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Mining Industry 8 February 2026 - 13 February 2026

Glencore share price edges up as U.S. critical-minerals push puts Congo stake talks back in focus

Glencore share price edges up as U.S. critical-minerals push puts Congo stake talks back in focus

Glencore shares rose 0.3% in early London trading after reports that a U.S.-backed consortium is in talks to buy a 40% stake in its Congo copper and cobalt operations. The company confirmed a non-binding memorandum with the Orion Critical Mineral Consortium, valuing the assets at about $9 billion. Investors are awaiting Glencore’s full-year results next week.
12 February 2026
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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits record close as miners climb; St James’s Place sinks on AI fears

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits record close as miners climb; St James’s Place sinks on AI fears

London’s FTSE 100 closed at a record 10,472.11, up 1.1%, led by miners and banks, while wealth managers fell sharply on AI disruption fears. St. James’s Place dropped 13.4% on heavy volume. The FTSE 250 slipped 0.2%. Investors await UK GDP data Thursday for signals on Bank of England policy.
11 February 2026
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Lithium price today holds near 136,000 yuan as China buying slows; miners lean on floor deals

Lithium price today holds near 136,000 yuan as China buying slows; miners lean on floor deals

Spot lithium carbonate prices in China edged up Tuesday, with SMM’s battery-grade index at 134,406 yuan a ton and trades averaging 136,000 yuan amid thin activity. Australia’s PLS Group signed a two-year spodumene supply deal with China’s Canmax, setting a $1,000-a-tonne floor and requiring a $100 million prepayment. Albemarle shares rose 1.4% to $165.76, while SQM slipped 0.4% to $71.15.
10 February 2026
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Anglo American stock slips as De Beers sale gets messier — what investors watch next

Anglo American stock slips as De Beers sale gets messier — what investors watch next

Anglo American shares fell 0.42% to 3,531 pence in early London trading Tuesday, retreating after Monday’s gain. Angola is seeking a 20%-30% stake in De Beers as part of ongoing sale talks, with discussions also involving Botswana and Namibia. Investors await Anglo’s full-year results on February 20, as weak diamond demand and lab-grown competition weigh on the sector.
10 February 2026
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BHP stock rises on ASX as copper spend plan and port reopening sharpen focus ahead of results

BHP stock rises on ASX as copper spend plan and port reopening sharpen focus ahead of results

BHP shares closed up 1.1% at A$50.26, tracking gains in major miners as Rio Tinto rose 1.4% and Fortescue about 1.0%. Investors focused on BHP’s copper projects, including the Vicuña venture with Lundin Mining, which may double investment to $800 million this year. Iron ore held near $100 a tonne as Pilbara ports reopened after cyclone disruptions. BHP reports half-year results Feb. 17.
10 February 2026
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PLS Group (ASX:PLS) share price lifts after Canmax deal adds US$100m prepayment and a floor price

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) share price lifts after Canmax deal adds US$100m prepayment and a floor price

PLS shares closed up 1.7% at A$4.24 after announcing a new supply deal with Canmax Technologies featuring a price floor and US$100 million prepayment. The contract covers 150,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate annually for two years from 2026, with options to extend. Traders await confirmation of the prepayment and the Feb. 19 interim results update.
10 February 2026
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Jardine Matheson stock rises in Singapore as Indonesia steps up Martabe mine talks — what to watch next

Jardine Matheson stock rises in Singapore as Indonesia steps up Martabe mine talks — what to watch next

Jardine Matheson shares rose 1.1% to $76.54 in Singapore afternoon trade as investors watched for updates on Indonesia’s Martabe gold mine, whose permits were revoked after deadly floods. Astra, majority-owned by Jardine, controls Agincourt Resources, operator of the mine. Astra shares fell 1.5% in Jakarta. Jardine’s full-year results are due March 10.
9 February 2026
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Fortescue share price jumps 2.6% as miners rebound; cyclone watch keeps iron ore in focus

Fortescue share price jumps 2.6% as miners rebound; cyclone watch keeps iron ore in focus

Fortescue Ltd shares rose 2.6% to A$21.78 Monday, rebounding with other miners as the S&P/ASX 200 index gained 1.9% after last week’s sharp drop. Port Hedland reopened Sunday after Cyclone Mitchell forced closures, but nearby ports stayed shut. Copper prices topped $13,000 a ton, lifting major miners. Fortescue’s half-year results are due Feb. 25, with investors watching for cyclone impact on shipments.
9 February 2026
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Anglo American share price slips after BofA downgrade as De Beers review looms

Anglo American share price slips after BofA downgrade as De Beers review looms

Anglo American shares closed at 3,435 pence on Friday, down 0.75%, after BofA Global Research downgraded the miner to “neutral” over valuation and execution risks. The bank raised its price target to 3,600 pence but flagged a long wait for Teck synergies and uncertainty around De Beers. Investors await full-year results and updates on deals and disposals on Feb. 20.
8 February 2026
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  • Kevin Warsh's Fed Arrival May Unsettle Fixed-Income Investors Amid Market Volatility
    May 3, 2026, 5:47 AM EDT. The impending appointment of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair is poised to shake fixed-income markets before equities react. Investors often focus on stocks, but bonds could see early volatility in treasury yields, duration risk, and credit spreads as markets digest possible shifts in rate policy and inflation targeting. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon flagged concerns about an overdue credit crisis, underscoring risks in credit markets. Despite the Fed holding rates steady at 3.5%-3.75%, inflation remains above the 2% target. Market watchers urge caution, noting that Fed transitions often lead to fast-moving reactions in bond markets as participants price in new monetary policy directions.

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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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