Australian Prime Minister pledges to set up critical minerals strategic reserve
Albanese said the government would buy critical minerals from commercial projects or set up an option to buy at a given price.
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Rio Tinto, Founders Factory’s Mining Tech Accelerator invests in startups from US and OZ
The partnership is looking for breakthrough technologies, and plans to invest in 12 startups annually from around the world.
Rare earths recycler Cyclic Materials to invest over $20M in first commercial facility in the US
The facility is expected to process 25,000 tonnes of end-of-life components containing rare earth permanent magnets a year.
Atlanta Fed introduces new GDP estimation model adjusted for gold trade
According to the Atlanta Fed, rising stockpiles of gold have artificially depressed its nowcast model by widening the US trade deficit.
Newmont beats first-quarter profit estimates on rally in gold prices
The company earned $1.25 per share for the quarter ended March 31, compared with analysts' average estimate of 90 cents.
Sandvik to supply its largest-ever BEV fleet to South32
Deliveries are expected to begin in Q4 2026 and continue through 2030.
Benchmark Minerals and ICE team up for battery material futures
BMI said the contracts will be cash-settled and listed in London on ICE Futures Europe.
China’s surprise resilience aids copper as global risks mount
Copper demand in leading market China has proved remarkably resilient this year despite headwinds from the US-led trade war.
Barrick is cashing in on gold’s record rally with asset sales
Shedding those assets allows miners like Barrick to focus on major, so-called “Tier 1” mines.
