The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 2025 concluded this week at the ICC Sydney, reinforcing its status as the Southern Hemisphere’s pre-eminent mining and resources event. Held from October 21-23, the conference saw an impressive surge...
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Gold-backed currency or financial sovereignty?
Around the world, central banks are buying bullion at a pace not seen since the 1960s, swelling their vaults with thousands of tonnes of physical gold, a trend helping to drive prices to the current all-time highs. The moves come as trust wavers in fiat...
Where will the gold price go next?
The gold price entered new record territory this week as it smashed through the psychological barrier of US$4,000 an ounce. First gold futures broke through and the spot market followed mid-week. Locally, gold danced towards the A$6,000/oz mark at the start...
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...
The quarterlies debate reignites
September 30 is just around the corner, which means the latest quarterly reporting season is about to begin. However, the need for quarterly reporting is up for debate again, thanks to US president Donald Trump advocating this month for a shift in the US to...
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...
Gold producers dressed in “income” clothing
The latest surge in gold began in earnest in early 2024, when bullion broke through a stubborn ceiling and vaulted to record highs. Since then, prices have climbed by roughly half in both US and Aussie dollar terms, a move driven by record central bank...
Major gold discoveries and exploration trending lower
How far away is the next major gold discovery? Big finds remain scarce, according to the latest annual analysis of major gold discoveries by S&P Global Commodity Insights. In fact the number of major discoveries halved from 22 in 2006, to 11 in 2009....
