LSE:ANTO 30 April 2026 - 12 June 2026

FTSE 100 Steady As Tate & Lyle’s $3.6 Billion Deal Drives Action In London

FTSE 100 Climbs as UK Shares Get Lift from Iran-U.S. Deal Bets, Oil Slides

FTSE 100 rose 1.6% to close at 10,471.7, its highest since May 27, as banks and miners rallied while energy stocks fell with oil prices. UK GDP slipped 0.1% in April, the first monthly decline since August. Inflation expectations climbed, with the Bank of England’s next rate decision set for June 18.
June 12, 2026
Antofagasta Shares Rebound Even With Copper Under Pressure

Antofagasta Shares Rebound Even With Copper Under Pressure

Antofagasta shares rose 1.21% to 4,018p in London Monday, rebounding after a 5.7% drop Friday. Copper futures edged up 0.38% to $13,570.50 a ton but stayed near one-week lows amid weak Chinese prices and U.S. rate concerns. No new company statements were issued. Shares remain up about 112% for the year.
June 8, 2026
Antofagasta Down 5.7% in London After Sudden Shift This Week

Antofagasta Down 5.7% in London After Sudden Shift This Week

Antofagasta shares fell 5.70% to £39.70 on Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100, which edged up 0.07%. Copper prices dropped 3.97% to $6.25 a pound, pressuring London-listed miners. Anglo American and Rio Tinto also declined. Antofagasta’s stock closed 11.28% below its February high.
June 6, 2026
Antofagasta stock caught in copper price swings as investors weigh next steps

Antofagasta stock caught in copper price swings as investors weigh next steps

Antofagasta plc shares plunged 10.71% to 3,810p in London on Friday as the FTSE 100 posted its steepest drop in over eight weeks, closing down 1.7%. The miner’s stock had surged midweek on copper’s rally but ended the week 2.2% lower than last Friday. Copper futures hit $14,191 a tonne Wednesday before losing momentum. UK markets faced pressure from political risks, inflation concerns, and falling sterling.
May 17, 2026
Antofagasta Stock Jumps as Copper Squeeze Sends Chile Miner Back Toward Its Highs

Antofagasta Stock Jumps as Copper Squeeze Sends Chile Miner Back Toward Its Highs

Antofagasta shares jumped 8.7% to 4,299p in London Wednesday as copper prices surged above $14,000 a ton, nearing record highs amid mine disruptions and tight supply. The Chilean miner’s stock remains below its 52-week peak. First-quarter copper output fell 7.6% year on year, but full-year guidance was unchanged. Peers including Anglo American and Glencore also rose as copper futures hit new highs.
May 13, 2026
Anglo American Rallies as Copper’s Record Run Turns the Teck Deal Into the Main Trade

Anglo American Rallies as Copper’s Record Run Turns the Teck Deal Into the Main Trade

Anglo American shares rose 4.0% to 4,055p in London on May 13, outpacing the FTSE 100’s 0.52% gain, as copper prices hit new highs. The stock move followed a sector rally, with Antofagasta up 4.2%, Rio Tinto 3.4%, and Glencore 3.2%. Anglo’s planned merger with Teck Resources would give shareholders over 70% copper exposure, pending China antitrust approval. Copper production rose 1% to 170,400 tonnes last quarter.
May 13, 2026
Why Antofagasta Stock Jumped Today as Copper Rally Lifts FTSE 100 Miner

Why Antofagasta Stock Jumped Today as Copper Rally Lifts FTSE 100 Miner

Antofagasta shares jumped 3.24% to 3,549.5p Thursday, beating the FTSE 100 as copper prices rose after strong Chinese factory data. The stock remains 20.68% below its February high. First-quarter copper output fell 8% to 143,000 tonnes, but net cash costs dropped 30% to $1.08/lb. Pre-commissioning began at Centinela’s new concentrator, with other expansion projects ongoing.
April 30, 2026