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Mining Industry 4 December 2025 - 9 December 2025

Most Active ASX Stocks Today (9 December 2025): Miners, Lithium Plays and Banks Drive the Market

Most Active ASX Stocks Today (9 December 2025): Miners, Lithium Plays and Banks Drive the Market

The S&P/ASX 200 opened down 0.3% near 8,600 on Tuesday as traders awaited the Reserve Bank of Australia’s final rate decision of the year. Fortescue, BHP, Commonwealth Bank, and Pilbara Minerals led trading by value, while Liontown and Zip Co topped volume. Lithium stocks moved on news from CATL and Liontown. National Storage REIT surged on a Brookfield–GIC takeover bid; Bapcor fell after cutting profit guidance.
Anglo American (LON:AAL) Stock Near 52‑Week High as Teck Merger Vote and Pay Row Put Governance in the Spotlight

Anglo American (LON:AAL) Stock Near 52‑Week High as Teck Merger Vote and Pay Row Put Governance in the Spotlight

Anglo American shares hit a 52-week high of 3,051p on 5 December ahead of a key shareholder vote on its merger with Teck Resources. The company withdrew a controversial executive pay proposal on 8 December after investor backlash. The Teck merger remains on track, pending approval to issue new shares. Anglo’s market cap stands near £32.3 billion, with a negative P/E ratio reflecting recent losses.
Glencore plc (GLEN) Stock Outlook December 2025: Copper Expansion, Job Cuts and 2026 Price Targets

Glencore plc (GLEN) Stock Outlook December 2025: Copper Expansion, Job Cuts and 2026 Price Targets

Glencore shares closed at 379.85p in London, near their 52-week high of 391.35p and more than 80% above the April low. The company has announced plans to nearly double copper output by 2035, restarted the Alumbrera mine in Argentina, and cut about 1,000 jobs. Management narrowed 2025 copper guidance to 850,000–875,000 tonnes, expecting to hit the lower end. Glencore’s London listing shows negative earnings.
8 December 2025
BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) Stock Hits 52‑Week High as Anglo Bid Fades and Samarco Risk Eases

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) Stock Hits 52‑Week High as Anglo Bid Fades and Samarco Risk Eases

BHP shares closed at A$44.84 on the ASX, just below a 52-week high, lifting its market value to about A$226 billion. The miner’s stock is up 7.6% for the week and 10% over the year, narrowing the gap with Commonwealth Bank. Rising iron ore and copper prices have boosted earnings forecasts. BHP’s valuation now stands at a P/E of 16.6 and a 3.8% dividend yield.
Foxtel Business iQ Wins Major MinRes Deal, Bringing Premium Sport and Streaming to 3,000 Remote Mining Rooms

Foxtel Business iQ Wins Major MinRes Deal, Bringing Premium Sport and Streaming to 3,000 Remote Mining Rooms

Foxtel Group will install its Business iQ platform in 3,000 rooms across Mineral Resources’ remote accommodation villages in Western Australia. The system delivers live sport, on-demand entertainment, and site communications via satellite to mining workers on FIFO rosters. The rollout targets sites including Onslow Iron and Mt Marion, where broadband is limited. The deal was announced 4 December.
6 December 2025
Vale S.A. Stock (VALE): Dam Provision Shock, Dividend Windfall and 2026 Outlook

Vale S.A. Stock (VALE): Dam Provision Shock, Dividend Windfall and 2026 Outlook

Vale S.A.’s NYSE shares fell nearly 5% to $12.90 on December 5 after the company announced a new $500 million provision for Fundão dam disaster liabilities. The drop followed a U.K. court ruling against BHP, Vale’s joint venture partner, allowing major civil claims to proceed. Despite the sell-off, Vale’s stock remains up about 45% year-to-date and near its 52-week high.
6 December 2025
Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Hits Fresh High on AI Power Demand and Green Mining Push – What Investors Need to Know Now

Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Hits Fresh High on AI Power Demand and Green Mining Push – What Investors Need to Know Now

Caterpillar shares traded near $602 on December 5, 2025, close to a 52-week high and valuing the company at about $280 billion. The stock has jumped over 50% in the past year, far outpacing the S&P 500, as demand for power-generation equipment from AI data centers and new battery-electric mining trucks lifts orders and backlog to record levels.
United States Antimony (UAMY) Stock in December 2025: Pentagon Deal, Mining Push and What Analysts Expect Next

United States Antimony (UAMY) Stock in December 2025: Pentagon Deal, Mining Push and What Analysts Expect Next

United States Antimony shares jumped 15% to close at $6.12 on December 4, 2025, after securing a Pentagon contract worth up to $245 million and a new industrial supply deal. The stock has swung between $1.06 and $19.70 over the past year. Short interest stands near 13%. Trading remains volatile, with options activity and implied volatility near 140%.
Critical Metals Corp (CRML) Stock: Latest News, U.S. Stake Talks, Tanbreez Progress and 2026 Forecast

Critical Metals Corp (CRML) Stock: Latest News, U.S. Stake Talks, Tanbreez Progress and 2026 Forecast

Critical Metals Corp (NASDAQ: CRML) traded at $9.94 on December 5, 2025, with a market cap near $1 billion and a 52-week range of $1.23–$32.15. The stock has seen sharp swings amid rumors of U.S. government interest and remains highly volatile. CRML owns the Tanbreez rare earth project in Greenland and the Wolfsberg lithium project in Austria.
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Edges Higher as Miners Rally and AI Deals Catch Fire (5 December 2025)

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Edges Higher as Miners Rally and AI Deals Catch Fire (5 December 2025)

