Australia will prioritise antimony, gallium and rare earth elements as part of its A$1.2-billion strategic reserve

The calcium metal market is experiencing a strong upward trend

China alone is projected to account for 47 per cent of this growth, CRU data shows

ASX-listed Canyon Resources’ Minim Martap bauxite project, in Cameroon, remains on schedule for first production and an initial bauxite shipment in late June

Australia’s mining industry could be on the cusp of another upswing, with 2026 shaping up as a potentially pivotal year for the sector.

Electricity represents 35% to 40% of ferrochrome production costs

Aboom in battery storage has bolstered the demand outlook for lithium in 2026, driving hopes for an accelerated turnaround for an industry struggling with oversupply.

The list includes iron ore, bauxite, limestone, manganese, dolomite and even a copper and gold block.