Rio Tinto's position shifts as Agnico Eagle tops $100 billion.

Agnico Eagle exceeded $100 billion in market value on Tuesday, joining other miners with triple-digit valuations, and the Top 50 mining stocks' collective value has risen above $2 trillion.

Global mining entered 2026 with a broad rally in metals and minerals. Gold, silver and copper prices have pushed higher and mining equities have generally risen. The MINING.COM Top 50 list is now valued above $2 trillion. Agnico Eagle moved into the group of miners with market values above $100 billion this week. Key points: - Agnico Eagle entered the triple-digit billion dollar club on Tuesday, joining firms such as Zijin, Southern Copper and Newmont. - The Top 50 mining stocks collectively sit above $2 trillion after strong early-2026 gains in several metals. - Rio Tinto has not seen the same double-digit gains as some peers and has faced investor scrutiny linked to possible consolidation with Glencore. - Rio Tinto appointed three investment banks this week to advise on its options, according to the report. - BHP has also lagged relative to high-flying commodity specialists and is valued in the low triple-digit billions. Summary: The sector-wide price rally has lifted many specialist miners and shifted the relative rankings among large diversified firms. Ongoing merger-and-acquisition discussions and advisory appointments are cited as factors that could influence future positions, but specific outcomes are undetermined at this time.