Rio Tinto is facing increasing pressure to simplify its corporate structure by unifying under a single ASX listing.
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Why the US feels threatened by Australian aluminium
US senior counsellor Peter Navarro's comments that Australia is “killing the aluminium market" is, if anything, an endorsement of Australia's aluminium industry.
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Rare earths financing is surging, but why?
Australia is at the forefront of efforts to develop an ex-China rare earth supply chain, with Benchmark believing the country is key to the supply and economic security of Western nations.
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How many new mines are needed by 2030?
Benchmark analysis indicates that by 2030, approximately 293 new mines will be required to meet surging material demand, with Australia in the box seat to become a critical minerals powerhouse.
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Could uranium become a critical mineral?
The classification of uranium as a critical mineral has become a focal point in the United States, with President Donald Trump advocating for its inclusion.
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Copper prices ride the Trump rollercoaster
The threat of tariffs by President Donald Trump on US imports of copper and aluminium is affecting market confidence in the base metals, leading to price undulations.
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A ‘complex outlook’ for iron ore prices
Iron ore prices in 2025 face a complex outlook, shaped by shifting Chinese demand, potential oversupply, and ongoing investment in new production.
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Rio Tinto–Glencore merger: A missed opportunity or mismatch?
A proposed merger between Rio Tinto and Glencore had the potential to completely change the mining landscape. What drove these discussions and why did it fall through?
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Did Australia overshoot on green hydrogen?
Australia’s green hydrogen sector faces a pivotal year in 2025 as global trends reshape emerging energy markets. Wood Mackenzie tells us more.
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BHP keeps options open for copper growth
BHP remains flexible in its approach to copper expansion, according to the miner’s president of Australia, Geraldine Slattery.
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