October 27, 2025

Rare earth producers look to US-led boom to blunt China’s power

By using the long-threatened critical mineral weapon once again in advance of this week’s talks, China has undoubtedly encouraged production outside its borders.

October 27, 2025

First deadly mine explosion in Australia since 2015 kills two

The incident occurred at Polymetals Resources' Endeavor silver-zinc mine located 40 km north of Cobar.

October 27, 2025

Rio Tinto flags uncertain future at Australia’s largest aluminum smelter

The smelter has been struggling with high power prices.

October 27, 2025

Rio Tinto launches corruption inquiry at Oyu Tolgoi

Rio plans to make Oyu Tolgoi the world’s fourth-largest copper mine by 2030.

October 26, 2025

Larvotto Resources rejects $373 million takeover offer on valuation concerns

United States Antimony Corporation still has a 10% shareholding in the Australian firm.

October 26, 2025

The big winners from the Australia-US critical minerals deal

The Trump-Albanese critical minerals agreement this week pushed two Australian projects to the front of the development queue.

October 24, 2025

Iron ore price faces mounting pressure as $100 support looks rocky

Data from Chinese consultancy Mysteel showed an increase in iron ore inventories at mills and ports.

October 24, 2025

Australian rare earth firm to select US plant site by year-end

Australian Strategic Materials said it has been in discussions with the Pentagon about funding to support a plant in America producing metal for magnets.

October 24, 2025

Newmont is starting to reap rewards from cutbacks

Newmont’s all-in sustaining costs — a key metric for gold miners — had risen more than 50% in the past five years.

October 24, 2025

SNB sells Rio Tinto stake in new divestment from extractive industries

The Swiss National Bank sold its entire stake in Rio for $227 million.