“The initial focus on antimony, gallium and rare earths will provide greater certainty for Australian projects, help attract further investment and assist the sector in managing potential future market disruptions.”

A combination of the two companies’ copper divisions would create an industry behemoth, able to draw on the experience, expertise and resources of both organisations.

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

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

The Indian government will take policy initiatives to prioritize higher steel production and raw material security

Global coal demand will reach a record high of 8.85 billion tons (+0.5% y/y) in 2025.

The figures suggest that, rather than a uniformdecline on the global supply side, production centers are gradually becoming more diversified.

World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 140.1 million tonnes (Mt) in November 2025, a 4.6% decrease compared to November 2024.