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 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.
October 8, 2025 Liontown amends loan and supply deals with Ford Motor Company is aiming to bolster near-term liquidity and gain more flexibility in marketing output.
October 8, 2025 Brazilian Rare Earths to sell feedstocks to Carester The processor will buy a maximum of 150 tonnes per annum of contained dysprosium and terbium.
October 8, 2025 Ariana Resources nears production at Tavsan gold mine All operating permits have been secured for the heap-leach operation, with first gold production expected in the current quarter.
October 8, 2025 Australia launches $395 million rescue of Glencore copper smelter The bailout is the third for the industry this year.
Perth Mint’s December gold, silver sales slip versus November Sales of gold coins and minted bars fell to 35,885 ounces in December, from 66,710 ounces in November. January 07, 2026 | 04:00 pm
Silver, platinum prices plunge to extend big spike in volatility “We expect large-scale selling activity to kick off amid significant rebalancing flows from broad commodity indices,” TD Securities strategist said. January 07, 2026 | 01:38 pm
African states, business groups eyeing stake in De Beers, CEO says Anglo American, which owns 85% of De Beers, has valued the diamond producer at about $4.9 billion. January 07, 2026 | 12:15 pm