Gold options traders boost long-shot bets even after correction
An investor or group of investors started buying December $15,000/$20,000 call spreads on the CME Group’s Comex exchange.
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Japan’s Sojitz to expand Australian rare earth imports as partner broadens product lineup
Sojitz has collaborated with Lynas since 2011 and began importing heavy rare earths from the Australian miner last October.
Trafigura’s Nyrstar ships first antimony batch from Australia plant
The Port Pirie facility has the potential to produce up to 5,000 tons of antimony per year.
Liberia sees iron ore output tripling on ArcelorMittal expansion
The West African nation produced about 10 million tons in 2025, almost all of it from AML.
Contract worker dies at Rio Tinto’s Simandou mine in Guinea
Last August, a contract worker died in an incident at the same mine.
BlueScope beats H1 profit estimates, sees stronger second-half run
The Australian takeover target also forecast higher earnings in the second-half.
CME looks into launching first ever rare earth futures contract
The world's largest derivatives marketplace is working on a new contract combining the two most important rare earths, neodymium and praseodymium.
Acid, not copper, is paying China’s smelters but will it last?
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Iran says potential energy, mining deals on table in talks with US
Iran has threatened to strike US bases in the Middle East if it is attacked by US forces but on Sunday took a conciliatory line.