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Mining Industry 15 January 2026 - 18 January 2026

Northern Star share price: ASX gold miner’s next big test is Thursday’s quarterly update

Northern Star share price: ASX gold miner’s next big test is Thursday’s quarterly update

Northern Star Resources closed Friday at A$26.83, down 1%. The miner will report December-quarter results on Jan. 22 after lowering its annual gold sales forecast due to equipment failures. Gold prices slipped 0.5% to $4,592.29 an ounce after hitting a record earlier in the week. Investors await updated cost guidance and mine performance details.
18 January 2026
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Ucore Rare Metals stock jumps again as Washington’s critical-minerals push heats up — what’s next

Ucore Rare Metals stock jumps again as Washington’s critical-minerals push heats up — what’s next

Ucore Rare Metals closed up 4.4% at C$9.43 on the TSX Venture Exchange Friday, extending gains after the U.S. invoked Section 232 trade law on critical mineral imports. The White House cited national security risks and called for trade talks that could lead to tariffs. Ucore praised the move, highlighting domestic processing as a supply chain bottleneck. U.S. lawmakers also proposed a $2.5 billion critical-minerals stockpile bill.
17 January 2026
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Hindustan Copper share price: Kendadih mine restart and $13,000 copper set up a fresh test for HINDCOPPER

Hindustan Copper share price: Kendadih mine restart and $13,000 copper set up a fresh test for HINDCOPPER

Hindustan Copper closed Friday down nearly 2% at 561.45 rupees after a volatile week, with trading volume at 28.5 million shares. The company said underground mining began at its Kendadih copper mine in Jharkhand on January 15. Copper prices topped $13,000 a ton on the LME, fueling swings in metal stocks. The Nifty Metal index slipped 0.5% to 11,600.05.
17 January 2026
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Rio Tinto share price slips from fresh high as Glencore deal talk runs into China risk

Rio Tinto share price slips from fresh high as Glencore deal talk runs into China risk

Rio Tinto shares fell 1.87% to 6,347 pence in London on Friday, retreating from a 52-week high as miners were hit by concerns over Chinese copper demand. The potential merger with Glencore faces uncertainty, with analysts warning Chinese approval may require asset sales. Iron ore futures also slipped, and inventories at Chinese ports reached a record 165.6 million tons.
17 January 2026
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Glencore share price slides as Rio Tinto bid clock ticks and China scrutiny grows

Glencore share price slides as Rio Tinto bid clock ticks and China scrutiny grows

Glencore shares closed down 2.53% at 478.6 pence Friday amid takeover speculation involving Rio Tinto, which faces a Feb. 5 UK deadline to make a formal bid or walk away. Investors weighed China regulatory risks and awaited Glencore’s production update due Jan. 29. Trading volume reached about 61.9 million shares. BlackRock disclosed a 7.13% stake under UK takeover rules.
17 January 2026
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South32 share price holds near recent highs as silver frenzy cools — what to watch next week

South32 share price holds near recent highs as silver frenzy cools — what to watch next week

South32 shares closed at A$4.16 on Friday, up 0.48% after a sharp rise Thursday, with 22.1 million shares traded. Silver prices fell from record highs as retail investors crowded into ETFs, while copper sentiment remained volatile. South32’s December-quarter results are due January 22. The company will announce its interim dividend on February 12.
17 January 2026
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Denison Mines stock jumps with uranium names as Phoenix approvals come into focus

Denison Mines stock jumps with uranium names as Phoenix approvals come into focus

Denison Mines shares rose about 4.1% to $3.70 Friday morning, trading as high as $3.80, as uranium stocks advanced. Cameco gained 3.8% and Uranium Energy jumped 4.6%. Investors are watching for final approvals on Denison’s Phoenix uranium mine in Canada, which could start construction this year. Around 7.3 million Denison shares changed hands by mid-morning.
16 January 2026
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Glencore share price: GLEN.L in focus as China hurdles shadow Rio Tinto deal talk

Glencore share price: GLEN.L in focus as China hurdles shadow Rio Tinto deal talk

Glencore shares opened cautiously after a Reuters report said any Rio Tinto deal may require asset sales to satisfy Chinese regulators, with copper and iron ore flagged as key issues. Glencore closed Thursday at 491.0 pence, up 1.4%. Rio Tinto faces a Feb. 5 deadline to make a firm offer or walk away. Societe Generale disclosed a 1.60% long and 1.16% short position in Glencore as of Jan. 14.
16 January 2026
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Rio Tinto stock price in focus: China approval risk hangs over Glencore talks

