“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.

Kazakhstan is considering the creation of a large-scale industrial park valued at $15 billion

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.