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Mining Industry 20 February 2026 - 3 March 2026

Rio Tinto stock drops 2% in London as war jitters bite; investors eye what’s next

Rio Tinto stock drops 2% in London as war jitters bite; investors eye what’s next

Rio Tinto shares dropped 2.1% to 7,181 pence in early London trading Tuesday, tracking losses across European miners as Middle East tensions drive up energy costs. The company approved a $473 million restart of its Richards Bay mineral sands project in South Africa and secured C$18.95 million in Canadian government support for a gallium pilot plant. Oil shipping costs surged as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed.
3 March 2026
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Sunrise Energy Metals share price slips after feasibility study update puts ASX:SRL back in play

Sunrise Energy Metals share price slips after feasibility study update puts ASX:SRL back in play

Sunrise Energy Metals shares fell 3.6% to A$7.69 after the company released a feasibility study update for its Syerston scandium project and trading resumed. The study put development capital at about US$120 million, with commercial production targeted for mid-2028. Investors await a funding package and a board decision expected in the second half of 2026. The stock is down 29% over the past week.
3 March 2026
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PLS Group (ASX:PLS) share price pulls back after lithium shock from Zimbabwe

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) share price pulls back after lithium shock from Zimbabwe

PLS Group shares fell 1.1% to A$5.19 on Friday, retracing part of Thursday’s 8.3% jump. The decline followed Zimbabwe’s immediate suspension of raw mineral and lithium concentrate exports, which triggered supply concerns. China’s lithium carbonate futures surged over 6% after the ban. Zimbabwe exported over 1.1 million metric tons of lithium-bearing concentrate to China in 2025.
27 February 2026
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Glencore stock price slips in London as cobalt-stockpile focus cools

Glencore stock price slips in London as cobalt-stockpile focus cools

Glencore shares fell 1.8% to 524.8 pence in early London trade Thursday, reversing part of Wednesday’s gains. The drop follows news of a $115 million cobalt purchase from Rami Weisfisch for U.S. stockpiles, as cobalt prices surged on Congo export curbs. Copper prices dipped 0.23% on the LME, with inventories at a 13-month high. Glencore’s next shareholder vote is set for May 28, with a Q1 production report due April 30.
26 February 2026
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Hycroft Mining stock (HYMC) pops again after Sprott buy filing — what traders watch next

Hycroft Mining stock (HYMC) pops again after Sprott buy filing — what traders watch next

Hycroft Mining shares rose 4.8% to $49.19 in premarket trading Wednesday after a filing showed director Eric Sprott bought 150,000 shares at $42.05 each. The stock jumped 11.6% Tuesday on heavy volume following an updated technical report that increased resource estimates. Investors await further insider disclosures and the next earnings update, expected between March 4 and March 6.
25 February 2026
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B2Gold stock surges near a 52-week high as CEO succession plan grabs traders’ attention

B2Gold stock surges near a 52-week high as CEO succession plan grabs traders’ attention

B2Gold shares jumped 6.1% to $6.09 Tuesday, extending a two-day rally after the company said CEO Clive Johnson will retire June 4, with CFO Mike Cinnamond named as successor. The miner forecast 2026 output of 820,000–970,000 ounces and all-in sustaining costs of $2,400–$2,580 per ounce, citing higher expenses at its Mali and Canada mines. CIBC and Stifel adjusted price targets following the leadership update.
25 February 2026
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Anglo American share price today: stock edges lower as CEO sets coal sale target, De Beers exit in focus

Anglo American share price today: stock edges lower as CEO sets coal sale target, De Beers exit in focus

Anglo American shares slipped 0.1% in early London trading after CEO Duncan Wanblad said a coal sale contract is targeted by mid-year and confirmed plans to exit De Beers in 2026. The company reported a $3.7 billion loss, with a $2.3 billion writedown tied to De Beers. The Teck merger still awaits approvals in China and South Korea. Next update is the Q1 production report on April 28.
23 February 2026
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South32 share price ticks up on ASX; copper and Mozambique smelter clock back in focus

South32 share price ticks up on ASX; copper and Mozambique smelter clock back in focus

South32 shares closed at A$4.44, up 1.1% Monday, tracking firmer copper prices and a weaker U.S. dollar after a U.S. tariff ruling. The company’s Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique faces a shutdown next month due to power supply issues. Dividend record date is March 6, with payment on April 2. Investors remain focused on metals prices and the timing of operational changes.
23 February 2026
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Newmont stock price slides after Barrick default notice — what to watch when markets reopen

Newmont stock price slides after Barrick default notice — what to watch when markets reopen

