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Mining Industry 14 December 2025 - 18 December 2025

Almonty Industries Stock (ALM, AII) on 18 December 2025: Sangdong Mine Hits “First Ore” Milestone, Funding Overhang Clears, and Analysts Re-Run the Models

Almonty Industries Stock (ALM, AII) on 18 December 2025: Sangdong Mine Hits “First Ore” Milestone, Funding Overhang Clears, and Analysts Re-Run the Models

Almonty Industries delivered the first truckload of ore to the run-of-mine pad at its Sangdong Tungsten Mine in South Korea, marking a shift from construction to mining operations. Shares on NASDAQ rose about 8.7% to $8.52 with heavy volume. The company positions Sangdong as a strategic supply source amid global efforts to reduce reliance on Chinese tungsten.
18 December 2025
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Rare Metals Stocks Today: MP Materials, USA Rare Earth, Energy Fuels in Focus at Noon ET as China Streamlines Rare Earth Export Licences (Dec. 18, 2025)

Rare Metals Stocks Today: MP Materials, USA Rare Earth, Energy Fuels in Focus at Noon ET as China Streamlines Rare Earth Export Licences (Dec. 18, 2025)

China confirmed Thursday it has begun issuing “general licences” to speed rare earth exports, but did not disclose the number or terms. U.S.-listed rare metals stocks traded mixed at midday, with MP Materials flat at $52.03, Energy Fuels up 2.9%, and Lithium Americas down 1.8%. Investors weighed Beijing’s move against ongoing U.S. efforts to localize supply chains.
18 December 2025
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Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO): UBS Highlights Argentina Lithium Upside as Simandou Exports Begin and a $10B Divestment Plan Takes Shape

Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO): UBS Highlights Argentina Lithium Upside as Simandou Exports Begin and a $10B Divestment Plan Takes Shape

Rio Tinto shares hit a record A$143.89 in Sydney after UBS highlighted growing confidence in the miner’s lithium strategy, citing Argentina brine assets. UBS maintained a neutral rating and A$140 target, warning execution remains key. Meanwhile, Simandou in Guinea began iron ore exports, but mass layoffs raised local risks.
18 December 2025
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Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Stock: Share Price, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Catalysts (18 Dec 2025)

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Stock: Share Price, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Catalysts (18 Dec 2025)

Northern Star Resources shares fell to around A$26.66 on Thursday, down from a previous close near A$27.12, as gold miners lagged despite spot gold holding near US$4,332/oz. Investors focused on upcoming US inflation data and concerns over project execution at Kalgoorlie. Market commentary cited sector-wide weakness and caution on growth costs.
18 December 2025
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Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) Stock Update: Share Price Near A$22.5 as Copper Deal, Iron Ore Moves and Green Iron Strategy Shape the 2026 Outlook

Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) Stock Update: Share Price Near A$22.5 as Copper Deal, Iron Ore Moves and Green Iron Strategy Shape the 2026 Outlook

Fortescue shares rose 0.27% to A$22.51 on Thursday, tracking gains in iron ore prices and sector peers. The company agreed to acquire the remaining 64% of Alta Copper for C$1.40 per share, valuing Alta at C$139 million. Alta’s key asset is the Cañariaco copper project in Peru. Fortescue expects to close the deal in the March quarter of 2026, pending approvals.
18 December 2025
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Mosaic Stock (NYSE: MOS) Slides on Brazil Phosphate Curtailments, Belarus Potash Sanctions Shift, and a Saskatchewan Mine Incident

Mosaic Stock (NYSE: MOS) Slides on Brazil Phosphate Curtailments, Belarus Potash Sanctions Shift, and a Saskatchewan Mine Incident

Mosaic shares fell 5.6% to $23.46 after the company idled SSP fertilizer production at two Brazilian sites due to a sharp sulfur price spike and reported a fatal accident at its K3 mine in Canada. The moves come as U.S. sanctions relief for Belarus potash raised fresh supply concerns, pressuring fertilizer stocks.
17 December 2025
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Anglo American (AAL) Jumps as Canada Approves Anglo‑Teck Merger: Key Commitments, Timeline, and What Comes Next (Dec. 17, 2025)

Anglo American (AAL) Jumps as Canada Approves Anglo‑Teck Merger: Key Commitments, Timeline, and What Comes Next (Dec. 17, 2025)

