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BHP stock price faces a two-front test: China iron ore ban and Chile copper roadblocks

BHP stock price faces a two-front test: China iron ore ban and Chile copper roadblocks

BHP diverted Jimblebar Blend Fines iron ore shipments to Malaysia and Vietnam after China’s state buyer told mills not to purchase the product during 2026 contract talks, Reuters reported. Port stocks jumped to 8.1 million tons by Jan. 13, up 360% since September. BHP shares rose 0.7% in Sydney to A$48.43. Striking contract workers blocked access to BHP’s Escondida copper mine in Chile for a fourth day.
Hecla Mining (HL) stock closes up as silver breaks $100 — what investors watch next week

Hecla Mining (HL) stock closes up as silver breaks $100 — what investors watch next week

Hecla Mining shares rose 1.6% to $31.81 Friday as silver surged past $100 an ounce for the first time, fueling heavy trading. Canaccord downgraded Hecla to hold, citing the stock’s sharp run-up and flat production outlook. Hecla will host an Investor Day in New York on Monday and present at a TD Cowen conference Jan. 29. U.S. markets are now closed until Monday.
Antofagasta share price slips in London as Twin Metals vote and copper swings keep traders cautious

Antofagasta share price slips in London as Twin Metals vote and copper swings keep traders cautious

Antofagasta plc shares fell 0.6% to 3,495 pence in early London trading. The U.S. House voted 214-208 to overturn Minnesota’s mining ban, potentially reviving Antofagasta’s Twin Metals project if the Senate agrees. Copper prices rose 0.4% after recent volatility, with analysts citing tight supply and weak Chinese demand. Investors await Antofagasta’s quarterly update on Jan. 29.
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.
BHP stock slips as China iron ore curbs and copper swings set up the next trade

BHP stock slips as China iron ore curbs and copper swings set up the next trade

BHP’s U.S.-listed shares closed down 0.98% at $64.97 Thursday after China’s state-backed buyer limited iron ore purchases amid contract talks. Fortescue said some Chinese mills are barred from BHP shipments. Copper prices rebounded but analysts warned of weak Chinese demand. BHP’s Jansen potash project cost estimate rose to $8.4 billion, with first production delayed to mid-2027.
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) stock slides after earnings as Grasberg restart timing dominates the story

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) stock slides after earnings as Grasberg restart timing dominates the story

Freeport-McMoRan shares fell 2.9% to $58.85 after hours Thursday despite better-than-expected Q4 profits, as investors focused on a 2026 sales outlook weighted toward the year’s second half due to the Grasberg mine restart. The company reported net income of $406 million and sold 709 million pounds of copper, but traders remain wary of timing risks and recent declines in copper prices.
Seabridge Gold stock jumps as Valor spin-out timeline firms up — June vote and Q2 debut in focus

Seabridge Gold stock jumps as Valor spin-out timeline firms up — June vote and Q2 debut in focus

Seabridge Gold shares surged 12.4% to $36.80 Thursday after announcing plans to spin off its Courageous Lake project into Valor Gold Corp, with a shareholder vote expected by June 2026. Valor aims to list in Toronto and on the OTCQB, pending approvals. Seabridge will fund Valor with C$10 million and name Mark J. Ashley as CEO. The reorganization remains subject to board, shareholder, court, and regulatory approval.
Hycroft Mining (HYMC) stock jumps 15% as a big holder cuts its stake and metals stay hot

Hycroft Mining (HYMC) stock jumps 15% as a big holder cuts its stake and metals stay hot

Hycroft Mining shares soared 15.5% to $45.71 Thursday as silver hit a record $96.58 an ounce, fueling a rally in mining stocks. Tribeca Investment Partners cut its Hycroft stake to 2.5%, down from 8%, according to a new SEC filing. A separate Form 144 filing showed a planned $699,000 share sale. Investors await Hycroft’s drill updates and resource milestones expected early 2026.
Critical Metals CRML stock jumps as Tanbreez offtake term sheets and Greenland headlines draw buyers

Critical Metals CRML stock jumps as Tanbreez offtake term sheets and Greenland headlines draw buyers

Shares of Critical Metals Corp. surged 27% to $19.46 after the company announced a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Qahtani & Brothers for rare-earth concentrate from its Tanbreez project in Greenland. The deal includes plans for joint ventures on processing and refining in Saudi Arabia, though the company said agreements remain non-binding.
USA Rare Earth stock jumps nearly 20% after Fluor, WSP win roles on Texas Round Top study

USA Rare Earth stock jumps nearly 20% after Fluor, WSP win roles on Texas Round Top study

USA Rare Earth shares jumped 19% to $23.00 after naming Fluor and WSP Global as partners for a definitive feasibility study at its Round Top rare earth project in Texas. The company also announced plans for a rare earth metal and alloy plant in France earlier in the week. Investors are watching for signs these steps could accelerate project timelines and unlock financing.
Why Denison Mines’ stock price is up premarket as 2026 uranium drilling plans roll out

Why Denison Mines’ stock price is up premarket as 2026 uranium drilling plans roll out

Denison Mines shares rose 1.9% to $3.75 in Thursday’s premarket trading after new exploration updates from its Saskatchewan uranium projects. The company expects to decide soon on building its Phoenix ISR uranium mine, targeting first production by mid-2028 if final permits are secured. Grid power was connected to the Phoenix site on Jan. 8, reducing construction risks.
Anglo American share price pauses near 52-week high as copper jitters; Feb 5 update looms

Anglo American share price pauses near 52-week high as copper jitters; Feb 5 update looms

Anglo American shares held steady in early London trading Thursday after a 4.87% surge to a one-year high on Wednesday. The stock traded at 3,402 pence by 0846 GMT. EU decisions on the Teck merger are expected Feb. 3 and Feb. 10, with Anglo’s Q4 production report due Feb. 5. Copper prices rebounded, but signs of weaker Chinese demand persist.
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  • B2Gold (TSX:BTO) Shares Weaken Despite Strong Annual Return, Valuation Shows 47.9% Undervaluation
    May 3, 2026, 9:08 AM EDT. B2Gold's (TSX:BTO) share price fell 3.4% recently, extending declines over one to three months, yet it boasts a robust 48.1% total return over the past year. Trading at CA$5.93, the stock appears undervalued compared to analyst fair value of CA$11.37, implying a 47.9% discount. Investments in operational upgrades and renewables aim to reduce fuel costs and emissions, potentially boosting profit margins and institutional interest. However, risks include gold price volatility and geopolitical tensions in Mali. Investors face a balance between potential upside and inherent risks as market evaluates B2Gold's growth trajectory and valuation.

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3 May 2026
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Vertiv Stock Tests AI Data-Center Rally as VRT Shares Hit Fresh Highs

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3 May 2026
Vertiv shares hit a 52-week high Friday before closing at $328.31, following a 30% jump in Q1 net sales to $2.65 billion. The company raised its 2026 outlook and recently acquired Strategic Thermal Labs, expanding its liquid cooling portfolio. Investors await further details at Vertiv’s May 19-20 conference in South Carolina.
AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

3 May 2026
AT&T closed a $6 billion sale of long-dated notes on April 30, with maturities ranging from 2033 to 2066, according to an SEC filing. The company reported first-quarter free cash flow of $2.5 billion, down from $3.1 billion a year earlier, citing higher capital investment. AT&T is preparing to close a $23 billion purchase of EchoStar spectrum licenses. CFO Pascal Desroches said net debt to adjusted EBITDA rose to 2.71 times.
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