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Mining Industry 20 February 2026 - 4 March 2026

BHP stock tumbles as miners slide and dividend deadlines loom — what to watch next

BHP stock tumbles as miners slide and dividend deadlines loom — what to watch next

BHP’s U.S.-listed shares fell 5.6% to $78.33 late Tuesday, tracking declines in Rio Tinto and Vale. The drop comes as BHP’s interim dividend of 73 cents a share approaches its March 6 ex-dividend date in New York. A March 2 filing set an ASX ex-date of March 5 and detailed South African rand conversion. Investors are watching rate signals and geopolitical risks as dividend season continues.
4 March 2026
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Glencore share price slides 3% as war-driven oil shock hits London miners — what’s next for GLEN stock

Glencore share price slides 3% as war-driven oil shock hits London miners — what’s next for GLEN stock

Glencore shares fell 3.2% to 517.1 pence in early London trading Tuesday, reversing from a 12-month high. Rio Tinto, BHP, and Anglo American also declined as European stocks dropped on renewed Middle East tensions and rising oil prices. The STOXX 600 slipped 1.3% after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was closed to marine traffic. Investors are watching inflation signals and Glencore’s April 30 production update.
3 March 2026
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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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  • Fed Chair Powell Issues Warning Amid S&P 500 Rally and Rising Inflation
    May 3, 2026, 4:54 AM EDT. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a stark warning as the S&P 500 (^GSPC) climbed back to record highs, fueled by hopes for a U.S.-Iran resolution. Despite the rally, Powell highlighted a highly uncertain economic outlook, citing persistent oil prices above $100 per barrel and rising inflation pressures. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) surged to 3.3% in March, the highest since April 2024, driven by soaring gasoline costs. Market expectations for interest rate cuts in 2026 have dimmed, with JPMorgan Chase economists projecting rates to hold steady and possibly rise in 2027. This shift threatens the current stock market valuation, where the S&P 500 trades at a premium forward earnings multiple of 20.9, raising concerns over expensive equity prices if the Fed ends its rate-cut cycle.

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3 May 2026
Rivian shares fell 8.4% to $15.02 after first-quarter results beat expectations, as investors focused on cash burn and profitability concerns. Trading volume jumped 78% above average. The company plans to ramp up R2 SUV production in Georgia to 300,000 units annually. Tesla and Lucid Group shares both rose more than 2%.
Vertiv Stock Tests AI Data-Center Rally as VRT Shares Hit Fresh Highs

Vertiv Stock Tests AI Data-Center Rally as VRT Shares Hit Fresh Highs

3 May 2026
Vertiv shares hit a 52-week high Friday before closing at $328.31, following a 30% jump in Q1 net sales to $2.65 billion. The company raised its 2026 outlook and recently acquired Strategic Thermal Labs, expanding its liquid cooling portfolio. Investors await further details at Vertiv’s May 19-20 conference in South Carolina.
AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

3 May 2026
AT&T closed a $6 billion sale of long-dated notes on April 30, with maturities ranging from 2033 to 2066, according to an SEC filing. The company reported first-quarter free cash flow of $2.5 billion, down from $3.1 billion a year earlier, citing higher capital investment. AT&T is preparing to close a $23 billion purchase of EchoStar spectrum licenses. CFO Pascal Desroches said net debt to adjusted EBITDA rose to 2.71 times.
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