Mining Industry 8 February 2026

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

Glencore shares rose early on Thursday, up 1.4 pence at 504.3 pence, as investors weighed fresh attention on its Congo copper and cobalt assets ahead of the miner-trader’s results next week.

12 February 2026

LSE:GLEN·Mining Industry·Stock Market

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

The FTSE 100 set a new record close on Wednesday, gaining 118.27 points, or 1.1%, to finish at 10,472.11—topping its previous high of 10,402.34 from Feb. 4. Miners and banks pushed the benchmark higher, but wealth managers felt pressure from renewed AI concerns. Meanwhile, the FTSE 250, which tracks more UK-focused firms, slipped 0.2%, losing 52.76 points to end at 23,416.54.

11 February 2026

FTSE 100·LSE:AAL·LSE:AJB·LSE:IGG·LSE:QLT·LSE:RIO·LSE:STJ·Mining Industry·Stock Market

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

Spot lithium carbonate prices edged up in China on Tuesday. The SMM battery-grade index hit 134,406 yuan per metric ton, with battery-grade spot trades assessed between 132,000 and 140,000 yuan—an average of 136,000. Futures action was muted; the most-traded lithium carbonate contract barely moved. SMM described spot market activity as sluggish, citing thinner downstream demand and slower logistics.

10 February 2026

ASX:PLS·China Economy·Mining Industry·NYSE:ALB·NYSE:SQM

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

Shares of Anglo American slipped 0.42% to 3,531 pence as of 08:54 GMT on Tuesday, after earlier gains gave way amid reports suggesting the sale of diamond arm De Beers could get trickier.

10 February 2026

LSE:AAL·Mining Industry

Rio Tinto share price slips in early London trade after 3% jump as metals cool

Rio Tinto slipped 0.5% to 7,018 pence just after the open in London, trading lower from its 7,048 pence start by 0804 GMT. Monday’s close was 7,051 pence, roughly 3% above Friday’s finish. Still, shares haven’t retested the 52-week high of 7,227 pence.

10 February 2026

LSE:GLEN·LSE:RIO·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Glencore stock jumps nearly 5% in London as traders eye deals, Feb 18 results

Glencore finished Monday at 501.10 pence, a gain of 4.81%. The stock bounced between 484.00 and 501.10 pence over the session, Investing.com data showed.

10 February 2026

ASX:ORN·Earnings Reports·LSE:GLEN·Mining Industry·Stock Market

South32 share price ends higher after Mozambique vows to keep Mozal smelter open

South32 Ltd picked up ground Tuesday, finishing at A$4.59 for a 0.04 gain. Shares moved within a A$4.55 to A$4.70 band as investors took in new signals from Mozambique's government backing continued operations at the Mozal aluminium smelter.

10 February 2026

ASX:S32·Mining Industry

Evolution Mining share price stalls near A$15 as FY26 half-year results loom

Evolution Mining Limited closed flat at A$14.98 on Tuesday, moving in a range from A$14.81 to A$15.28. The opening print came in at A$15.22. Roughly 5.34 million shares changed hands, according to the data. Shares had posted a 4.5% gain in the previous session.

10 February 2026

ASX:EVN·Mining Industry·Stock Market

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

BHP Group Ltd ended Tuesday’s session on a high note, with shares gaining ground alongside other major miners. The stock hovered near its intraday peak as it advanced steadily into the closing bell.

10 February 2026

ASX:BHP·Mining Industry·Stock Market

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

PLS Group Limited ended Tuesday up 1.7% at A$4.24, following news of a new spodumene supply agreement with China’s Canmax Technologies that features a price floor and a US$100 million upfront payment. Earlier in the session, shares jumped as much as 5.3%, moving between A$4.19 and A$4.39.

10 February 2026

ASX News·ASX:PLS·Mining Industry

Anglo American share price edges up as Angola seeks De Beers stake

Anglo American edged up 0.3% to 3,446 pence as of 0810 GMT, trading in a 3,443 to 3,481 range, after Angola announced plans to grab a 20%-30% stake in De Beers—the diamond unit Anglo’s looking to sell.

9 February 2026

LSE:AAL·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Rio Tinto share price: Glencore talks are off — here’s what traders watch next

Rio Tinto plc shares are drawing renewed attention before the London open after the miner ended merger discussions with Glencore, abandoning a renewed push for a combined mining giant worth north of $200 billion. Shares finished the previous session at 6,843 pence, sitting roughly 5% under the 52-week peak of 7,228 pence.

9 February 2026

LSE:GLEN.L·LSE:RIO.L·Mining Industry·Stock Market

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

Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited climbed 1.1% to $76.54 in Singapore as of 3:17 p.m. local time, recovering from Friday’s $75.71 close. Monday’s range: $76.01 to $77.49. Shares are now up roughly 95% over the last year.

9 February 2026

IDX:ASII·Mining Industry·SGX:J36·Stock Market

Mineral Resources (MIN.AX) share price ticks up as miners rebound; Feb 20 results loom

Shares in Mineral Resources Ltd managed to close 0.7% higher at A$52.15 Monday, trimming some of their losses since late January, though the materials sector moved ahead with stronger gains. The day’s trading range stretched from A$51.60 up to A$53.58, and volume landed around 943,000 shares, based on Investing.com figures.

9 February 2026

ASX:MIN·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Why Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) share price jumped 4% — and what to watch before earnings

Evolution Mining Limited shares closed up 4.46% at A$14.98 on Monday, a 64-cent lift from the prior close. About A$88.6 million worth of EVN stock changed hands by value, putting it among the ASX’s busiest names, as peer Northern Star Resources rose 3.55%.

9 February 2026

ASX News·ASX:EVN·Earnings Reports·Mining Industry·Stock Market

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

Fortescue Ltd finished Monday at A$21.78, up 2.6%. The stock bounced back along with fellow miners, clawing back ground lost in last week’s sharp selloff that had shaken Australian equities.

9 February 2026

ASX:FMG·Mining Industry

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

Shares of Anglo American slipped on Friday, finishing the session at 3,435 pence, down 0.75%. Analysts at BofA Global Research cut their rating on the miner to “neutral”, citing what they described as a stretched valuation and delays before any overhaul-driven catalysts materialize. London markets remained closed on Sunday.

8 February 2026

LSE:AAL·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Rio Tinto share price steadies after Glencore talks end, with Feb 19 results next test

Rio Tinto plc edged up in London on Friday, finishing at 6,843 pence—just 0.25% stronger—after the miner dropped takeover discussions with Glencore, damping a short-lived wave of merger chatter in the industry.

8 February 2026

Earnings Reports·LSE:GLEN·LSE:RIO·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Glencore shares steady after Rio walks away — what to watch before Monday’s trade

Glencore plc shares barely budged Friday, stabilizing after a volatile stretch sparked by Rio Tinto walking away from merger discussions. The stock finished at 478.10 pence, just 0.6% higher, having swung from 465.70 to 486.70 during the session. London’s market is closed Sunday, with trading set to resume Monday.

8 February 2026

LSE:GLEN.L·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Evolution Mining share price in focus: EVN heads into results week as gold volatility bites

Evolution Mining Ltd slipped 1.38% Friday, closing at A$14.34. The Australian gold miner is bracing for a packed week of results as bullion markets remain unsettled.

8 February 2026

ASX:EVN·Earnings Reports·Gold Prices·Mining Industry·Stock Market

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