Latest Commodity Markets News

Lithium Energy Limited has received US$26 million following the completion of Tranche 1 in the staged US$63 million sale of its Solaroz Lithium Brine Project interest to CNGR Netherlands New Energy Technology B.V. The transaction marks a significant milestone in the company’s strategic asset divestment.

QX Resources reported steady progress on its Queensland gold and US lithium brine projects while managing modest cash reserves and exploration expenditure in the March 2025 quarter.

Pacific Nickel Mines has paused operations at its Kolosori Nickel Project due to weak nickel prices and operational challenges, while negotiating critical financing with Glencore. The company remains in voluntary suspension on the ASX as it explores alternative business opportunities.

Ragnar Metals has identified significant geophysical anomalies linked to polymetallic mineralisation at its Swedish projects and is progressing a strategic $30 million acquisition of the Henty gold mine, positioning the company for growth in both energy metals and gold sectors.

Stonehorse Energy’s Q1 2025 report reveals Canadian wells outperforming production forecasts while revenue dips due to softer commodity prices. US operations show recovery, and the company intensifies Canadian business development amid market volatility.

Duxton Farms reported a strategic property acquisition in the Northern Territory alongside a $38 million sale of its Kentucky aggregation, navigating challenging weather and mixed commodity prices in Q3 FY2025.

Terra Uranium Limited has completed its acquisition of LCT Metals, gaining control of significant tin and precious metals projects in New South Wales, diversifying its portfolio beyond uranium. The company plans to leverage historical data to advance exploration and drilling in these high-grade zones amid favorable tin market conditions.

Ronin Resources has made significant strides in its La Punilla gold-silver project in Argentina, while navigating socio-political hurdles in Colombia and refining its lithium exploration efforts in Canada. The company maintains a solid cash position as it pursues new business opportunities.

Fin Resources Limited reported subdued exploration activity in Q1 2025 amid weak lithium prices but secured $445,000 via convertible notes and outlined plans for McKenzie Springs exploration.

Castile Resources has added critical mineral bismuth as a by-product to its Rover 1 Bankable Feasibility Study, leveraging a dramatic price surge driven by Chinese export restrictions.

Deterra Royalties Limited reported a 4% increase in portfolio revenue to AUD 61.9 million for the March 2025 quarter, driven by robust iron ore royalties and record gold margins. The company also marked a major milestone with the Final Investment Decision and full funding secured for Phase 1 of the Thacker Pass Lithium Project, targeting production in 2027.

IRIS Metals has reported a JORC-compliant initial lithium resource at its Beecher Project, alongside high-grade drilling results at Tin Mountain, setting the stage for near-term production and resource expansion in South Dakota.