Anglo American shares rose about 3% in London after Canada approved its merger with Teck Resources under the Investment Canada Act. The companies agreed to binding commitments on investment, governance, and Canadian jobs. Berenberg raised its price target on Anglo American to 3,400p and reiterated a “buy” rating. The merged group will be headquartered in Canada.
17 December 2025
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Glencore (GLEN) News Today: Berenberg Upgrades to “Buy” as Peru’s Quechua Copper Deal Sharpens the Growth Story (17 December 2025)

Glencore (GLEN) News Today: Berenberg Upgrades to “Buy” as Peru’s Quechua Copper Deal Sharpens the Growth Story (17 December 2025)

Glencore shares rose about 2.5% to 382p in early London trading on 17 Dec 2025 after Berenberg upgraded the stock to “Buy” with a 480p target. Multiple outlets also reported Glencore’s acquisition of the Quechua copper project in Peru from Pan Pacific Copper, highlighting its potential to expand the company’s regional copper operations.
17 December 2025
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Rio Tinto plc (RIO.L) Stock: Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook as of December 17, 2025

Rio Tinto plc (RIO.L) Stock: Latest News, Forecasts, and Analyst Outlook as of December 17, 2025

On December 17, 2025, Rio Tinto shares traded at 5,663.0 pence, near a 52-week high. The company approved a $191 million feasibility study for the Rhodes Ridge iron ore project in Western Australia. A Russian court ordered Rio to pay $1.32 billion to Rusal in a legal dispute over Queensland Alumina Ltd. Investors await Rio’s next earnings on February 19, 2026.
17 December 2025
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Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) Stock: Share Price Jumps as Alta Copper Deal, “Green Iron” Push and 2026 Iron Ore Forecasts Collide (Dec. 17, 2025)

Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) Stock: Share Price Jumps as Alta Copper Deal, “Green Iron” Push and 2026 Iron Ore Forecasts Collide (Dec. 17, 2025)

Fortescue shares closed at A$22.42 on Dec. 17, 2025, near a 52-week high and about 4% below the Dec. 11 peak. The company agreed to buy the remaining 64% of Alta Copper for C$1.40 per share, valuing Alta at about C$139 million. The deal gives Fortescue full control of the Cañariaco Copper Project in Peru. Analysts’ targets suggest market caution on iron ore prices for 2026.
17 December 2025
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Perpetua Resources (PPTA) Stock News Today: Hatch Named EPCM for Stibnite Gold Project, New Private Placement Details, and Updated Analyst Targets (Dec. 16, 2025)

Perpetua Resources (PPTA) Stock News Today: Hatch Named EPCM for Stibnite Gold Project, New Private Placement Details, and Updated Analyst Targets (Dec. 16, 2025)

Perpetua Resources named Hatch Ltd. as EPCM contractor for the Stibnite Gold Project in Idaho and expects to finalize the contract within weeks. Hatch will also invest $4 million in Perpetua via a private placement at $28.84 per share. A new SEC filing disclosed additional equity transactions, including another private placement and a community-related share grant. PPTA shares traded at $26.82 midday, little changed.
16 December 2025
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Anglo American plc Stock (AAL) in Focus on 16 December 2025: Canada Clears Anglo‑Teck Merger, Analysts’ Price Targets and Key Risks

Anglo American plc Stock (AAL) in Focus on 16 December 2025: Canada Clears Anglo‑Teck Merger, Analysts’ Price Targets and Key Risks

Anglo American and Teck Resources received Canadian government approval for their planned merger, the companies said Tuesday. The deal, announced in September, now includes binding commitments on investment, jobs, and governance. The merged company will be headquartered in Canada. Canada’s decision removes a major regulatory hurdle for the transaction.
16 December 2025
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Glencore plc Stock (LON: GLEN) News Today, 16 December 2025: Peru Copper Deal, UBS Forecasts, Coal Outlook and Buyback Watch

Glencore plc Stock (LON: GLEN) News Today, 16 December 2025: Peru Copper Deal, UBS Forecasts, Coal Outlook and Buyback Watch

Glencore bought Pan Pacific Copper’s stake in Peru’s undeveloped Quechua copper project for an undisclosed sum, expanding its regional presence. The move comes as copper prices approach $12,000/ton on tight supply and AI-driven demand, while Glencore and other miners have cut 2026 production guidance. Shares closed at 380.80p in London on 15 December, up 5.30p.
16 December 2025
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Orla Mining Ltd Stock (ORLA) Update on Dec. 15, 2025: Gold’s Surge, New Dividend, Big-Holder Selling, and What Analysts Are Watching

