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Mining Industry 8 February 2026 - 12 February 2026

Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) Climbs Ahead of Silver Market Ahead of Key August Cash Review
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

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.
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 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.
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