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Australia, India, Japan, and the United States set out a framework to mobilize public and private capital across mining, processing, and recycling.
Source: Australian Minister for Foreign AffairsRead briefing
China's April steel production fell, while first-four-month iron ore imports rose, pointing to a more complex raw-material balance.
Source: Mining Weekly / ReutersRead briefing
Australia's Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve helped bring the Nolans rare-earths project to final investment decision.
Source: Australian Minister for Trade and TourismRead briefingIndian iron ore and pellet exports rose sharply in April as Chinese bookings improved and delayed cargoes moved.
Source: SteelOrbis / BigMintRead briefingAP reported that hundreds of vessels remained stuck in the Persian Gulf while insurers and carriers assessed route safety.
Source: Associated PressRead briefingThe World Bank forecast higher energy, fertilizer, metals, and precious-metal prices as geopolitical shocks moved through commodity markets.
Source: World BankRead briefing