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Mining News 20 January 2026 - 30 January 2026

Antofagasta stock faces Monday test after Chile roadblock strike, Centinela fine ahead of Q4 update

Antofagasta stock faces Monday test after Chile roadblock strike, Centinela fine ahead of Q4 update

London, January 25, 2026, 09:24 GMT — The market has closed. Antofagasta (ANTO.L) shares enter the week under pressure as striking contractors renewed their blockade Saturday on the access road to BHP’s Escondida and Antofagasta Minerals’ Zaldivar copper mines, according to sources. The London-listed stock closed Friday up 1.9% at 3,584 pence (£35.84), recovering from a 2.2% drop the previous day. (Reuters) This matters since Antofagasta’s earnings remain closely tied to copper output and on-the-ground disruptions. The market often prices in those risks quickly, sometimes well before any actual impact on production shows up. This comes at a moment when
25 January 2026
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Antofagasta share price rises despite Centinela fine in Chile as market eyes Jan 29 output report

Antofagasta share price rises despite Centinela fine in Chile as market eyes Jan 29 output report

LONDON, Jan 24, 2026, 09:46 (GMT) — Market closed Antofagasta (ANTO.L) shares closed Friday 1.9% higher at 3,584 pence, brushing off news from Chile. The country’s environmental watchdog fined its Centinela copper mine for failing to meet water-monitoring rules. (MarketScreener UK) Antofagasta’s shares have been jittery lately, especially on news about permits, water issues, and how the company manages operations. The next update is coming soon. Axel Rudolph, senior technical analyst at IG, noted that investors are zeroing in on copper output, cost management, and expansion plans as that report approaches. (IG) The fine may be minor, but the timing
24 January 2026
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TMC stock jumps on first-of-its-kind U.S. deep-sea mining application

TMC stock jumps on first-of-its-kind U.S. deep-sea mining application

New York, Jan 23, 2026, 15:30 (EST) — Regular session TMC the metals company Inc (TMC) shares surged about 14% on Friday, extending gains from the previous two days. Investors focused on the company’s push to obtain a U.S. permit for seabed mining. The stock peaked at $9.66 before closing at $9.52 by 3:30 p.m. EST, with volume close to 19.7 million shares. The rally comes after U.S. regulators moved to streamline a process that’s been mostly inactive for decades. Starting Jan. 21, a new rule allows companies to apply simultaneously for an exploration license and a commercial recovery permit
23 January 2026
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Fortescue (FMG) share price steadies after cost spike as Iron Bridge ramp-up stays in focus

Fortescue (FMG) share price steadies after cost spike as Iron Bridge ramp-up stays in focus

Sydney, January 23, 2026, 16:50 (AEDT) — Market closed Fortescue Ltd shares nudged higher by 0.14%, finishing Friday at A$21.51. The stock swung between A$21.14 and A$21.55 throughout the session. This follows a sharp 5.12% decline to A$21.48 on Thursday, driven by a quarterly update investors digested. (Investing.com Australia) This move stands out because Fortescue’s profits still hinge on iron ore. The December-quarter report has reignited concerns over costs and the Iron Bridge ramp-up, its magnetite project. Both elements hit cash flow and dividends hard, especially as the market grows less forgiving of surprises. Miners are wrestling with how much
23 January 2026
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Coeur Mining (CDE) stock jumps 12% as New Gold vote nears and gold tops $4,900

Coeur Mining (CDE) stock jumps 12% as New Gold vote nears and gold tops $4,900

New York, January 22, 2026, 15:56 EST — Regular session Coeur Mining shares surged 12.1% to $25.69 by mid-afternoon Thursday, pushing higher with a wave of gains in precious-metals miners. Roughly 32 million shares traded, lifting the stock $2.78 above Wednesday’s close. The move comes just days before a key date: Coeur shareholders will vote on Jan. 27 on amending the charter to increase the number of shares the company can issue. They’ll also consider a proposal to issue stock to New Gold shareholders as part of the planned merger. The deal is all-stock—no cash involved—with New Gold shareholders set
22 January 2026
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ASX 200 slides as banks, BHP drag Australian shares — what to watch next

ASX 200 slides as banks, BHP drag Australian shares — what to watch next

Sydney, January 20, 2026, 22:05 (AEDT) — Market closed. Australian shares slipped on Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 dropping 0.66% to 8,815.9. Heavy selling hit banks and miners hardest, dragging the index down 58.6 points from Monday’s close of 8,874.5. (MarketWatch) The market suffered its steepest one-day decline since mid-December, hitting as traders began to reassess local rates. Financials dropped 1.1%, with the big four banks sliding between 0.9% and 1.8%. “The sector is losing steam as investors rotate out,” said Philip Pepe, senior equities analyst at Shaw and Partners. (The Business Times) Trade headlines weighed on sentiment. U.S. President
20 January 2026
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Critical Metals Corp (CRML) stock jumps nearly 10% in premarket as Greenland heats up again

Critical Metals Corp (CRML) stock jumps nearly 10% in premarket as Greenland heats up again

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 05:05 EST — Premarket Shares of Critical Metals Corp jumped nearly 10% in premarket action Tuesday, rebounding from a choppy period for the rare earths miner tied to Greenland. By 5:00 a.m. EST, the stock was hovering near $19.40, up from last Friday’s close of $17.65, data from Public.com show. (Public) Timing is crucial. Markets are kicking off amid new political risks tied to Greenland. Investors are also gearing up for a company update later this week, which might clarify the timeline and funding outlook for its flagship project. Greenland has re-emerged as a flashpoint
20 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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