Latest Bulk Commodities News

BHP has reported record copper and iron ore production for FY25, while revising upward the capital cost and timeline for its Jansen Stage 1 potash project. The miner’s operational strength contrasts with ongoing challenges in nickel and coal segments.

Arrow Minerals has completed key scoping studies for its Niagara Bauxite and Simandou North Iron projects but has halted operations in Guinea due to unclear exploration permit status.

Mayur Resources has marked significant progress at its Central Lime Project in Papua New Guinea, completing key wharf infrastructure and ordering essential construction equipment ahead of major build phases.

Noumi Limited reported a 2.8% revenue increase to $141.4 million in Q3 FY25, buoyed by gains in its Dairy and Nutritionals segment, while managing legacy legal costs and maintaining strong cash flow.

Cokal Limited advanced its Indonesian metallurgical coal projects in Q1 2025 with key financing secured by joint venture partner PT Petrindo, completion of critical infrastructure, and a strategic US$7 million prepayment facility. These developments underpin Cokal’s strategy to ramp up production while reducing costs amid challenging market conditions.

Arrow Minerals reports a breakthrough at its Niagara Bauxite Project with high-grade mineralisation over 14km² and advances metallurgical testwork at Simandou North, backed by a $7 million funding round.

Macro Metals Limited accelerates its transformation into a diversified mining services company through a $4 million strategic placement, a majority Indigenous-owned joint venture, and key asset acquisitions in Western Australia.

Cokal Limited has strengthened its position in Central Kalimantan through strategic partnerships with PT Petrindo and Cratus Group, securing US$20 million in funding to boost coal production and infrastructure development.

Critical Minerals Group (CMG) has secured a $2.7 million federal grant to fast-track its vanadium electrolyte manufacturing facility in Queensland, alongside key project milestones and strategic leadership appointments.

Arrow Minerals has secured $7 million through a well-supported placement to advance its flagship Niagara Bauxite and Simandou North Iron projects in Guinea, setting the stage for key resource milestones and development studies.

Cokal Limited has formalised a US$7 million coal prepayment and offtake facility with Cratus Group, marking a pivotal step in accelerating coal production and infrastructure development in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia.

VHM Limited has secured ministerial endorsement for its Goschen Project Environmental Effects Statement, paving the way for a Final Investment Decision and targeted production in 2026. The company also advanced financing and strategic appointments to support its development trajectory.