Mining 24 February 2026 - 9 March 2026

Rio Tinto’s New BP Hire Lands as Copper Boom Raises Stakes for the Miner
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Rio Tinto’s New BP Hire Lands as Copper Boom Raises Stakes for the Miner

Rio Tinto named Trudi Charles, a BP veteran, as chief legal officer, effective Aug. 1, according to a regulatory notice. The appointment comes as Rio Tinto stock hit a 52-week high, closing at £82.72, up 4.44%. Copper prices have surged to record highs amid supply disruptions and rising demand from AI and clean energy sectors. Rio expects copper output to rise 13% by 2030, led by projects in Mongolia and the U.S.
May 14, 2026
Denison Mines Starts Saskatchewan Drill Program as Phoenix Uranium Mine Build Nears
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Denison Mines Starts Saskatchewan Drill Program as Phoenix Uranium Mine Build Nears

Denison Mines began winter drilling at the Wheeler North joint venture in northern Saskatchewan, launching a 2,500-metre diamond drill program weeks after approving construction of its Phoenix uranium mine. Denison owns 49% of Wheeler North and can increase its stake to 70% through further spending and payments to partner Skyharbour Resources. Phoenix’s initial capital cost estimate rose to C$600 million in January. Denison shares rose 8 cents to $3.75.
March 9, 2026
Northern Star Resources cracks S&P/ASX 20 in March rebalance, replacing Santos
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Northern Star Resources cracks S&P/ASX 20 in March rebalance, replacing Santos

Northern Star Resources will join Australia’s S&P/ASX 20 index on March 23, replacing Santos, after a quarterly rebalance by S&P Dow Jones Indices. The move follows Northern Star’s acquisition of De Grey Mining and a 34% rise in half-year EBITDA to A$1.876 billion. Regis Resources and Westgold Resources will enter the ASX 100. The changes come as gold prices climb and sector stocks gain weight in local benchmarks.
March 6, 2026
BHP Group Ltd Faces Wider China Iron Ore Curbs as Contract Standoff Deepens
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BHP Group Ltd Faces Wider China Iron Ore Curbs as Contract Standoff Deepens

China Mineral Resources Group has expanded restrictions on BHP iron ore cargoes, now including Mac fines, Newman fines, and Newman lumps, amid a contract dispute. Stocks of BHP’s Jimblebar cargoes at Chinese ports hit a record 9.8 million tons by Feb. 26, up 457% since September. Canberra is monitoring the situation as iron ore is Australia’s top export. BHP declined to comment; CMRG did not respond.
March 6, 2026
Mineral Resources Limited’s CSI unit hits record 166Mt output, lifts mining services EBITDA to $488m
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Mineral Resources Limited’s CSI unit hits record 166Mt output, lifts mining services EBITDA to $488m

Mineral Resources Ltd’s mining services division produced a record 166 million tonnes in H1 FY26, with EBITDA up 29% to $488 million. Subsidiary CSI Mining Services operated 28 crushing plants with annual installed capacity of 167 million tonnes. MinRes shares last traded at $55.85, up 0.25%. The company cited external contracts and the Onslow Iron ramp-up as key drivers.
March 5, 2026
BHP Group Ltd says Queensland coal returns are zero, shuts Mackay FutureFit Academy
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BHP Group Ltd says Queensland coal returns are zero, shuts Mackay FutureFit Academy

BHP’s Queensland coal joint venture reported zero return on capital for the half-year to December 31, 2025, citing high royalties and rising costs. The company will close its FutureFit Academy in Mackay and cut about 750 roles across Queensland. BHP flagged the Saraji South mine for temporary shutdown in fiscal Q2 2026. New coal projects in Australia face financing and permitting difficulties.
March 5, 2026
Anglo American share price in focus before London open after 3.8% drop as miners slide
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Anglo American share price in focus before London open after 3.8% drop as miners slide

Anglo American shares fell 3.84% to 3,452p in London on Tuesday, extending a two-day slide amid a sharp drop in UK stocks and surging energy prices. About 17.3 million shares traded, with the stock now 11% below its February high. The miner set its AGM for April 29 and will go ex-dividend on March 12. Brent crude rose nearly 7% as Middle East tensions disrupted energy exports.
March 4, 2026
Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) share price drops 4.7% as dividend trade fades — what investors watch next
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Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) share price drops 4.7% as dividend trade fades — what investors watch next

Evolution Mining shares fell 4.7% to A$16.07 at Wednesday’s close, dropping 80 cents as the stock traded ex-dividend after a record 20-cent payout was declared last month. About 7 million shares changed hands. The ASX 200 fell 1.9% and materials lost 2.9%. Director Andrea Hall sold 10,000 shares at A$16.65 each, according to an ASX filing.
March 4, 2026
Lithium price whipsaw jolts miners as SQM flags record Q1 sales
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Lithium price whipsaw jolts miners as SQM flags record Q1 sales

China’s top lithium carbonate futures contract swung from 179,500 yuan a tonne to below 170,000 before settling at 173,500 on Monday, as open interest dropped by 3,200 lots, SMM said. The market reacted to Zimbabwe’s suspension of lithium exports last week. U.S.-listed lithium miners traded mixed. Premier African Minerals said its Zimbabwe plant will arrive March 3 and expects no disruption from the export ban.
March 2, 2026
Mineral Resources share price drops after ASX close as iron ore slips — what’s next for MIN
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Mineral Resources share price drops after ASX close as iron ore slips — what’s next for MIN

Mineral Resources shares closed down 2.1% at A$59.70 in Sydney on Monday, tracking softer iron ore prices in Asia while lithium prices rose. The stock moved between A$59.25 and A$62.49 during the session. Investors are watching China’s upcoming manufacturing data and parliament meeting for policy signals. MinRes will report its next quarterly results on April 30.
March 2, 2026
Anglo American share price snaps back as miners lift Europe; De Beers sale in focus
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Anglo American share price snaps back as miners lift Europe; De Beers sale in focus

Anglo American shares rose 1.9% to 3,758 pence by 09:40 GMT in London, rebounding after a 3.6% drop Thursday. CEO Duncan Wanblad said De Beers bidders are consortia and a sale could split Anglo’s stake. De Beers posted a $511 million EBITDA loss in 2025, with Anglo recording a $2.3 billion impairment. Investors await Anglo’s April 28 production report for further updates.
February 27, 2026
Rio Tinto share price slips after Barclays downgrade as iron ore talks stay in focus
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Rio Tinto share price slips after Barclays downgrade as iron ore talks stay in focus

Rio Tinto shares fell 1.3% to 7,364 pence in early London trading Thursday, retreating from Wednesday’s 52-week high. Barclays downgraded the stock to “Equal Weight” and cut its price target to 6,600 pence, citing iron ore risks and a narrow valuation gap with BHP. Chief executive Simon Trott highlighted a 60% payout ratio after reporting $10.87 billion in 2025 earnings. Rio shares go ex-dividend March 5.
February 26, 2026
Denison Mines (DNN) stock rises after Phoenix uranium mine greenlight — what investors watch next
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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
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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
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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
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