday, with Nvidia up 7.87% and AMD rising 8.28%. The surge followed new forecasts showing global chip sales could hit $1 trillion in 2026. Amazon expects a 50% increase in capital spending this year, fueling demand for chips. The Dow Jones crossed 50,000, helped by gains in chipmakers.
Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.
Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

7 February 2026
Spot silver surged 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce Friday after dropping below $65, but still lost over 8.7% for the week. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Feb. 6. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund hit its 10% down limit for a fifth session. Traders await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
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