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Mining Industry News 12 January 2026 - 14 January 2026

Mineral Resources stock hits fresh 52-week high as China iron ore data lands — what to watch next

Mineral Resources stock hits fresh 52-week high as China iron ore data lands — what to watch next

Sydney, Jan 14, 2026, 17:22 AEDT — After-hours Mineral Resources ended Wednesday up 1.4% at A$61.34, hitting a fresh 52-week high after a strong two-day run for the Australian miner and mining services provider. (Google) The move matters now because MinRes is tightly geared to bulk commodities and battery metals, where China demand signals can swing sentiment fast. Traders are also looking ahead to the company’s next quarterly update later this month. (Mineral Resources) China is the key customer for seaborne iron ore, and fresh customs data on Wednesday showed the world’s top steel producer imported a record 1.26 billion
14 January 2026
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Northern Star stock rises as gold flirts with record highs; the Jan 22 update looms

Northern Star stock rises as gold flirts with record highs; the Jan 22 update looms

SYDNEY, Jan 14, 2026, 16:50 AEDT — After-hours Northern Star Resources Ltd shares closed Wednesday 1.4% higher at A$26.73, building on gains fueled by the recent jump in gold prices. With the ASX closed, the key question for the next session is whether that tailwind can continue driving miners forward, especially as their output and costs remain under scrutiny following a rocky start to the year. Northern Star’s focus next week is clear: the December-quarter results and any revisions to cost forecasts. After the production downgrade, investors are zeroed in on the financial impact. Australian shares closed a touch higher,
14 January 2026
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Lynas Rare Earths stock jumps after CEO retirement plan as rare-earth supply talks heat up

Lynas Rare Earths stock jumps after CEO retirement plan as rare-earth supply talks heat up

Sydney, Jan 14, 2026, 16:50 (AEDT) — After-hours Shares of Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (LYC.AX) climbed 3.3% on Wednesday, settling at A$15.56 after soaring to an intraday peak of A$16.00. This marked the third straight session of gains, pushing the stock roughly 5% higher since Monday’s close. (Investing.com) The move is significant since Lynas belongs to the exclusive group of rare earth producers outside China, just as governments scramble to secure supplies of these metals essential for high-strength magnets in electric vehicles, wind turbines, and defence systems. The announcement comes amid a leadership transition. Investors expect a CEO departure and
14 January 2026
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BHP stock ends higher as China’s iron ore surge meets merger talk — what’s next for ASX:BHP

BHP stock ends higher as China’s iron ore surge meets merger talk — what’s next for ASX:BHP

Sydney, Jan 14, 2026, 16:50 AEDT — Market closed. BHP Group Ltd shares ended Wednesday’s session in Sydney up 1.13%, closing at A$48.12 after hitting a high of A$48.24. The stock now trades just 0.8% shy of its 52-week peak at A$48.49, having gained roughly 3.5% over the last two sessions. (Investing.com) This move counts because BHP sets the tone for Australia’s major miners. It also offers a direct gauge of investor sentiment on China’s steel cycle ahead of the key 2026 production updates. China’s latest trade figures gave markets a boost. December iron ore imports surged to 119.65 million
14 January 2026
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Rio Tinto stock ticks up in London as BHP steps back from Glencore bid talk

Rio Tinto stock ticks up in London as BHP steps back from Glencore bid talk

London, Jan 13, 2026, 08:12 GMT — Regular session Rio Tinto shares edged higher by 0.1% to 6,143 pence in early London trade Tuesday, as investors digested new indications that a competing bid for Glencore might not be on the horizon. (Investing.com) Recently, the stock’s movement has hinged more on deal math than the iron ore market. A merger with Glencore would mark an unusual shift for Rio: big, complicated, and impossible to overlook in an industry chasing copper exposure without overspending. The timing is crucial since the countdown is now displayed on every screen. Under UK takeover rules, Rio
13 January 2026
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Anglo American stock price dips early as Rio-Glencore megadeal talk keeps miners on edge

Anglo American stock price dips early as Rio-Glencore megadeal talk keeps miners on edge

London, Jan 13, 2026, 08:08 GMT — Regular session Anglo American (AAL.L) shares edged down 0.5% to 3,236 pence in early London trading on Tuesday, after finishing the previous session at 3,252 pence. So far today, the stock has fluctuated between 3,235 and 3,252 pence. (Investing.com) The sector is absorbing fresh deal rumors, with BHP reportedly opting out of Rio Tinto’s push to acquire Glencore, according to two insiders. They say BHP has no plans to launch a competing bid. Sources also note that BHP favors Anglo American’s copper division over Glencore’s and intends to wait for clearer signals before
13 January 2026
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Glencore stock in focus as BHP bows out and Rio takeover clock ticks

