Agriculture
The Victorian agricultural sector has surged into the final weeks of 2025 with a level of optimism not seen in nearly half a decade. According to the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey released this December, net rural confidence in Victoria has climbed to 24%, marking the highest sentiment reading since
Australia
The Australian federal government’s Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO), released on December 17, 2025, has painted a picture of an economy caught between a rock and a hard place. While the Treasury reported a modest $5.4 billion improvement in the projected underlying cash deficit—now forecast at
Lithium
In a significant move poised to reshape the North American lithium market, Li-FT Power Ltd. (TSXV: LIFT) has announced a binding agreement to acquire Winsome Resources Limited (ASX: WR1) in an all-shares transaction valued at approximately C$130.8 million (AUD 130.8 million). This strategic consolidation, unveiled on December
ASX
As December 2025 draws to a close, global financial markets are fixated on the impending two-day meeting of the US Federal Reserve, where an interest rate cut is not just anticipated, but largely priced in. The pervasive market sentiment suggests a high probability, with traders indicating an 87% to 98%
First Andes Silver
Recent reports circulating on December 9, 2025, suggest that First Andes Silver (TSXV: FAS; OTC Markets: MSLVF), a company primarily known for its silver exploration activities in Peru, may be on the verge of acquiring new silver-focused properties in New South Wales, Australia. While this uncorroborated news, stemming from a
Victoria
MELBOURNE, VIC – In a significant move aimed at reining in ballooning state debt, the Victorian government today, December 3, 2025, announced an immediate plan to cut 1,000 public service jobs, including 300 executive positions. This decisive action, a direct outcome of an independent review into the state's
Victoria
Melbourne, Victoria – In a decisive move to rein in burgeoning state debt and streamline operations, the Victorian government today announced plans to cut 1,000 public service jobs, including over 300 executive positions. This significant restructuring, effective immediately, signals a new era of fiscal austerity for the state and is
Greatland Gold
Greatland Gold's Havieron project has been definitively confirmed as a world-class, long-life, and low-cost Australian gold-copper operation following the release of its Feasibility Study (FS) on November 30, 2025. This pivotal announcement solidifies Havieron's position as Australia's third-largest underground gold reserve and outlines robust
AWEX
The Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX) stands as an indispensable pillar in the global wool commodity market, with its comprehensive price reporting, particularly the Eastern Market Indicator (EMI), serving as the world's primary benchmark for wool pricing. This crucial role means that fluctuations in AWEX reports have immediate and
QMines
Rockhampton, QLD – November 11, 2025 – QMines Limited (ASX: QML) has announced a pivotal discovery at its Mount Mackenzie Gold Project in Central Queensland, revealing significant gold-silver anomalies that promise to substantially expand the project's resource potential. This breakthrough, identified through sophisticated geophysical reprocessing and advanced geochemical analysis, positions
Simandou
Conakry, Guinea – November 10, 2025 – After decades of anticipation and complex development, Guinea's colossal Simandou iron ore project is finally on the cusp of commercial operation. With initial shipments slated for late November 2025, this monumental $23 billion undertaking, Africa's largest mining venture, is set to
Australia
The strategic alliance between Australia and the United States, formalized on October 20, 2025, marks a pivotal moment in global critical minerals supply chain security. This landmark partnership is poised to inject billions into the Australian lithium and rare earths sectors, fundamentally reshaping the investment landscape on the Australian Stock