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Mining Industry 20 February 2026 - 27 February 2026

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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Whitehaven Coal share price falls again as buyback starts after half-year loss

Whitehaven Coal share price falls again as buyback starts after half-year loss

Whitehaven Coal shares dropped 2.7% to A$7.81 on Friday after posting a first-half underlying net loss of A$19 million and announcing a small buyback. Revenue for the half fell to A$2.5 billion as coal prices softened. Net debt stood at A$710 million, with a US$500 million deferred acquisition payment due in April. The company declared a 4-cent interim dividend, payable March 13.
20 February 2026
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Evolution Mining share price edges up despite chair’s 3.25 million-share sell-down; gold and dividend date in focus

Evolution Mining share price edges up despite chair’s 3.25 million-share sell-down; gold and dividend date in focus

Evolution Mining shares closed up 0.7% at A$15.05 in Sydney after chair Jacob Klein disclosed selling 3.25 million shares at an average A$15.76 each. Klein retains 7.75 million shares and 1.56 million performance rights. Gold hovered near $5,000 an ounce but was set for a weekly drop as the dollar strengthened ahead of U.S. inflation data.
20 February 2026
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Fortescue stock price slips to A$20 — what’s next for FMG ahead of earnings and Wyloo North

Fortescue stock price slips to A$20 — what’s next for FMG ahead of earnings and Wyloo North

Fortescue Ltd shares closed down 1.3% at A$20.04 on Friday, with 6.4 million shares traded. The company’s Wyloo North iron ore mine proposal, targeting 12 million tonnes a year, faces public comment until Feb. 24. Benchmark 62% Fe iron ore futures last traded at $99.61 a tonne. Fortescue’s half-year results are due Feb. 25.
20 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Lithium Americas Advances Thacker Pass Project Amid CA$250M Equity Raise
    March 20, 2026, 12:50 PM EDT. Lithium Americas (TSX:LAC) reported significant progress on the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy. The firm announced a CA$250 million equity offering to fund its flagship asset, reflecting ongoing capital needs despite substantial scale and de-risking steps. Shares trade at CA$5.53 with a mixed recent performance, down 15.6% year-to-date but up 30.1% over 12 months. The company posted a full-year net loss of US$122.09 million, indicating sustained cash burn. Two advances on a US$2.23 billion DOE loan bolster financing certainty, yet fresh equity raises highlight dilution risks investors face. The developments underscore Lithium Americas' balancing act between advancing construction and managing capital structure pressures.
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