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Mining Industry 1 February 2026 - 3 February 2026

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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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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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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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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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.
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  • Nasdaq Investment Outlook Refined as AI Exposure Influences Analyst Ratings
    April 11, 2026, 4:40 PM EDT. Nasdaq (NDAQ) fair value estimate decreased slightly to US$106.87 from US$109.57, reflecting analysts' refined assessments amid AI-driven growth. TD Cowen upgraded Nasdaq to Buy citing sustained strength in fintech and AI exposure, targeting around US$106. UBS increased its price target to US$120, maintaining a Buy rating, while JPMorgan raised its target to US$113 with an Overweight stance. Conversely, Keefe Bruyette took a cautious approach with a Market Perform rating, signaling tempered upside expectations. Nasdaq's strategic moves include plans for equity tokenization by 2027 and partnerships bridging regulated markets with blockchain networks, highlighting its push into digital asset markets. Investors should monitor evolving analyst updates and risk factors impacting the exchange operator's valuation and growth prospects.

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India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 11, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 11, 2026, 4:49 PM EDT Nasdaq Investment Outlook Refined as AI Exposure Influences Analyst Ratings April 11, 2026, 4:40 PM EDT. **Nasdaq (NDAQ)** fair value estimate decreased slightly to **US$106.87** from US$109.57, reflecting analysts' refined assessments amid AI-driven growth. TD Cowen upgraded Nasdaq to **Buy** citing sustained strength in fintech and AI exposure, targeting around US$106. UBS increased its price target to US$120, maintaining a **Buy** rating, while JPMorgan raised its target to US$113 with an **Overweight** stance. Conversely, Keefe Bruyette took a cautious approach with a Market Perform rating,
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