Glencore
The global mining industry is bracing for a seismic shift as the February 5 deadline approaches for Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO) to finalize its pursuit of Glencore (LSE: GLEN). This high-stakes corporate drama intensified this week following Glencore's release of its 2025 production results, which revealed a sharp
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
Mining
In a move that has sent shockwaves through global commodity markets, mining giants Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO) and Glencore (OTC: GLNCY) officially confirmed on January 9, 2026, that they have entered preliminary discussions regarding a potential mega-merger. The proposed tie-up, framed as an all-share merger, would create a diversified natural
Mining
The global materials sector is bracing for a tectonic shift as rumors of a potential merger between two of the world’s largest mining entities, Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO) and Glencore (OTC: GLNCY), have been confirmed as active preliminary discussions. This "mega-deal," estimated to create a combined entity
Market Rally
On January 9, 2026, the global financial landscape shifted as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its December 2025 Employment Situation report, revealing a labor market that is cooling but remains resilient. The data showed the U.S. economy added only 50,000 non-farm payrolls in December—falling
FTSE 100
The FTSE 100’s historic ascent past the 10,000-point milestone earlier this month has hit a significant roadblock as a sharp correction in global commodity prices weighs heavily on the index’s heavyweights. Just days after the London Stock Exchange celebrated the psychological breakthrough, the energy and mining sectors—
Glencore
In a significant move poised to reshape the global copper landscape, Chilean state-owned mining giant Codelco officially announced on December 3, 2025, its selection of Glencore Plc (LSE: GLEN) as the preferred partner to design and potentially develop a new, state-of-the-art copper smelter in Chile's mineral-rich Antofagasta region.
Mining Sector
The global mining sector is currently experiencing an unprecedented wave of consolidation, a strategic maneuver driven by the escalating demand for critical minerals vital to the ongoing energy transition. At the heart of this transformative period lies the recently announced merger between Anglo American PLC (LSE: AAL) and Teck Resources
Congo
Kinshasa, DRC – October 24, 2025 – The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the world's leading supplier of cobalt, has officially ushered in a transformative new era for the critical mineral market. On October 16, 2025, the DRC launched a comprehensive cobalt export framework, replacing a seven-month export ban with
Hindustan Zinc
Udaipur, India – Hindustan Zinc (NSE: HINDZINC), a global leader in integrated zinc, lead, and silver production, has reported a significant surge in its quarterly profits, largely propelled by an unprecedented boom in silver prices and sustained, albeit fluctuating, strong demand for zinc. The company announced a 14% year-on-year (YoY) increase