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Mining Industry News 10 January 2026 - 12 January 2026

Evolution Mining stock closes higher as gold breaks $4,600 — what EVN investors watch next

Evolution Mining stock closes higher as gold breaks $4,600 — what EVN investors watch next

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 17:44 AEDT — The market has closed. Shares of Evolution Mining Limited (EVN.AX) rose 0.7% to close at A$12.91 on Monday, hitting an intraday peak of A$13.28. The stock finished just below its 52-week high of A$13.30. (Investing.com) This shift is significant since the tape has simplified once more. When gold hits fresh highs, miners with consistent production usually see a rapid re-rating, only to lose those gains just as swiftly when bullion slips. For Evolution, the key now is whether operations can match the stock’s rally. Investors are eyeing the December-quarter production and cost update
12 January 2026
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BHP stock slides as Rio-Glencore deal talk puts miners back in play

BHP stock slides as Rio-Glencore deal talk puts miners back in play

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 17:14 AEDT — Market closed. BHP Group Ltd shares ended Monday down 2.54% at A$46.51, slipping for most of the session as investors digested renewed chatter of major deals stirring the mining sector. The decline is significant since BHP remains the benchmark for Australia’s mining sector. The fresh talk of consolidation arrives as investors scramble to gauge “what’s next” following a year marked by fits-and-starts in dealmaking. Copper is back in the spotlight. Used in wiring and power grids, it’s the scarce metal that executives and bankers say big miners are eager to control more of.
12 January 2026
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AMR stock jumps after hedge fund stake filing — what’s next for Alpha Metallurgical Resources

AMR stock jumps after hedge fund stake filing — what’s next for Alpha Metallurgical Resources

New York, January 11, 2026, 19:55 (EST) — The market has closed. Alpha Metallurgical Resources’ shares ended Friday at $242.32, gaining 4.94%, following an investor filing that drew renewed attention to the U.S. metallurgical coal producer as the new week begins. (StockAnalysis) The disclosure is significant as AMR’s shares have been racing ahead in year-end positioning. Its early-January jump has drawn fresh funds into a market segment sensitive to steel demand and export prices. Alpha, a supplier of metallurgical coal essential for steel production, moves in line with the global demand cues shaping coking coal trade, regardless of any company-specific
12 January 2026
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Lynas stock rises as U.S. presses allies on China rare-earth grip; investors eye Jan 21 update

Lynas stock rises as U.S. presses allies on China rare-earth grip; investors eye Jan 21 update

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 10:59 AEDT — Regular session Shares of Lynas Rare Earths Ltd climbed 3.2% to A$14.55 by late morning in Sydney, up from A$14.10 at the previous close, according to Investing.com data. The stock fluctuated between A$14.31 and A$14.57 during the session. This move is significant as rare earths are once again caught in geopolitical tensions, prompting investors to react swiftly to any policy that could divert supply from China. For Lynas, one of the rare major producers outside China, news of strategic stockpiles or stricter export rules can rattle market sentiment—even if the mines themselves remain
12 January 2026
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TMC stock set for Monday spotlight after insider option exercise as NOAA deep-sea mining review heats up

TMC stock set for Monday spotlight after insider option exercise as NOAA deep-sea mining review heats up

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 17:30 EST — The market has closed. TMC the metals company’s shares slipped 3.1% on Friday, ending at $7.00. After the closing bell, director Greig Andrew Carlyle reported exercising options to purchase 622,111 shares, as detailed in a Form 4 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. (StockAnalysis) Why it matters now: the stock is turning into a test of whether Washington will greenlight deep-sea mining in U.S. waters. The company is pushing for exploration licenses under U.S. law instead of waiting for the U.N.-backed International Seabed Authority to finalize its regulations—a move that’s
11 January 2026
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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

London, Jan 11, 2026, 08:12 GMT — Market closed. Anglo American (AAL.L) shares climbed 2.7% on Friday following a European Commission filing that suggested a less complicated competition review for its planned merger with Canada’s Teck Resources. The mining sector remained active after Rio Tinto revealed early talks with Glencore, fueling new rounds of deal speculation. (Reuters) The Commission is reviewing the Anglo-Teck merger through a streamlined antitrust process — a path usually reserved for deals with no significant competition concerns, the filing revealed. The EU’s competition verdict is expected by Feb. 10, while the Foreign Subsidies Regulation review runs
11 January 2026
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Rio Tinto stock slips on Glencore merger talks as Feb 5 takeover clock looms

