The ceasefire in Iran, announced on Wednesday morning and looking fragile within 24 hours, has seen the oil price drop below US$100 a barrel but fuel supply uncertainty is set to continue. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese yesterday secured “shiploads of...
Australian Mining
Will streaming become mainstream?
Three standout streaming and royalty deals in Australia in recent weeks could pave the way for the alternative finance methods to become more accepted. Widely used in North America, streaming deals provide a miner with upfront capital, in return for the...
Will the exploration spend continue?
Money has been flowing onto the ASX in recent weeks as confidence and commodity prices strengthen in the new mining boom. Meanwhile different jurisdictions are offering varying incentives to encourage resource companies’ exploration dollars to be spent...
Is it time for major projects to shine?
As the calendar page turns to the new year, Western Australia enters a fresh chapter for major projects with the new State Development Bill set to come into effect. The Bill passed State Parliament in December and is designed to cut red tape, accelerate...
Environmental reforms just the beginning
Just as a journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step, the path towards updating Australia’s environmental laws has passed a significant milestone. The federal Labor government’s deal with the Greens last week means the country’s long-awaited...
What role will Australia play in the critical minerals space?
Growing resource nationalism, increased defence spending, geopolitical conflicts, artificial intelligence, data storage and the global energy transition are all shaping demand for critical minerals. Meanwhile, we’re in a period of great power rivalry...
ASX Resources feel the September surge
September 2025 was a month of contrast for the ASX resources sector. The S&P/ASX 200 Index experienced a modest decline of approximately 0.8%, while the Materials (XMJ) Index demonstrated resilience, outperforming the broader market. Both USD and AUD gold...
Critical Minerals: A new currency?
Critical minerals are seemingly no longer just the key ingredients of batteries and wind turbines, they’re becoming a currency of geopolitical power. As China tightens its grip on supply chains, from rare earths to graphite, Western governments are...
Lithium respite, copper ambitions, gold yield and a day-trade
August 2025 brought a mixed bag for Australia’s resources sector, with moments of strength tempered by reminders of how finely balanced the industry remains. A welcome rebound in lithium prices lifted spirits across the battery metals space, even as oil and...