Glencore stock in focus as BHP bows out and Rio takeover clock ticks

LONDON, Jan 13, 2026, 07:54 GMT — Premarket Glencore Plc shares opened Tuesday in London following reports from Reuters that BHP plans to hold off on any move while Rio Tinto pursues its takeover talks. According to sources, BHP has no intention of bidding for the Swiss commodities giant. (Reuters) This development is significant as investors had been considering the possibility of a competing bid since Rio confirmed it was in early talks. With BHP now off the table—at least for the time being—the range of scenarios tightens, shifting attention squarely onto Rio’s next step. This highlights the big miners’
13 January 2026
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BHP stock rises as it stays out of the Rio-Glencore chase — what investors watch next

BHP stock rises as it stays out of the Rio-Glencore chase — what investors watch next

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 00:52 EST — Market closed BHP Group’s U.S.-listed shares climbed 1.7% to $62.80 on Monday as investors digested reports that the miner isn’t planning a rival bid for Glencore. Instead, BHP appears set to wait on Rio Tinto’s takeover discussions, according to two sources familiar with the situation. Those sources also said BHP doesn’t see Glencore’s coal and trading units as a good strategic fit. BHP declined to comment. (Reuters) The stance matters now because it removes one potential spoiler, at least for the time being, amid ongoing mining deal talks focused largely on copper.
13 January 2026
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Barrick Mining stock pops in premarket as gold price breaks $4,600; CPI, Fed next

Barrick Mining stock pops in premarket as gold price breaks $4,600; CPI, Fed next

NEW YORK, Jan 12, 2026, 07:01 EST — Premarket Barrick Mining shares climbed 2.9% to $49.20 in U.S. premarket trading Monday, boosted by gold hitting new highs and lifting mining stocks before the cash market opened. (google.com) This matters because gold producers often act as a lever on bullion: when the metal’s price spikes, revenue usually reacts right away, but many costs lag behind. That’s why miners often become the preferred play for investors seeking gold exposure without actually buying the metal. Spot gold jumped 1.9% to $4,596.05 an ounce by 0931 GMT, after briefly hitting a record peak of
12 January 2026
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Anglo American stock hits a new 52-week high — what’s driving AAL and what to watch next

Anglo American stock hits a new 52-week high — what’s driving AAL and what to watch next

London, Jan 12, 2026, 08:21 GMT — Regular session Anglo American shares (AAL.L) climbed 1.7% to 3,270 pence early Monday, hitting 3,281p at one point—a fresh 52-week peak. The stock had closed at 3,216p on Friday. (London South East) This matters because mining investors have shifted their focus back to scale. When major deals start to seem feasible, the biggest miners usually get a boost first—often ahead of any concrete figures. Anglo finds itself at the heart of this trade. Its upcoming merger with Canada’s Teck Resources would ramp up its copper exposure, and the regulatory timeline now offers traders
12 January 2026
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Rio Tinto stock faces Glencore merger countdown as BHP speculation builds

Rio Tinto stock faces Glencore merger countdown as BHP speculation builds

London, Jan 12, 2026, 07:53 GMT — Premarket Rio Tinto (RIO.L) starts Monday under takeover speculation after confirming early talks with Glencore about a potential stock-for-stock merger. The miner indicated any deal might take the form of a court-approved “scheme of arrangement,” a typical UK takeover method, but emphasized there’s no guarantee an offer will materialize. (Rio Tinto) Why this matters now: the deal would combine two vast mining operations and push the industry further into copper, a crucial metal for power grids and data centres. Major miners are chasing scale and long-life reserves, aiming to meet demand without the
12 January 2026
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Glencore stock faces takeover countdown as BHP pressure builds in Rio talks

Glencore stock faces takeover countdown as BHP pressure builds in Rio talks

London, Jan 12, 2026, 07:50 GMT — Premarket Shares in Glencore (GLEN.L) are poised to remain in the spotlight before Monday’s London open, following a Reuters report highlighting growing pressure on BHP to react to Rio Tinto’s takeover discussions. The story matters now because it pulls Glencore into a strict, rules-driven takeover window and prompts the market to weigh scenarios from “no deal” to a bidding war involving multiple parties. This kind of uncertainty can overshadow daily commodity fluctuations for weeks on end. Miners are chasing copper exposure, steering boards and investors back to big-ticket deals instead of slow, uncertain
12 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
Binance scoops up 3,600 more Bitcoin for SAFU as BTC whipsaws after brutal selloff

Binance scoops up 3,600 more Bitcoin for SAFU as BTC whipsaws after brutal selloff

7 February 2026
Binance bought 3,600 bitcoin for its Secure Asset Fund, bringing its holdings to 6,230 BTC after bitcoin rebounded above $70,000 following a sharp drop. The broader crypto market lost about $2 trillion since October, with $1 billion in leveraged bitcoin positions liquidated in 24 hours. Strategy reported a wider Q4 loss as bitcoin fell. Gemini will cut up to 200 jobs and exit the UK, EU, and Australia.
Halma share price: Friday’s lift sets up what investors watch next week

Halma share price: Friday’s lift sets up what investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Halma shares closed up 0.7% at 3,548 pence on Friday, valuing the group at about £13.4 billion. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% in a split vote, keeping rate-cut speculation in focus. Halma’s next trading update is set for March 12. The FTSE 100 ended the week up 0.6%, lifted by bank stocks.
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