Rio Tinto stock slips on Glencore merger talks as Feb 5 takeover clock looms

London, Jan 11, 2026, 07:53 (GMT) — Market closed. Shares of Rio Tinto plc fell 3.0% to 6,006 pence on Friday, as investors mulled over a potential deal with Glencore, whose stock jumped roughly 10% that day. (Hargreaves Lansdown) These talks are significant as they revive a rare chance for a major merger in the sector. Reuters estimates the combined market value of the two companies at around $207 billion, surpassing BHP. Richard Hatch from Berenberg noted that BHP was “the most likely interloper” should the deal move forward. (Reuters) Rio has until Feb. 5 to either declare a firm
11 January 2026
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Freeport-McMoRan stock jumps as copper deal talk swirls and brokers lift targets

Freeport-McMoRan stock jumps as copper deal talk swirls and brokers lift targets

New York, January 10, 2026, 18:06 EST — Market closed Freeport-McMoRan Inc shares closed Friday at $56.53, climbing 4.26% as new mining deal rumors stirred interest alongside a wave of upbeat target upgrades linked to copper. (Freeport-McMoRan Investors) Copper’s now the hot ticket in mining boardrooms, sparking fresh interest in who holds the key assets. “Vale and Freeport are both going to be in focus – but it’s unlikely they’re for sale,” said Mark Kelly, CEO of advisory firm MKI Global, commenting on the Rio Tinto-Glencore merger talks and the potential ripple effect on competitors. (Reuters) The stock’s next move
11 January 2026
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Anglo American stock jumps on EU Teck signal as key February dates loom

Anglo American stock jumps on EU Teck signal as key February dates loom

London, Jan 10, 2026, 08:24 GMT — Market closed Anglo American plc shares ended Friday up 2.7% at 3,216 pence, a whisker below the week’s 52-week high, after signs that its planned merger with Canada’s Teck Resources is moving through Europe with fewer obvious hurdles. (MarketWatch) The shift matters because the Teck deal has been the main driver of the stock since it was announced, and regulators have been the long pole in the tent. A European Commission filing showed the deal is under a simplified review — a faster track used when the watchdog does not flag major competition
10 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

London, Jan 10, 2026, 07:50 GMT — Market closed Glencore (GLEN.L) shares closed up 9.6% on Friday at 452.65 pence after Rio Tinto confirmed preliminary discussions about a possible combination that could include an all-share merger. The stock traded in a 437.9–459.0 pence range and is now sitting near the top end of its recent band as London markets remain shut for the weekend. (Investing.com) The revived talks matter because they point to another big swing at consolidation among miners chasing copper and other industrial metals, while trying not to spook shareholders on coal. A combined Rio-Glencore would be valued
10 January 2026
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Rio Tinto stock slides on Glencore merger talks as Feb 5 takeover deadline looms

Rio Tinto stock slides on Glencore merger talks as Feb 5 takeover deadline looms

London, Jan 10, 2026, 08:01 (GMT) — Market closed Rio Tinto Plc (RIO.L) shares dropped 3.04% on Friday after the miner revealed early talks with Glencore about a potential merger. The stock closed at 6,006 pence, trading in a range from 5,991p to 6,118p, setting the 6,000p level as a key point to watch when the London market opens. (Investing.com) The renewed talks have revived one of the market’s biggest “what-ifs,” and the clock is ticking: under UK takeover rules, Rio has until Feb. 5 to make a firm offer or publicly rule out a deal. Rio, the world’s largest
10 January 2026
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Fortescue stock slips into weekend as Rio-Glencore talks jolt miners; Jan 22 update next

Fortescue stock slips into weekend as Rio-Glencore talks jolt miners; Jan 22 update next

SYDNEY, Jan 10, 2026, 16:52 AEDT — Market closed Fortescue Ltd (FMG.AX) shares closed Friday just off, down 0.18% at A$22.71, following a turbulent start to the week for resource stocks. The Australian market is closed over the weekend, giving investors a pause before Monday brings iron ore news and deal developments back into focus. (Market Index) Rio Tinto revealed it’s in early discussions to acquire Glencore, potentially creating a mining giant through an all-share deal covering “some or all” of Glencore. The news hit Rio’s Australian shares hard, which fell 6.3%, while BHP’s stock nudged up 0.8%. Hugh Dive
10 January 2026
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Lucid stock jumps 14% as Dow tops 50,000 — what LCID investors watch next week

Lucid stock jumps 14% as Dow tops 50,000 — what LCID investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Lucid Group shares jumped 14% to $10.86 at Friday’s close, recovering from an 8% drop the previous day. The move followed a broad Wall Street rally that lifted high-volatility stocks. Lucid reported fourth-quarter deliveries of 5,345 vehicles and full-year deliveries of 15,841. Investors await Lucid’s Feb. 24 results for updates on cash and demand.
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