Tim Bond, Author at Australian Resources & Investment

Sierra Gorda, copper, aurora, critical mineral

Copper, Exploration/Development, News, Production

Rio not in a hurry to sink teeth into ‘copper whopper’

Mining giant Rio Tinto is in talks with Traditional Owner groups concerning the development of a new copper mine in Western Australia. Read More

Iron ore, News

BHP iron ore boss heads to America

Asset president of BHP’s profitable Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) operations Brandon Craig has been promoted to president of Americas, effective March next year. Craig held an important role at BHP’s
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Exploration/Development, Iron ore, News

Rio advances iron ore behemoth

Global giant Rio Tinto has approved a $110 million prefeasibility study for the development of the Rhodes Ridge project, considered one of the world’s best undeveloped iron ore deposits. Read More

Finance, Lithium, News, Nickel

US leaves Aussie lithium miners at the altar

Clarification around the US Government’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) may see some Australian lithium producers ineligible for funding depending on their involvement with China. We take a closer look.
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Copper, Exploration/Development, News, Nickel

Chalice’s Gonneville deposit just keeps growing

Chalice Mining has extended its Gonneville critical minerals project in Western Australia. Read More

Finance, News, Nickel

Big win for Australian nickel

After failing to reach an agreement concerning the US Government's Inflation Reduction Act, Indonesian nickel projects may miss out on billions in funding. We analyse the effect this will have on Australia's nickel industry.
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Exploration/Development, Finance, Gold, News, Production

Why gold is surging on the ASX

Gold miners are enjoying a surge on the ASX this week, with the likes of Westgold Resources, Genesis Minerals and Ramelius Resources all trading higher. We take a look behind the curtain at the key factors driving this.
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