Mining 12 February 2026 - 25 February 2026

Rio Tinto’s Brazil Bauxite Bet Clears Key Permit as Mining Money Floods In

Rio Tinto’s Brazil Bauxite Bet Clears Key Permit as Mining Money Floods In

Mineração Rio do Norte, backed by Rio Tinto, secured an installation licence from Brazil’s IBAMA for its Novas Minas bauxite project, allowing construction at five new sites in Pará. The permit supports MRN’s plan to invest 9 billion reais through 2041 and target annual output of 12.5 million metric tons. Norway’s sovereign wealth fund remains engaged over deforestation concerns tied to the project’s planned expansion.
April 30, 2026
Denison Mines (DNN) stock rises after Phoenix uranium mine greenlight — what investors watch next

Denison Mines (DNN) stock rises after Phoenix uranium mine greenlight — what investors watch next

Denison Mines’ board approved a final investment decision to build the Phoenix in-situ recovery uranium mine in Saskatchewan, with construction set to begin in March and first production targeted for mid-2028. Shares rose about 3.2% to $4.30 in late trading. Provincial and federal permits were secured by February 2026. Broader uranium ETFs fell about 1.7% in the latest session.
February 25, 2026
Denison Mines stock wobbles premarket as traders wait on Phoenix mine next steps

Denison Mines stock wobbles premarket as traders wait on Phoenix mine next steps

Denison Mines shares slipped 0.2% to $4.18 in premarket trading Tuesday after a 3.2% gain Monday, following last week’s federal licence to begin building the Phoenix uranium project in Saskatchewan. The licence, valid until 2031, allows construction but not operations. Volume was thin at 1,880 shares. Investors await updates on the company’s final investment decision and construction timeline.
February 24, 2026
Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) share price pops then fades — what to watch after today’s close

Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) share price pops then fades — what to watch after today’s close

Evolution Mining shares closed up 0.8% at A$15.71 in Sydney on Tuesday, after touching A$16.39 earlier in the session. The company reaffirmed full-year gold output guidance and a cost forecast in a BMO conference presentation. Evolution’s interim dividend of 20 cents a share goes ex-dividend March 3. Gold traded above US$5,200/oz overnight, supporting sector gains.
February 24, 2026
First Majestic Silver stock jumps nearly 10% after record Q4 results, new 2026 output target

First Majestic Silver stock jumps nearly 10% after record Q4 results, new 2026 output target

First Majestic Silver shares rose 9.6% to $24.78 after the miner posted record quarterly revenue of $463.9 million and net earnings of $105.2 million. The company set 2026 production targets of 13–14 million ounces of silver and 110,000–130,000 ounces of gold. A quarterly dividend of $0.0083 per share will be paid March 16 to holders as of Feb. 27. Spot silver climbed 3.1% to $80.76 an ounce.
February 20, 2026
B2Gold stock slides in premarket as 2026 production outlook and costs hit the tape

B2Gold stock slides in premarket as 2026 production outlook and costs hit the tape

B2Gold shares dropped about 5% in premarket trading Friday after releasing 2026 production and cost forecasts. The company guided all-in sustaining costs at $2,400 to $2,580 per ounce and projected output of 820,000 to 970,000 ounces. Investors are watching the Goose mine ramp-up and Mali permit timing. B2Gold reported 2025 net income of $402 million and declared a $0.02 dividend.
February 20, 2026
Vale stock ticks up in premarket as Vale Base Metals cuts Canada nickel exposure in new consortium

Vale stock ticks up in premarket as Vale Base Metals cuts Canada nickel exposure in new consortium

Vale’s U.S.-listed shares rose 0.5% premarket after its base-metals unit agreed to sell most of its stake in Manitoba’s Thompson Nickel Belt to a group led by Exiro Minerals and Canada Growth Fund. Vale Base Metals will retain 18.9% and sign an offtake deal for nickel concentrate. The consortium pledged up to $200 million in investment. The deal is expected to close by end-2026.
February 19, 2026
Denison Mines stock in focus before the bell after Phoenix uranium mine contract, Roth target hike

Denison Mines stock in focus before the bell after Phoenix uranium mine contract, Roth target hike

Denison Mines shares rose 0.3% to $3.93 in premarket trading after awarding Wood Canada the construction management contract for its Phoenix uranium mine, pending federal permits. Roth MKM raised its price target to $4.25. Denison targets first production by mid-2028 and reports C$718 million in liquidity as of September 2025. Investors await earnings on Feb. 26.
February 19, 2026
HYMC stock climbs again: Hycroft Mining’s resource update puts the next trade in focus

HYMC stock climbs again: Hycroft Mining’s resource update puts the next trade in focus

Hycroft Mining shares rose 2.6% to $41.72 in premarket trading Thursday after a 21% surge the previous session. The company reported a new independent estimate lifting measured and indicated resources at its Nevada mine to 16.4 million ounces of gold and 562.6 million ounces of silver. Investors are reviewing processing assumptions and next steps for an economic build plan.
February 19, 2026
Denison Mines stock in focus premarket after Phoenix uranium mine contract with Wood

Denison Mines stock in focus premarket after Phoenix uranium mine contract with Wood

Denison Mines shares held at $3.81 in premarket trading after naming Wood Canada as construction manager for its Phoenix uranium project in Saskatchewan. The company awaits federal approval for its environmental assessment and construction licence before making a final investment decision. Uranium traded near $88 a pound after recent volatility. Denison aims to start construction by late Q1 2026 to meet its mid-2028 production target.
February 18, 2026
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