The job reductions at Australia's largest iron ore operations come as producers face rising costs and weaker Chinese steel demand that has pushed prices lower.

Iron ore benchmarks have slid as post-holiday Chinese demand stays subdued and expectations of rising Q4 supply weigh on the market.

Rio Tinto reported higher iron ore sales for the third quarter as its giant Simandou project in Guinea continues to ramp up production.

The uranium producer's shares dropped after an unexpected quarterly loss, even as spot uranium prices reached their highest level in nearly two decades.

Rio Tinto warned that elevated fuel costs tied to an oil price shock present a significant added cost, while noting it may advantage Australian miners relative

The world's largest rare earths producer outside China is planning a Brazilian facility backed by government support.

A hotter-than-expected inflation reading renewed expectations of tighter Federal Reserve policy, pressuring precious metals.

The Indian plant aims to reduce the country's reliance on imported rare-earth magnets.

Uranium equities have sold off despite elevated spot prices, suggesting investors doubt that AI-driven nuclear demand will translate into near-term producer ear

Indian iron ore exports dropped to their weakest level in almost four years on subdued Chinese demand.

Nomura remains bullish on Indian steelmakers as hot-rolled coil prices reach a four-year peak.

The approval extends the life of the Tasmanian iron ore pellet operation by transitioning production underground.

Beijing will maintain oversight of commodities futures as it seeks to curb speculation.

The company is finalizing a joint venture with Japanese partners to develop its Namibian rare earths project.

The spin-off centers on the Narraburra rare earths project and opens an IPO with priority for Orbit shareholders.

The power agreement advances a US rare earth magnet recycling and production facility tied to Mkango's subsidiary.

The Slaughterhouse project adds an Olympic Dam-style copper-gold and critical minerals play to Seabridge's portfolio.

The designation gives EU strategic status to a rare earth processing project linked to Greenland Mines' partner.