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Mining Industry News 2 February 2026 - 3 February 2026

Glencore stock rises on Citi adviser talk as Rio Tinto deadline nears — what to watch next

Glencore stock rises on Citi adviser talk as Rio Tinto deadline nears — what to watch next

Glencore shares rose 0.9% to 505.6 pence in early London trading after reports it is close to hiring Citi for possible Rio Tinto merger talks. Rio Tinto faces a UK takeover deadline to clarify its intentions by Feb. 5. Both companies declined to comment. Investors await news on a possible deadline extension and Glencore’s full-year results due Feb. 18.
3 February 2026
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Rio Tinto share price: Glencore taps Citi as Feb. 5 takeover clock ticks

Rio Tinto share price: Glencore taps Citi as Feb. 5 takeover clock ticks

Glencore is close to appointing Citigroup as lead adviser for merger talks with Rio Tinto, sources say, ahead of a Feb. 5 UK takeover deadline. Rio Tinto shares closed up 0.95% at 6,802 pence Monday amid market volatility. Initial talks in January included a possible all-share merger. Major shareholders FMR LLC and FIL Limited disclosed recent purchases of Rio Tinto shares.
3 February 2026
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Eldorado Gold stock sinks on Foran Mining buyout: what investors watch next

Eldorado Gold stock sinks on Foran Mining buyout: what investors watch next

Eldorado Gold shares fell about 9% Monday after announcing a deal to acquire Foran Mining, expanding its copper portfolio. The stock dropped $4.03 to $38.89 in New York trading. Foran shareholders will receive 0.1128 Eldorado shares plus C$0.01 per share, with the merger expected to close in Q2 pending approvals. Eldorado reports full-year earnings Feb. 19.
2 February 2026
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Ivanhoe Electric Inc stock jumps nearly 6% as copper deal news collides with metals selloff

Ivanhoe Electric Inc stock jumps nearly 6% as copper deal news collides with metals selloff

Ivanhoe Electric shares jumped 5.8% to $18.08 in early afternoon New York trading Monday, with volume at 1.7 million shares. The move came as copper prices fell 3% on the London Metal Exchange and CME Group raised margin requirements for metals futures. No new company news was posted. Ivanhoe’s market cap stands near $2.47 billion.
2 February 2026
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Lithium price slips again in China as Albemarle, SQM slide before the bell

Lithium price slips again in China as Albemarle, SQM slide before the bell

China’s battery-grade lithium carbonate prices fell to 154,434 yuan per ton Monday, with futures swinging between 132,400 and 152,800 yuan. U.S.-listed lithium producers Albemarle, SQM, and Lithium Americas dropped up to 10.5% in premarket trading. The Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF lost nearly 5%. Traders are watching for fresh demand signals from China and upcoming earnings reports.
2 February 2026
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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 steadies as miners tumble in metals rout, BoE looms

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 steadies as miners tumble in metals rout, BoE looms

FTSE 100 edged up 0.1% by late morning as defensive shares offset sharp losses in mining stocks. Commodity prices tumbled after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as Fed chair, with gold down 5% and silver over 7%. FTSE 250 fell 0.4%, led by declines in Auction Technology Group and Ocado. UK manufacturing PMI rose to 51.8 in January, signaling growth.
2 February 2026
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Fresnillo share price slides again as gold and silver crash drags miners down

Fresnillo share price slides again as gold and silver crash drags miners down

Fresnillo shares fell 3.7% to 3,564 pence in early London trading after gold and silver prices plunged, with spot silver down 12% and gold off 6.1% by 0726 GMT. The CME Group raised futures margin requirements, triggering forced liquidations. Mining stocks dragged the FTSE 100 lower, with Fresnillo, Antofagasta, Anglo American, and Glencore all retreating.
2 February 2026
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Antofagasta share price slides 5% as copper rout hits London miners — results in focus

Antofagasta share price slides 5% as copper rout hits London miners — results in focus

Antofagasta shares fell about 5% to 3,465 pence in early London trading Monday, tracking a sharp drop in copper prices after Kevin Warsh was nominated as U.S. Federal Reserve chair. London Metal Exchange copper slid 3%, pulling the FTSE 100 and European mining stocks lower. The basic resources sector dropped over 2%, its steepest decline since July. Antofagasta is set to report full-year results on Feb. 17.
2 February 2026
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Anglo American share price slides as metals rout bites FTSE miners — what to watch next

Anglo American share price slides as metals rout bites FTSE miners — what to watch next

Anglo American shares fell about 3.5% to 3,288 pence in early London trading Monday, tracking a sharp selloff in metals after Kevin Warsh was named to lead the Federal Reserve. Spot gold dropped 5%, silver over 7%, and copper 3% as a stronger dollar and higher futures margins triggered forced selling. Mining stocks weighed on the FTSE 100, which slipped 0.4% by 0820 GMT. Investors await Anglo’s production report on Feb 5.
2 February 2026
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Glencore share price: what traders watch as copper slumps and Rio Tinto deadline looms

Glencore share price: what traders watch as copper slumps and Rio Tinto deadline looms

Glencore shares fell 1.7% to 499.25 pence Friday as copper prices dropped nearly 5%, weighing on mining stocks. Rio Tinto faces a Feb. 5 deadline to make a takeover offer or withdraw, under UK rules. Mitsubishi UFJ disclosed a 27.3 million-share stake in Glencore amid the ongoing bid process. Markets reacted to Donald Trump’s pick of Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair and higher CME margin requirements.
2 February 2026
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Ramelius Resources (ASX:RMS) share price slides 6.6% as bullion rout hits gold miners

Ramelius Resources (ASX:RMS) share price slides 6.6% as bullion rout hits gold miners

Ramelius Resources shares fell 6.57% to A$4.41 Monday as gold miners slumped on falling bullion prices and higher CME margin requirements. The S&P/ASX 200 dropped nearly 1%, led by losses in materials. Ramelius reported December quarter gold output of 45,610 ounces at an AISC of A$1,977/oz and flagged a A$250 million buyback. Traders await Tuesday’s Reserve Bank of Australia rate decision.
2 February 2026
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Sandfire Resources share price slides 3.9% as metals rout deepens — what to watch next for ASX:SFR

Sandfire Resources share price slides 3.9% as metals rout deepens — what to watch next for ASX:SFR

Sandfire Resources shares fell 3.9% to A$19.07 on Monday, tracking a sharp sell-off in copper and other metals. The drop comes ahead of a Feb. 6 shareholder vote on the Kalkaroo deal and half-year results due Feb. 19. Copper prices slid roughly 5% on Feb. 2, while gold and silver plunged up to 7.5% and 14.2%, respectively. The S&P/ASX 200 closed about 1% lower, led by declines in mining stocks.
2 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
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