Rio Tinto stock price in focus: China approval risk hangs over Glencore talks

Rio Tinto shares closed at 6,468 pence Thursday, up 1.78%, after a volatile session. Analysts warn China may require asset sales for any Rio-Glencore merger, citing concerns over copper market share. Rio announced a two-year copper supply deal with Amazon and signed a new collaboration plan with BHP on Pilbara iron ore. BlackRock disclosed stakes in Rio under UK takeover rules.
16 January 2026
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Fortescue share price rises as FMG kicks off Pilbara wind farm build, eyes Jan 22 output report

Fortescue share price rises as FMG kicks off Pilbara wind farm build, eyes Jan 22 output report

Fortescue shares closed up 0.3% at A$22.82 after the company began construction of its first wind project in Western Australia’s Pilbara. The 133-megawatt Nullagine Wind Project will use 17 turbines to help electrify mining operations. Investors await Fortescue’s December quarter production report, due January 22. China’s record iron ore imports and rising global supply continue to influence prices.
16 January 2026
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BHP share price slips after Pilbara tie-up with Rio Tinto as China iron ore signals stay mixed

BHP share price slips after Pilbara tie-up with Rio Tinto as China iron ore signals stay mixed

BHP shares fell 1.1% to A$48.85 in Sydney, reversing gains from the previous session. Rio Tinto and BHP announced a partnership to develop Pilbara iron ore deposits, targeting up to 200 million tonnes. Iron ore prices stayed volatile as China’s December imports hit a record 119.65 million tons. BHP’s operational review is scheduled for Jan. 20, with half-year earnings due Feb. 17.
16 January 2026
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Critical Metals stock slips despite $1.5B Saudi rare-earth JV term sheet as shareholder sale looms

Critical Metals stock slips despite $1.5B Saudi rare-earth JV term sheet as shareholder sale looms

Critical Metals shares fell 1.3% to $17.70 Thursday after announcing a $1.5 billion Saudi rare-earth processing joint venture. European Lithium, a 10% holder, filed to sell up to 5 million shares. The stock had surged 33% Wednesday on new Tanbreez drill results. Traders await further assay data and confirmation the Saudi term sheet will become binding.
15 January 2026
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Denison Mines stock pops again as new price-target data lands and Phoenix permit clock ticks

Denison Mines stock pops again as new price-target data lands and Phoenix permit clock ticks

Denison Mines shares rose about 4% in U.S. premarket trading Thursday, reaching $3.49. The average one-year price target increased to $3.69, according to Nasdaq.com. Investors are watching for federal approval to begin construction at Denison’s Phoenix uranium project in Saskatchewan. Denison’s cash and investments total over $700 million as of September 2025.
15 January 2026
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Fresnillo stock slides nearly 4% as silver cools — Citi target and Probe deal steps in focus

Fresnillo stock slides nearly 4% as silver cools — Citi target and Probe deal steps in focus

Fresnillo shares fell 3.8% to 3,624p in early London trading Thursday as silver retreated from record highs. Probe Gold shareholders approved Fresnillo’s C$780 million takeover, with a final court hearing set for Jan. 19. Citi raised its Fresnillo price target to 4,600p and kept a buy rating. Spot silver dropped 3.4% to $89.63 an ounce after hitting a record $93.57 earlier in the session.
15 January 2026
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Rio Tinto stock: BHP Pilbara iron ore tie-up lands as Glencore clock ticks

Rio Tinto stock: BHP Pilbara iron ore tie-up lands as Glencore clock ticks

Rio Tinto and BHP agreed to study a Pilbara iron ore collaboration that could unlock up to 200 million tonnes of supply, linking Yandicoogina and Yandi operations. Rio shares closed at 6,355p, up 2.27%, near a year high. A major Australian shareholder questioned the value of any Glencore deal as copper prices remain high. Rio has until Feb. 5 to formalize a Glencore bid under UK rules.
15 January 2026
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Glencore stock swings back into view as Rio deal doubts hit before London open

Glencore stock swings back into view as Rio deal doubts hit before London open

Glencore shares rose nearly 3% to 484.2 pence Wednesday as copper prices surged and merger speculation swirled. A major Australian investor warned Rio Tinto faces “a lot of questions” over any Glencore deal. Rio has until Feb. 5 to make a formal offer or withdraw under UK takeover rules. Talks remain preliminary, with valuation and shareholder approval in focus.
15 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • HKEX Considers Confidential IPO Applications to Boost Listings
    March 20, 2026, 10:14 PM EDT. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is seeking feedback on proposals to allow all companies to file initial public offering (IPO) applications confidentially. Currently, only select firms benefit from this confidentiality. Investment banks and brokers back the change, expecting it to attract more listings and strengthen Hong Kong's status as a global financial hub. Since 2013, HKEX requires public disclosure of listing documents upon application submission, detailing corporate history, business models, and finances. Market participants argue that aligning with practices on other global exchanges could enhance privacy for issuers during sensitive early stages, potentially drawing smaller and innovative firms.
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