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Aluminium prices climb amid potential EU restrictions
Aluminium have risen above $US2600 per tonne on the London Metal Exchange as investors consider the potential effects of EU import restrictions on Russian aluminium and signs of slowing Chinese production growth.
Battery minerals, Commodities, Finance, News
Lynas enjoys highest price in 18 months
The December quarter saw Lynas achieve the highest average rare earths price since the April 2023 quarter.
Commodities, Copper, Finance, News
Supply deficit could see copper prices jump
As copper prices continue their surge, reaching $US4.39 per pound (the equivalent of $US9678 per tonne) at last close and trending higher, BMI believes a looming supply deficit positions the base metal for long-term price gains.
Commodities, Exploration/Development, Gold, News
High-grade gold discovered at Yalgoo
Premier1 has found several high-grade gold samples at its Yalgoo project in WA during a first-pass geological mapping and sampling program.
Battery minerals, Commodities, Exploration/Development, News
Victory hails ‘globally significant’ rare earths project
Victory Metals has confirmed its North Stanmore project to be a rare earths deposit of global significance after announcing a …
What’s in store for uranium in 2025?
Spotlighting three Australian-based companies with bright uranium futures amid surging demand and interest in nuclear power.
A True North revitalisation
Australian Mining spoke to True North Copper managing director Bevan Jones about how the company’s recent recapitalisation will spur future growth.
What will 2025 look like for the Australian mining industry?
With the potential for declining interest rates and more geopolitical stability, SRK Consulting believes growth is on the horizon for the Australian mining industry.
The future of lithium
While lithium has had a challenging year, two emerging explorers are proving there is hope for the critical mineral.Commodities
Rio ushers in 60Mt iron ore behemoth
Rio Tinto and its partners will soon commence production from not only one of the world’s largest iron ore mines, but also one of the highest grade.Iltani rides Orient highs
Iltani Resources continues to produce the goods at its Orient East deposit in north Queensland with another suite of high-grade …
Lithium
Thacker Pass: The world’s largest lithium resource
Lithium Americas has delineated what it believes to be the world’s largest lithium resource at its Thacker Pass project in Nevada.
Lithium prices expected to accelerate in 2025
As the uptake of battery electric vehicles increases, lithium prices are set to follow suit, with hopes the battery metal can shake free of its slump.
Significant gallium mineralisation at Caladão
Axel REE has revealed significant gallium mineralisation from the surface at its Caladão project in the Lithium Valley, Brazil.Copper
The copper outlook for 2025
BMI’s latest commodities analysis outlines a mixed outlook for industrial metals in 2025, with copper standing out as a bright spot.
South32’s copper treasure chest
South32 is hoping a Trump Administration could help unearth a 1.9-billion-pound copper mine in north-west Alaska.
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.
Lincoln discovers high-grade base metals at Minbrie
Lincoln Minerals has announced an exceptional high-grade base metals discovery at its Minbrie prospect, located on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula.Battery Minerals
MTM surges on rare earths breakthrough
MTM Critical Metals has announced a major breakthrough in its two-step flash joule heating technology, designed to change how rare earths are processed.
Rio and BHP: Is the future in battery metals?
The likes of Rio Tinto and BHP are shielding themselves from an uncertain iron ore outlook. How are they doing this?
Victory Metals inks MoU with Japanese giant
Victory Metals has established a potential long-term offtake partnership with Sumitomo at its North Stanmore heavy rare earth project.Company Profiles
Critical minerals explorer hits the ASX
Critical minerals explorer Axel REE has commenced trading on the ASX under the ticker ‘AXL’.