Latest Commodities News

Energy Fuels Inc. has announced a proposed acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) valued at approximately A$447 million, aiming to establish a leading Western rare earths and critical minerals producer with a fully integrated supply chain.

Aurelia Metals reports a strong December quarter with production ramp-ups ahead of schedule at Federation Mine and robust progress across its Peak and Great Cobar projects, underpinning solid cash flow and a healthy balance sheet.

Rio Tinto delivered a standout 2025 with an 8% rise in copper equivalent production, record iron ore output in the Pilbara, and key milestones like the first shipment from Simandou port. The company met or exceeded its guidance while advancing major projects across its portfolio.

Eagle Mountain Mining has launched a Placement Options Offer for 61.3 million options attaching to recent placement shares, potentially raising $1.23 million upon exercise. The offer supports ongoing exploration and strategic initiatives in Arizona copper projects.

West Wits Mining has raised A$27.5 million through a firm equity placement, fully funding its Qala Shallows gold project to first production targeted for March 2026, while also advancing uranium exploration.

ACDC Metals is progressing hydrometallurgical testwork on its Goschen Central rare earth project and advancing its White Hills gold exploration licence, aligning with Australia's new $1.2 billion Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve.

Western Yilgarn NL has secured new land access agreements at its West Julimar Bauxite Project, opening up extensive lateritic bauxite areas for exploration and potential resource growth beyond its current 104.8 million tonne inventory.

Auris Minerals has secured $3.2 million to expand its geological team and accelerate exploration in Western Australia's Bryah Basin, following mixed assay results from its Morck Well gold prospects.

29Metals Limited has announced a fully underwritten $150 million entitlement offer to bolster liquidity, address operational disruptions at Golden Grove, and accelerate development projects including the Gossan Valley and Capricorn Copper restart.

BHP has reported a robust operational half-year, setting new production records and raising its copper output forecast for FY26 amid strong commodity prices.

Strickland Metals has reported robust diamond drilling results from its 5.3Moz AuEq Shanac Deposit in Serbia, highlighting both wide and high-grade mineralised zones. These findings set the stage for an updated resource estimate expected this quarter.

Hot Chili Limited reports significant diamond drilling results at its La Verde copper-gold project in Chile, revealing extensive high-grade mineralisation from near surface and extending previous intercepts. These findings bolster the strategic value of the Costa Fuego project amid rising copper and gold prices.