Newmont shares closed down 2.6% at $122.13 after disclosing it sent Barrick a notice of default tied to their Nevada Gold Mines joint venture. The filing alleges mismanagement and resource diversion benefiting Barrick’s Fourmile property. Newmont holds a 38.5% stake in the venture. Investors weighed the dispute as Newmont forecast lower 2026 gold output and higher costs.
22 February 2026
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Anglo American JSE share price: De Beers writedown puts Teck deal and dividend dates in the spotlight

Anglo American JSE share price: De Beers writedown puts Teck deal and dividend dates in the spotlight

Anglo American closed up 2.2% at 78,564 rand cents in Johannesburg after posting a $3.7 billion annual loss, driven by a $2.3 billion De Beers writedown. The miner cut its dividend to $0.23 a share and confirmed only China and South Korea approvals remain for the Teck merger. Over 1.1 million shares traded. Investors are watching the De Beers sale and merger clearances next week.
21 February 2026
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Anglo American share price rises on De Beers $2.3 billion writedown; investors eye sale timeline

Anglo American share price rises on De Beers $2.3 billion writedown; investors eye sale timeline

Anglo American reported a $3.7 billion annual loss after a $2.3 billion De Beers writedown, sending shares up 1.8% in early London trading. CEO Duncan Wanblad said De Beers sale talks are advanced, with binding bids next. Multiple consortia and Botswana have shown interest in De Beers. Anglo declared a final dividend of 16 cents per share, payable May 6.
20 February 2026
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Rio Tinto share price today: RIO.L stock edges up after earnings miss, cost outlook

Rio Tinto share price today: RIO.L stock edges up after earnings miss, cost outlook

Rio Tinto shares rose 0.5% to 7,154 pence in London by 08:48 GMT, near a 52-week high, after reporting flat 2025 underlying earnings of $10.87 billion, missing forecasts. The miner lifted its stake in Nemaska Lithium to 53.9% and maintained a 60% dividend payout ratio. Rio targets $5–10 billion in asset sales and forecasts Pilbara unit costs of $23.50–$25 per tonne for 2026. The final dividend goes ex-dividend March 5.
20 February 2026
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  • Morgan Stanley Expands Crypto Strategy Beyond Bitcoin with Tokenized Funds, Tax Strategies
    April 11, 2026, 1:15 PM EDT. Morgan Stanley, managing $9.3 trillion in client assets, is advancing its crypto strategy beyond Bitcoin. Following the launch of its spot Bitcoin ETF, which has seen $46 million in net inflows, Amy Oldenburg, head of digital-asset strategy, revealed plans for tokenized money-market funds representing real-world assets. The bank is exploring tax-loss harvesting solutions via its Parametric subsidiary to help clients offset digital asset taxes. Morgan Stanley empowers over 15,000 wealth advisors to offer Bitcoin ETFs, while also eyeing Ethereum and Solana ETFs. The firm is expanding crypto services through partnerships and innovations like Bitcoin-based yield products, signaling a broad commitment to digital assets.

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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Climbs as Traders Eye Fragile Iran Ceasefire

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Climbs as Traders Eye Fragile Iran Ceasefire

10 April 2026
London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.38% to 10,644.28 late Friday morning as investors awaited U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan. Brent crude climbed 1% to $96.83 a barrel, while sterling eased but was on track for its biggest weekly gain since January. The FTSE 250 gained 0.79%. Britain’s 10-year gilt yield stood at 4.807%.
US Stock Market Today: CPI, Oil and Iran Truce Set the Tone Before the Open

US Stock Market Today: CPI, Oil and Iran Truce Set the Tone Before the Open

10 April 2026
Dow e-minis slipped 0.15% before Friday’s open, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures each down 0.08% as traders awaited March CPI data and watched U.S.-Iran tensions. Economists expect headline CPI to rise 0.9% for March and 3.3% year-on-year. Weekly jobless claims increased to 219,000. Brent crude traded near $97 a barrel, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained well below normal.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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10 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 10, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 10, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Orora ASX:ORA Faces Earnings Reset After Saverglass Impact and Middle East Disruptions April 10, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. Orora (ASX:ORA) shares plunged over 8% in one day following a guidance update that revealed an earnings reset at its Saverglass unit due to Middle East supply chain disruptions and a shutdown at the Ras Al Khaimah glass plant. Despite a sharp short-term loss, Orora's 90-day share price rise exceeds 33%, contrasting a longer-term 10.58% annual total shareholder return decline amid ongoing sector pressures. Trading at A$1.49,
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