On January 22, 2026, Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX) reported fourth-quarter 2025 financial results that topped Wall Street estimates on both the top and bottom lines. Despite delivering a significant earnings beat fueled by record-high metal prices, shares of the Phoenix-based mining giant tumbled in early trading, eventually closing down nearly 2%
DAVOS, Switzerland — In a move that has sent shockwaves of relief through global financial markets, President Donald Trump used his keynote address at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, 2026, to announce a "framework deal" for the strategic integration of Greenland into a joint U.S.-NATO
Date: January 22, 2026 Introduction As the world’s appetite for electricity reaches a fever pitch, one company stands at the epicenter of the global energy transition: Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX). On this day, January 22, 2026, the Phoenix-based mining giant finds itself in a paradoxical position. While copper prices have shattered historical records—trading above $6.00 per [...]
As the global financial markets navigate the opening weeks of 2026, a massive structural shift has taken hold of the commodities sector. Industrial and precious metals are currently undergoing a historic price surge, with gold, silver, and copper all testing psychological and technical ceilings that were once thought unreachable. This
The global push for electrification and the surging energy demands of artificial intelligence have placed copper at the center of the modern industrial map. Standing at the forefront of this movement is Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX), the world’s largest publicly traded copper miner. As of January 16, 2026, the company finds itself navigating a "copper crunch" [...]
ANN ARBOR, MI — On January 15, 2026, the global automotive industry finds itself at a crossroads that many experts warn is paved with a metal the world simply does not have. As copper prices hover near record highs of $13,000 per metric ton following a volatile 2025 "super-squeeze," a
As of mid-January 2026, the global commodities market is grappling with a stark reality that researchers warned of years ago: the world is running out of the "red metal" just as it needs it most. Copper prices, which famously breached the $11,000 per tonne mark in a chaotic 2024
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 twelve months,
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — As the doors opened today at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center for the fifth annual Future Minerals Forum (FMF) 2026, the atmosphere among the world’s mining elite was one of calculated urgency. While the "Super Region" stretching from Africa to Central Asia remains the focus
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
In a move that has sent ripples through the specialty chemicals sector, Scotiabank (NYSE:BNS) has officially upgraded Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) to a "Sector Outperform" rating. The upgrade, issued early this morning on January 12, 2026, marks a definitive shift in sentiment for the world’s largest lithium producer.
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
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 valued at
As of January 9, 2026, the global financial markets are witnessing an unprecedented surge in the price of "red gold"—copper. Prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) have shattered previous records, frequently trading above $13,000 per metric ton this month. This rally is driven by a "perfect storm"
As of January 8, 2026, the global mining landscape is witnessing a historic transformation, anchored by the surging performance of Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO). The Anglo-Australian miner’s stock reached an all-time high this week, surpassing the $150 mark on the back of a 25% rally throughout 2025. This momentum
In a bold move that signals a significant transformation of its corporate identity, American Lithium Minerals Inc. (OTC: AMLM) announced today, January 8, 2026, that it has secured exclusive options to acquire 100% ownership of two premier mineral projects in Chile. The acquisition of the La Grande Plata silver project
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" in Q1 2026. This
The ascent of copper to $13,000/t is a landmark event that underscores the fragility of the global energy transition. The combination of mine disruptions in Chile and Indonesia, the insatiable demand from AI and EVs, and the distortion of trade through tariffs has created a market environment characterized
As of December 26, 2025, the global economy finds itself at a critical crossroads where the physical constraints of commodity supply are clashing with the insatiable demands of the digital and green revolutions. At the heart of this tension sits Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX), the world’s largest publicly traded copper producer. For decades, Freeport was [...]
As of December 24, 2025, Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX) stands as a beacon of resilience in the global mining sector. Trading near a 15-month high of $52.29, the Phoenix-based copper giant has successfully navigated a year characterized by extreme operational volatility and a historic "supercycle" in industrial metals. While 2025 saw significant disruptions at its crown [...]
In a landmark move that signals a deepening integration between high-tech manufacturing and raw material extraction, South Korean materials giant Sphere Corp (KOSDAQ: 347700) has officially acquired a 10% stake in the Excelsior Nickel Cobalt (ENC) project in Indonesia. The deal, announced on January 2, 2026, involves the purchase of
