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Mining Industry News 31 January 2026 - 2 February 2026

Fortescue share price rebounds after a rough Friday — what could move FMG next

Fortescue share price rebounds after a rough Friday — what could move FMG next

Fortescue shares rose 0.7% to A$21.15 Monday, outperforming a 1% drop in the S&P/ASX 200 as BHP and Rio Tinto fell. The Australian dollar hit a one-week low at $0.6923 amid a sharp metals sell-off and margin calls. Traders await Tuesday’s Reserve Bank rate decision and Fortescue’s half-year results on Feb. 25.
2 February 2026
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Northern Star share price skids 8% as gold rout rattles ASX miners — what to watch next

Northern Star share price skids 8% as gold rout rattles ASX miners — what to watch next

Northern Star Resources shares fell 8.1% to A$26.60 on Monday, with about A$308 million traded, after gold prices slumped and margin requirements rose. The company had already cut its FY26 production and cost guidance in January, citing outages and weak grades. Newmont and Evolution Mining also declined. Investors now await Northern Star’s half-year results on February 12.
2 February 2026
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South32 share price slides nearly 5% as metals meltdown hits miners — what to watch before results

South32 share price slides nearly 5% as metals meltdown hits miners — what to watch before results

South32 shares fell 4.5% to A$4.41 Monday as gold dropped 4.7% and silver plunged over 9%, triggering sharp selling in mining stocks. The ASX 200 slipped about 1%. Margin calls and a stronger U.S. dollar fueled the selloff. Investors are watching for South32’s half-year results on Feb. 12 and the Reserve Bank’s rate decision Tuesday.
2 February 2026
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Antofagasta share price: UBS downgrade and metal selloff put ANTO stock in the spotlight before Monday

Antofagasta share price: UBS downgrade and metal selloff put ANTO stock in the spotlight before Monday

Antofagasta shares fell 3.65% to 3,648 pence Friday after UBS downgraded the stock to neutral, citing valuation concerns following a 135% rally. Copper, gold, and silver prices dropped late in the week, pressuring miners as the FTSE 100 rose 0.5%. Investors await Antofagasta’s full-year results on Feb. 17, with copper volatility a key factor.
1 February 2026
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Anglo American share price slides into weekend despite EU green light for Teck deal

Anglo American share price slides into weekend despite EU green light for Teck deal

Anglo American shares fell 2.6% to 3,408 pence on Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100, after metals prices slumped and investors took profits. The European Commission approved Anglo American’s planned takeover of Teck Resources, but further regulatory reviews remain. Copper prices dropped 1.1% after hitting a record high earlier in the week. Investors await Anglo American’s production report on Feb. 5.
1 February 2026
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Glencore share price: Rio Tinto clock and Canada smelter talks set up the week ahead

Glencore share price: Rio Tinto clock and Canada smelter talks set up the week ahead

Glencore closed down 1.7% at 499.25 pence Friday as merger talks with Rio Tinto faced unresolved valuation issues and a Feb. 5 UK regulatory deadline. Glencore Canada said key elements remain unresolved in negotiations over the Horne smelter’s future. The company flagged a sharp drop in 2025 copper output but expects 2026 production of 810,000–870,000 tonnes.
1 February 2026
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Sandfire Resources share price: why ASX:SFR slid Friday and what to watch next week

Sandfire Resources share price: why ASX:SFR slid Friday and what to watch next week

Sandfire Resources shares fell 6.85% to A$19.85 Friday after copper prices retreated and miners sold off, with the ASX 200 down 0.6%. Sandfire reported December-half copper-equivalent output of 72,100 tonnes and ended the period with $13 million net cash. Investors await a Feb. 6 vote on the Havilah deal and half-year results on Feb. 19.
1 February 2026
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South32 share price slides on metals rout — what to watch before Monday’s ASX open

South32 share price slides on metals rout — what to watch before Monday’s ASX open

South32 shares fell 1.28% to A$4.62 Friday as metals prices slumped, though the stock gained about 30% in January. Around 27.6 million shares changed hands. The company will report half-year results and decide on an interim dividend on Feb. 12. The Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique faces a $60 million charge as it prepares for shutdown by March.
1 February 2026
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PLS Group shares slide after quarterly update; Ngungaju restart call now in focus

PLS Group shares slide after quarterly update; Ngungaju restart call now in focus

PLS shares fell 6.5% Friday to A$4.29, extending a five-day slide to 16% after the company flagged a possible restart of its Ngungaju plant and reported December-quarter revenue of A$373 million, up 49%. GFL International sold 32.19 million shares in a block trade, dropping below the substantial holder threshold. The board will consider the plant restart in the March quarter.
1 February 2026
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Vale stock slides 5% as Brazil mine curbs and China PMI cloud the week ahead

Vale stock slides 5% as Brazil mine curbs and China PMI cloud the week ahead

Vale’s U.S. shares fell 5.1% to $16.07 after Minas Gerais state inspectors ordered its Viga mine to stay shut over environmental concerns and fined the company $324,000. China’s manufacturing PMI slipped to 49.3 in January, fueling demand worries. The iShares MSCI Brazil ETF dropped 2.8%. Baowu Resources took control of Guinea’s Simandou Blocks 1 and 2, aiming for major iron ore shipments.
31 January 2026
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Rio Tinto stock drops as metals rout bites; Glencore clock and Brazil deal loom

Rio Tinto stock drops as metals rout bites; Glencore clock and Brazil deal loom

Rio Tinto’s U.S.-listed shares fell 4.3% to $91.03 Friday as gold, silver, and copper prices slumped, triggering a broader mining sell-off. The drop followed news of Rio and Chinalco’s $903.6 million deal to acquire control of Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio. London shares closed down 1.62%. Investors await possible updates on a Glencore tie-up by Feb. 5.
31 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell Friday after the company announced a $200 billion AI infrastructure plan for 2026, exceeding analyst expectations and reviving investor concerns about profitability. Combined 2026 capex flagged by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta now tops $630 billion. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom shares surged on the news, while software and data firms remained under pressure.
Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

7 February 2026
Nvidia surged 7.8% Friday, leading a chip stock rally that pushed the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The PHLX semiconductor index gained 5.7% as Advanced Micro Devices rose 8.3% and Broadcom 7.1%. Amazon fell 5.6% after projecting $200 billion in 2026 capital spending. Investors weighed a $600 billion AI infrastructure outlay against sharp losses in software shares.
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