Copper
The long-standing "copper supercycle" narrative faced a stark reality check this week as benchmark prices for the red metal plummeted below the critical psychological threshold of $13,000 per metric ton. On the London Metal Exchange (LME), three-month copper futures tumbled to a low of $12,650, marking
Copper
The global copper market has entered a transformative era, driven by a "perfect storm" of surging demand from artificial intelligence (AI) data centers and a series of catastrophic supply shocks at major traditional mines. As of late January 2026, copper prices have stabilized near a historic $5.91
Rio Tinto
In a landmark shift that signals the end of a decades-long rivalry in the Australian outback, mining giants Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) and BHP Group (ASX: BHP) announced on January 15, 2026, a sweeping collaboration to integrate their iron ore operations in the Pilbara region. The deal, underpinned by two
Copper
As of January 14, 2026, the global commodities market is grappling with a historic "super-squeeze" in copper prices, which have shattered all previous records to trade above $13,200 per metric ton on the London Metal Exchange. This unprecedented rally, representing a nearly 40% increase over the past
Mining
The global mining landscape is on the precipice of its most significant transformation in decades. As of January 12, 2026, industry giants Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) and Glencore (LSE:GLEN) have confirmed they are engaged in preliminary discussions regarding a potential mega-merger. This move, which could create a combined entity
Copper
As the global economy enters the first quarter of 2026, the industrial world is grappling with a historic "super-squeeze" in the copper market. Analysts at Bernstein have released a provocative new research note, setting a price target of $11,500 per tonne for the "red metal"
Copper
As the final trading days of 2025 come to a close, the global copper market has cemented its status as the year’s most critical industrial story. Once tethered to the fluctuations of the Chinese real estate market, the "red metal" has undergone a fundamental decoupling, soaring to
BHP
In a significant endorsement of the world’s largest miner, Argus Research has upgraded BHP Group (NYSE:BHP) to a "Buy" rating, signaling a bullish shift for the materials sector as 2025 draws to a close. The upgrade, led by veteran analyst John Eade, comes at a pivotal
Lundin Mining
As of December 23, 2025, the global industrial metals market is witnessing a historic rally, with copper prices shattering records to trade near $12,000 per tonne. At the center of this whirlwind is Lundin Mining (TSX: LUN), a company that has transformed from a mid-tier producer into a market
Anglo American
London, November 24, 2025 – Shares of diversified mining giant Anglo American (LSE: AAL / OTCQX: AAMGF) experienced a significant downturn today following the definitive announcement that BHP Group (ASX: BHP / NYSE: BHP) has formally withdrawn its renewed takeover bid. The decision by the world's largest mining company to walk
BHP
In a series of calculated moves that underscore a profound recalibration within the global mining sector, BHP (ASX: BHP, LSE: BHP, NYSE: BHP) has recently executed significant realignments, most notably withdrawing its multi-billion-dollar takeover bid for Anglo American (LSE: AAL) on November 24, 2025. This decision, alongside substantial delays and
Mining
The global mining landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by the strategic retreat of a titan and the impending rise of a new copper powerhouse. On November 24, 2025, mining giant BHP Group (ASX: BHP, NYSE: BHP) officially abandoned its ambitious pursuit of Anglo American (LSE: AAL), a move