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Mining Industry 1 December 2025 - 4 December 2025

Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) Share Price on 4 December 2025: Record Profits, Lithium JV and What Analysts Expect Next

Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) Share Price on 4 December 2025: Record Profits, Lithium JV and What Analysts Expect Next

Evolution Mining closed at A$11.90 on 3 December 2025, near all-time highs after record FY25 results and surging gold prices. Shares have more than doubled in a year, outperforming the sector by 118% and the ASX 200 by 136%. FY25 net profit after tax rose 119% to A$926 million. Brokers warn the stock now trades ahead of most valuation models.
South32 (ASX: S32) Stock on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Cerro Matoso Exit, New ESG Director and 2026–2028 Outlook

South32 (ASX: S32) Stock on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Cerro Matoso Exit, New ESG Director and 2026–2028 Outlook

South32 shares rose to A$3.53 on the ASX on 4 December 2025, up about 4–5% intraday, following confirmation of the Cerro Matoso nickel refinery sale in Colombia for up to US$100 million. The company also appointed Geoff Healy as an independent director, citing his climate and sustainability experience.
BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP, NYSE: BHP) Stock Outlook for 2026: Anglo Deal Fallout, China Iron Ore Standoff and Copper Supercycle Hopes

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP, NYSE: BHP) Stock Outlook for 2026: Anglo Deal Fallout, China Iron Ore Standoff and Copper Supercycle Hopes

BHP shares rose about 3% to A$44.28 on the ASX on 4 December, near a 52-week high, after the company ended its £40 billion takeover bid for Anglo American. The abandoned deal removed the risk of new equity issuance. On the NYSE, BHP ADRs last traded at US$57.9. Investors are watching ongoing tensions with China over iron ore and renewed focus on copper projects.
UK Stock Market Today, 3 December 2025: FTSE 100 Slips as Banks Sink, Miners Shine and WPP Faces FTSE 100 Exit

UK Stock Market Today, 3 December 2025: FTSE 100 Slips as Banks Sink, Miners Shine and WPP Faces FTSE 100 Exit

The FTSE 100 closed down 0.1% at 9,693 on Wednesday, just below record highs, as UK banks fell after the FCA announced it would resume handling motor-finance complaints in May 2026. Lloyds, Barclays, HSBC, and Close Brothers all declined. The FTSE 250 ended flat after earlier losses. Miners and energy stocks gained, while investors prepared for a December FTSE index reshuffle.
Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) Stock on December 3, 2025: Record Profits, New Deals and a High‑Gold-Price Tailwind

Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) Stock on December 3, 2025: Record Profits, New Deals and a High‑Gold-Price Tailwind

Agnico Eagle Mines shares have surged 106% year-to-date, trading near US$170 on December 3, 2025, after record earnings and a rally in gold prices. The company declared a US$0.40 quarterly dividend, payable December 15. Institutional ownership remains high at 68%, with 1832 Asset Management raising its stake by 38% in Q2. Market cap stands at about US$85 billion.
Anglo American (AAL.L) Share Price Today: BHP’s Failed £40bn Bid, Teck Merger Vote and 2026 Outlook – 3 December 2025

Anglo American (AAL.L) Share Price Today: BHP’s Failed £40bn Bid, Teck Merger Vote and 2026 Outlook – 3 December 2025

Anglo American closed at 2,913p in London on 3 December, up 2% for the day and 15.5% over the past year. BHP has dropped its £40bn takeover bid and is barred from returning for six months. Shareholders vote 9 December on a merger with Teck Resources, now under Canadian national-security review. Anglo has spun off platinum, agreed to sell nickel, and plans to separate De Beers.
Rio Tinto Stock Outlook 2025: JPMorgan Upgrade, New CEO Strategy and Dividend Forecasts Put RIO in the Spotlight

Rio Tinto Stock Outlook 2025: JPMorgan Upgrade, New CEO Strategy and Dividend Forecasts Put RIO in the Spotlight

Rio Tinto shares traded near 52-week highs across London, New York, and Sydney on December 3, 2025, with the London price at 5,496p, up 16% year-to-date. JPMorgan raised its target to 6,950p and reiterated a Buy rating. American Century and Fisher Asset Management increased their holdings in recent quarters. The stock’s trailing P/E stands around 11–12, near multi-year highs.
Fresnillo PLC Stock Soars 325% in 2025: Price Today, Probe Gold Deal and 2026 Forecasts

Fresnillo PLC Stock Soars 325% in 2025: Price Today, Probe Gold Deal and 2026 Forecasts

Fresnillo shares traded at 2,754p in London on 2 December 2025, up 325% from a 2024 low of 612p, after hitting a 52-week high of 2,850p the day before. The company’s market value stands near £19.4bn, with a trailing P/E of 56 and a 1.3% dividend yield. The surge follows record gold and silver prices and a major Canadian acquisition. Technical models classify the stock as a “Buy or Hold.”
Anglo American plc (AAL.L) Stock on 2 December 2025: BHP’s Failed Bid, Teck Merger Vote and Copper Rally Reframe the Outlook

Anglo American plc (AAL.L) Stock on 2 December 2025: BHP’s Failed Bid, Teck Merger Vote and Copper Rally Reframe the Outlook

