October 13, 2025

Rio Tinto says strong year-end iron ore push needed as China demand surges

The world's biggest iron ore producer shipped 84.3 million tonnes of the steel-making commodity from its Pilbara operations.

October 13, 2025

Rare earth stocks rally as US-China spat fuels supply fears

Rare earths miners have spiked since April, when China threatened widespread industrial disruptions by slapping export controls.

October 13, 2025

Caterpillar to acquire Australia’s RPMGlobal for $728 million

The news comes after Caterpillar had offered to buy the Australian company at A$5 per share in early September.

October 13, 2025

Vulcan Energy inks agreement to supply Glencore with lithium

The company will supply Glencore with between 36,000 tonnes and 44,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide monohydrate over an initial eight-year period.

October 12, 2025

Australia mulls US deal, $777 million rare earth fund

The proposal under consideration includes possible price floors, government-backed loans, offtake guarantees and direct investment in Australian projects to bolster local producers.

October 10, 2025

Australia’s coal state reverses plan to close power plants

The move comes as global coal consumption rises to a record year after year.

October 9, 2025

RANKED: Top 20 biggest copper mines 2025

Escondida retains its top spot – for now.

October 9, 2025

BHP-China iron ore standoff may drag into 2026 as talks stall

So far, the world’s largest miner has seen minimal disruption in its shipments to China.

October 9, 2025

Capstone Copper’s investor launches $454 million block trade

Hadrian Capital Partners is selling down an A$688 million stake in the miner.

October 9, 2025

Franco-Nevada taps Western Australia for next phase of growth

CEO Paul Brink announced two new hires in Western Australia, signalling support for junior gold developers in the resource-rich state.