Copper prices have dropped to their lowest point since March 2021, while iron ore also faltered to a six-month low. But why?
Introducing Panton, Australia’s second largest PGE deposit
Future Metals has enhanced the prospects of its Panton platinum group elements (PGE)-nickel project after an updated mineral resource estimate (MRE) positioned it as the second largest PGE deposit in Australia.
‘Very disappointing’: Qld coal sector slams royalty hikes
The Queensland Government has hit coal producers with its first royalty increase in more than a decade as the state looks to boost investment in regional hospitals.
St Barbara mulls Simberi sale
St Barbara is feeling the pinch of soaring inflation, with a strategic review of its Simberi gold operation in Papua New Guinea underway.
Iluka gains independent approval for demerger
Iluka Resources has achieved a key milestone en route to demerging its Sierra Leone mineral sands assets after receiving the independent endorsement of Deloitte Corporate Finance.
Dacian Gold: The lessons learned
Dacian Gold will reassess its operating model after suspending mining at its Mt Morgans project in Western Australia amid rising cost pressures.
Glencore riding energy crunch to record profits
Glencore is earning more money in a six-month period than it would in a typical calendar year amid booming thermal coal prices.
Rio Tinto given 14-day ultimatum at Simandou
Rio Tinto and its partners now have under two weeks to finalise a joint venture regarding the Simandou iron ore mine in Guinea or risk losing their mining licences.
Bigger is better for iron ore aspirant Hawsons Iron
The Hawsons Iron board has endorsed the larger of the two development options for its namesake iron ore project in New South Wales, citing superior economics and investor appeal.
BHP’s potash aspirations gain momentum
BHP continues to bolster its Jansen potash project after receiving a handsome investment from the Canadian Government.