Orla Mining Ltd Stock (ORLA) Update on Dec. 15, 2025: Gold’s Surge, New Dividend, Big-Holder Selling, and What Analysts Are Watching

Orla Mining Ltd shares traded around $13.64 on the NYSE American Monday as gold prices hit a seven-week high near $4,344/oz. The company launched its first quarterly dividend and reported record Q3 free cash flow. Fairfax Financial sold 25 million shares in early December. Orla reaffirmed full-year guidance after a setback at its Camino Rojo mine.
15 December 2025
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Equinox Gold Corp Stock (EQX) in Focus After $1.015 Billion Brazil Mine Sale to CMOC: Latest News, Forecasts, and Key Levels to Watch (Dec. 15, 2025)

Equinox Gold Corp Stock (EQX) in Focus After $1.015 Billion Brazil Mine Sale to CMOC: Latest News, Forecasts, and Key Levels to Watch (Dec. 15, 2025)

Equinox Gold Corp agreed to sell its Brazil operations to a CMOC Group subsidiary for $1.015 billion, including $900 million upfront and up to $115 million contingent on production. Shares traded near $14.70 on Monday after the news. The deal is expected to close in Q1 2026, pending regulatory approvals in Brazil and China. Equinox plans to focus on North American assets.
15 December 2025
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Anglo American PLC Stock (AAL.L) Today: Teck Merger Milestones, Copper Outlook, Analyst Forecasts and Key Risks (15 December 2025)

Anglo American PLC Stock (AAL.L) Today: Teck Merger Milestones, Copper Outlook, Analyst Forecasts and Key Risks (15 December 2025)

Anglo American shares closed at 2,837.9p in London on December 15, 2025, after shareholders approved a $53 billion all-stock merger with Teck Resources. The deal, which would create Anglo Teck, awaits regulatory clearance after securing final court approval in Canada. Copper prices near $12,000/tonne and ongoing portfolio divestments continue to influence trading. Analyst outlooks remain mixed amid execution and regulatory risks.
15 December 2025
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Fortescue Ltd Stock (ASX: FMG) Today: Alta Copper Deal, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Iron Ore & Copper Outlook

Fortescue Ltd Stock (ASX: FMG) Today: Alta Copper Deal, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Iron Ore & Copper Outlook

Fortescue Ltd announced a binding deal to acquire the remaining 64% of Alta Copper Corp for C$1.40 per share in cash, valuing Alta at C$139 million. The purchase gives Fortescue full control of the Cañariaco copper project in Peru. Fortescue shares fell about 0.8% in early trading to around A$22.64. The deal is expected to close in the March quarter of 2026, pending shareholder and court approval.
15 December 2025
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BHP Group Ltd Stock (ASX: BHP) Drops as Copper Slumps and Iron Ore Hits a Five-Month Low — News, Forecasts and Key Levels to Watch (Dec. 15, 2025)

BHP Group Ltd Stock (ASX: BHP) Drops as Copper Slumps and Iron Ore Hits a Five-Month Low — News, Forecasts and Key Levels to Watch (Dec. 15, 2025)

BHP Group Ltd shares fell nearly 3% to around A$44.23 by mid-session Monday, tracking declines in copper and iron ore prices. Copper dropped over 3% on Friday after hitting a record high, while iron ore hit a five-month low on concerns over China’s planned steel export rules. Miners led losses on the ASX 200 at the open. BHP’s NYSE ADR traded near $59.64.
15 December 2025
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Anglo American (AAL) Share Price This Week: Teck Merger Vote Clears, Court Approval Follows — Forecast and Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Anglo American (AAL) Share Price This Week: Teck Merger Vote Clears, Court Approval Follows — Forecast and Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Anglo American shares closed Friday at £28.17, down 2.76% for the day and 5.5% for the week, after shareholders approved a $53 billion all-stock merger with Teck Resources. The market is now focused on regulatory hurdles and integration risks. The stock sits 7.67% below its 52-week high reached on December 5.
14 December 2025
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Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) Stock Outlook This Week: Onslow Gas Milestone, Lithium Upgrades, and Key Catalysts Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) Stock Outlook This Week: Onslow Gas Milestone, Lithium Upgrades, and Key Catalysts Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Mineral Resources Limited shares traded near a 52-week high at A$52.03 as of 14 December, following news that Onslow Iron port operations switched fully to natural gas, aiming to cut diesel use by 60 million litres a year. State Street trimmed its stake from 7.46% to 6.32%. UBS and Macquarie raised lithium price forecasts, citing battery storage demand.
14 December 2025
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