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Mining Industry News 3 February 2026 - 5 February 2026

Fortescue share price slips as iron ore eases — what to watch before Feb 25 results

Fortescue share price slips as iron ore eases — what to watch before Feb 25 results

Fortescue Ltd shares closed down 0.74% at A$21.48 on Thursday, falling 16 cents as iron ore prices dropped around 2%. About 6.83 million shares changed hands. The move followed a Reserve Bank of Australia rate hike to 3.85% earlier in the week. Traders are watching for Fortescue’s results on Feb 25 and next week’s macro signals.
Denison Mines stock jumps nearly 8% premarket as uranium names lift again

Denison Mines stock jumps nearly 8% premarket as uranium names lift again

Denison Mines shares jumped nearly 8% to $4.10 in U.S. premarket trading Wednesday, leading gains among uranium stocks after Uzbekistan announced a major production increase and new mines. Uranium prices recently topped $100 per pound, fueling sector interest. Investors are watching for permitting updates on Denison’s Phoenix project. Cameco, Uranium Energy, and Energy Fuels also rose before the open.
Fresnillo share price dips today after a 6% jump as gold rebounds again — what’s next for FRES.L

Fresnillo share price dips today after a 6% jump as gold rebounds again — what’s next for FRES.L

Fresnillo shares slipped 0.3% to 3,889 pence in early London trading Wednesday, pulling back after a 6.4% surge on Tuesday. Gold and silver prices rose sharply amid U.S.-Iran tensions, while investors awaited Fresnillo’s March 3 results and focused on its trimmed 2026 production outlook. JPMorgan cut its price target to 4,500 pence but kept an “overweight” rating.
Antofagasta share price today: ANTO steadies after Morgan Stanley downgrade as copper cools

Antofagasta share price today: ANTO steadies after Morgan Stanley downgrade as copper cools

Antofagasta shares slipped 0.1% to 3,866 pence by 0930 GMT Wednesday after jumping 6.26% the previous session, despite a Morgan Stanley downgrade to “underweight.” Copper futures fell 0.2%. Mining stocks outperformed broader UK equities Tuesday as metals rebounded. Antofagasta reports full-year 2025 results on Feb. 17.
Rio Tinto share price ticks higher as Feb. 5 Glencore deal deadline looms

Rio Tinto share price ticks higher as Feb. 5 Glencore deal deadline looms

Rio Tinto shares rose 0.6% to 7,081 pence in London Wednesday as speculation mounted over a possible Glencore takeover. Rio faces a Feb. 5 deadline to announce a firm bid or walk away, with both companies declining comment. Glencore is in talks to sell a 40% stake in its Congo copper and cobalt assets for about $9 billion. Investors await the Bank of England’s policy decision Thursday.
Anglo American share price hits 52-week high after 7% jump as Citi turns bullish ahead of Feb. 5 report

Anglo American share price hits 52-week high after 7% jump as Citi turns bullish ahead of Feb. 5 report

Anglo American shares surged 7.25% to 3,700 pence Tuesday, reaching a 52-week high after Citi upgraded the stock to “buy” and set a £45 target. The move follows a rally in gold and copper and comes ahead of Anglo’s Q4 production report on Feb. 5. Anglo and Teck shareholders approved a $53 billion merger in December, with regulatory review ongoing. Trading volume was below the 50-day average.
Glencore share price in focus: $9bn Congo stake talks land as Rio Tinto deadline nears (GLEN.L)

Glencore share price in focus: $9bn Congo stake talks land as Rio Tinto deadline nears (GLEN.L)

Glencore signed a non-binding deal that could give a U.S.-backed group a 40% stake in its Congo copper and cobalt operations, valuing the assets near $9 billion. The company also paused nearly $1 billion in investment at its Quebec smelter over regulatory issues. Rio Tinto faces a Feb. 5 deadline to decide on a possible takeover bid. Glencore shares last closed at 517.30 pence, up 16.30.
BHP stock jumps nearly 5% as miners snap back — what investors watch before Feb. 17 results

BHP stock jumps nearly 5% as miners snap back — what investors watch before Feb. 17 results

BHP’s U.S. shares surged 4.8% to close near $72.74 Tuesday, with 5.1 million shares traded amid a broad rally in mining stocks. Rio Tinto and Vale also advanced, as commodities swung sharply on a stronger dollar and higher futures margin requirements. Investors await BHP’s half-year results due February 17. No new ASX updates from BHP since January 29.
Why Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX) stock price is up nearly 6% today

Why Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX) stock price is up nearly 6% today

Freeport-McMoRan shares rose 5.8% to $64.28 Tuesday as copper prices climbed 4.1% after China announced plans to expand state copper reserves. Southern Copper gained 11.1%, Teck Resources 7.4%. Gold and silver rebounded sharply after recent selloffs. Analysts warned copper’s recent surge may not last, citing high inventories and weak demand ahead of China’s holiday.
Taseko Mines (TGB) stock price jumps 13% as copper rebounds and insider sales hit the tape

Taseko Mines (TGB) stock price jumps 13% as copper rebounds and insider sales hit the tape

Taseko Mines shares rose 12.7% to $8.69 in NYSE American trading Tuesday, tracking a rebound in copper prices and metals stocks. Copper futures climbed nearly 4% after reports China may boost stockpiles. Insider filings showed executives and a director exercised and sold options totaling 200,000 shares at prices between C$10.50 and C$11.76. Trading volume reached about 10.4 million shares.
HYMC stock jumps as gold snaps back — why Hycroft Mining shares are moving now

HYMC stock jumps as gold snaps back — why Hycroft Mining shares are moving now

Hycroft Mining shares surged 11.6% to $39.30 Tuesday afternoon, tracking sharp rebounds in gold and silver prices. Spot gold jumped 5.2% to $4,906.82 an ounce, while U.S. gold futures posted their biggest one-day gain since 2008. Trading volume in Hycroft reached 4.7 million shares. The company does not expect significant revenue until mining restarts.

Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:26 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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