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.2% at 8,634.6 on Friday, led by gains in gold, metals, and mining stocks. IGO and Whitehaven Coal both hit 52-week highs. The volatility index dropped to a six-month low near 10.2. The Australian dollar traded near US$0.66 as debate intensified over the Reserve Bank’s next move.
Anglo American (AAL.L) Stock on 5 December 2025: Teck Merger Vote, BHP Exit and What Comes Next

Anglo American (AAL.L) Stock on 5 December 2025: Teck Merger Vote, BHP Exit and What Comes Next

Anglo American shares closed at 2,950p in London on December 4, near a 12-month high after rising 20% over the past year. The stock rebounded following BHP’s failed $53–60 billion takeover bid and a merger agreement with Teck Resources. BHP must now observe a six-month standstill under UK rules. Technical analysts project further gains but note falling trading volume.
Glencore Share Price Near 52‑Week High: Copper Growth Plan, $1bn Buyback and New Smelter Deal – December 5, 2025 Outlook

Glencore Share Price Near 52‑Week High: Copper Growth Plan, $1bn Buyback and New Smelter Deal – December 5, 2025 Outlook

Glencore shares closed at 382.9p in London on 4 December, near the top of their 52-week range after a 9.7% rise in two weeks. The company announced a US$1bn share buyback, a major copper smelter project in Chile, and the restart of its Alumbrera mine in Argentina. CEO Gary Nagle outlined plans to boost copper output above 1 million tonnes by 2028. One-year performance remains slightly negative.
Rio Tinto Stock Near 52‑Week Highs as New CEO Unveils $10 Billion Streamlining Plan

Rio Tinto Stock Near 52‑Week Highs as New CEO Unveils $10 Billion Streamlining Plan

Rio Tinto shares hit 52-week highs across New York, London, and Sydney this week after CEO Simon Trott unveiled a major strategic overhaul. The miner plans to boost copper output, cut costs, and may sell up to $10 billion in non-core assets. Trott, who took over in August, aims for 7% production growth in 2025 and up to 50% higher EBITDA by 2030.
Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Share Price: Exploration Surge, Ratings and 2026 Outlook — 5 December 2025

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Share Price: Exploration Surge, Ratings and 2026 Outlook — 5 December 2025

Northern Star Resources confirmed a A$225 million exploration budget for FY26 and reported new high-grade drill results in Australia and Alaska. Shares closed at A$26.32 on December 5, near a 52-week high, valuing the company at about A$39 billion. The company also secured a 25-year renewable power deal at Kalgoorlie and had its BBB- credit rating reaffirmed.
BHP Group (ASX:BHP, NYSE:BHP) Hits 52‑Week High on 5 December 2025 – What’s Next for the Mining Giant’s Stock?

BHP Group (ASX:BHP, NYSE:BHP) Hits 52‑Week High on 5 December 2025 – What’s Next for the Mining Giant’s Stock?

BHP’s New York ADRs hit a 52-week high of $58.92 on December 5, up 13% over the past year, with a dividend yield near 4%. On the ASX, BHP closed at A$44.38 after a 5% monthly gain. Fiscal 2025 profit from continuing operations fell 26% to $10.2 billion, as revenue dropped 8% to $51.3 billion. Underlying EPS slipped to $2.00 per share.
Anglo American (AAL.L) Stock Outlook After BHP’s Failed £40 Billion Bid and the Teck ‘Anglo Teck’ Merger – 4 December 2025

Anglo American (AAL.L) Stock Outlook After BHP’s Failed £40 Billion Bid and the Teck ‘Anglo Teck’ Merger – 4 December 2025

Anglo American shares traded near 2,916p in London on December 4, close to a 52-week high, after BHP abandoned a £40 billion takeover bid. Anglo is moving ahead with a $53 billion all-share merger with Teck Resources. The stock is up about 29% over three months amid copper optimism and deal speculation. BHP cannot make another bid for six months under UK rules.
Glencore Stock (LON: GLEN): Copper Pivot, Job Cuts and 2025–2035 Outlook After Capital Markets Day

Glencore Stock (LON: GLEN): Copper Pivot, Job Cuts and 2025–2035 Outlook After Capital Markets Day

Glencore announced plans to cut 1,000 jobs, expand copper projects in Canada, Chile, and Argentina, and tighten production guidance. Shares closed at 377.60p in London on 4 December, down 1.4% after a surge the previous day. Management targets over 1 million tonnes of copper output by 2028. The stock remains near its 52-week high, supported by coal cash flows.
4 December 2025
Rio Tinto (RIO) Stock on December 4, 2025: New CEO Strategy, Copper Upgrade and Dividend Outlook

Rio Tinto (RIO) Stock on December 4, 2025: New CEO Strategy, Copper Upgrade and Dividend Outlook

Rio Tinto shares traded near 52-week highs across NYSE, LSE, and ASX on December 4, after CEO Simon Trott unveiled a new strategy focusing on iron ore, copper, and aluminium & lithium. The company targets 7% production growth in 2025, $650 million in annual productivity gains, and $5–10 billion in asset sales. Consensus ratings remain “Moderate Buy” or “Hold.” Dividend yield is about 5%.
Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock on 4 December 2025: Power Shocks, Heavy Rare Earths and the 2026 Outlook

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock on 4 December 2025: Power Shocks, Heavy Rare Earths and the 2026 Outlook

Lynas Rare Earths shares traded at A$14.10 on 4 December 2025, valuing the company near A$14–15 billion, after more than doubling from a 52-week low but still down 35% from October highs. Net profit for FY25 fell to A$8 million from A$84.5 million a year earlier, missing forecasts. Quarterly revenue rose to A$200.2 million as new heavy rare earths output began. No dividend declared.
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