Anglo American closed at 2,878p in London on 2 December 2025, down 0.48% on light volume as BHP’s £40 billion takeover bid ended and focus shifted to a 9 December vote on the Teck merger. Copper prices remain near record highs. 2 December marked the cut-off for South African shareholders to vote on the deal.
Glencore Share Price on 2 December 2025: Sudbury Copper Deal, Smelter Cuts and What’s Next for GLEN Stock

Glencore Share Price on 2 December 2025: Sudbury Copper Deal, Smelter Cuts and What’s Next for GLEN Stock

Glencore and Vale Base Metals announced a deal on 2 December to jointly evaluate a copper project in Canada’s Sudbury Basin, targeting 880,000 tonnes of copper over 21 years. Glencore shares closed at 362p in London, with a market value near £42–43 billion. The company continues to face pressure in South African ferrochrome and from investors seeking higher copper output.
Australian Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Opens Muted, Closes Higher as Energy and Miners Lead Gains – 2 December 2025

Australian Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Opens Muted, Closes Higher as Energy and Miners Lead Gains – 2 December 2025

The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.17% at around 8,579 points Tuesday, lifted by gains in energy and mining stocks despite continued weakness in technology shares. Energy names rose as oil prices held firm on OPEC+ supply moves and Ukraine-Russia tensions. Materials stocks also advanced, while Zip Co dropped 10–11% after U.S. officials contacted buy-now-pay-later firms.
BHP Group Stock Outlook on 2 December 2025: Anglo Deal Shelved, China Iron Ore Standoff and Copper Growth

BHP Group Stock Outlook on 2 December 2025: Anglo Deal Shelved, China Iron Ore Standoff and Copper Growth

BHP reported FY25 revenue of US$51.3 billion, down 8% as lower iron ore and coal prices offset record output. Underlying profit fell 26% to US$10.2 billion. The company faces a new legal ruling over the Samarco dam disaster and ongoing tensions with China’s state iron ore buyer. BHP’s NYSE shares trade near US$55, up 5% over 12 months but trailing the sector.
Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE: B, TSX: ABX) Stock Soars on North American Gold IPO Plan – Latest News, Analyst Targets and 2025–2030 Outlook

Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE: B, TSX: ABX) Stock Soars on North American Gold IPO Plan – Latest News, Analyst Targets and 2025–2030 Outlook

Barrick Mining shares jumped to decade highs after the company said it will explore an IPO for a new unit holding its top North American gold assets. The stock closed near $42.33 on December 1, boosted by record gold prices and activist pressure from Elliott Management. Barrick reported record Q3 earnings, raised its dividend, and expanded its buyback program.
SolGold Stock Soars After Rejecting Jiangxi Copper’s $1 Billion Bid – What’s Next for SOLG / SLGGF?

SolGold Stock Soars After Rejecting Jiangxi Copper’s $1 Billion Bid – What’s Next for SOLG / SLGGF?

SolGold entered a formal takeover offer period after rejecting two non-binding bids from Jiangxi Copper at 26p per share in late November. The company’s share price surged following the approaches. SolGold delisted from Toronto in June and reorganized its assets, with new leadership aiming to accelerate Cascabel project development in Ecuador. The UK Takeover Panel set a 26 December 2025 deadline.
Rio Tinto (RIO) Stock Outlook December 2025: New CEO, Copper Pivot and Dividend Power in Focus

Rio Tinto (RIO) Stock Outlook December 2025: New CEO, Copper Pivot and Dividend Power in Focus

Rio Tinto shares trade near 52-week highs in New York and London as the company pursues a copper-focused strategy under new leadership. Institutional investors have increased stakes, and Rio announced a $50 million remediation project at Tiwai Point in New Zealand. The company also sold its Itambé rare earths project in Brazil. Investors weigh dividend forecasts and ongoing environmental issues.
Anglo American (AAL) Stock Outlook 2025: Teck Merger, BHP Exit and Copper Boom Reshape the Investment Case

Anglo American (AAL) Stock Outlook 2025: Teck Merger, BHP Exit and Copper Boom Reshape the Investment Case

Anglo American shares closed at 2,851p in London ahead of December 1, up 15% over the year, with a market cap near £31 billion. BHP ended its takeover pursuit in late November, clearing the way for Anglo’s planned merger with Teck Resources. The deal would see Teck shareholders receive 1.3301 Anglo shares each and Anglo pay a US$4.5 billion special dividend. Analyst price targets hover just above current levels.
Pilbara Minerals (PLS Group) Share Price in December 2025: Lithium Rally, Name Change and What Comes Next for ASX:PLS

Pilbara Minerals (PLS Group) Share Price in December 2025: Lithium Rally, Name Change and What Comes Next for ASX:PLS

Pilbara Minerals shareholders approved a name change to PLS Group Limited at the 2025 AGM, with ASIC recording the new name on 27 November. Shares traded at A$3.915 on 1 December, near 52-week highs after a 69% twelve-month gain. The company recently acquired a major Brazilian asset and appointed Alex Willcocks as CFO, effective May 2026. The ASX will update the name from 3 December; ticker remains PLS.
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