Commodities

Five ASX stocks in focus as critical metals market hots up
August 14, 2022 11:00 AM AEST| By Mohammad ZaidAustralia has substantial potential for important resources, including various critical minerals, which are vital to emerging industries. These critical metals have witnessed a significant spike in their demand over recent years due to their growing...

How are things shaping up in the lithium space?
August 14, 2022 10:00 AM AEST| By Mohammad ZaidStrength in lithium prices is buoying the recovery of Australian producers with the continuing lithium hydroxide production.

Australia’s clean hydrogen potential in focus amid net zero ambitions
July 10, 2022 10:00 AM AEST| By Mohammad ZaidThe demand for low-carbon emission energy sources has been increasing amid rising environmental concerns globally. Australia is leaving no stones unturned in developing alternatives for curbing carbon emissions.

10 buzzing ASX-listed critical metal stocks to power new energy future
June 26, 2022 11:00 AM AEST| By Arpit VermaHighlights,Australia holds a huge potential for significant resources, including critical minerals, which are highly essential for society.,Critical minerals are recovered as a by-product from the processing of ores of major commodities.,Critical min...

How is Australia reinforcing position in rare earths market?
June 25, 2022 10:00 AM AEST| By Nitish KumarHighlights,Rare earth elements or REEs comprise 15 elements from the lanthanide series.,REEs find vast applications in making industrial magnets, wind turbines, solar panels, and several defence technologies.,China is the world leader in rare earth p...

How Queensland's coal royalty hike will impact industry players
June 24, 2022 10:41 AM AEST| By Nitish KumarHighlights,New progressive royalty rates on coal by the Queensland government have started a debate.,The mining industry believes that the move would obstruct fresh investments.,According to industry experts, the new tax regime will make Queensland’s...

Commodity wrap-up: Crude oil & natural gas collapsed on economic growth concerns
June 21, 2022 03:51 PM AEST| By Arpit VermaPrices of most of the commodities collapsed last week on rising concerns of slowing global economic growth and fuel demand. The global commodity market remained under pressure on concerns related to interest rate hikes by major central banks across.....

What is Australian government doing to slash power bills?
June 21, 2022 02:58 PM AEST| By Akanksha VashishtHighlights The AEMO has suspended some of the solar and wind energy projects as the power crisis worsens in Australia. The central government is making efforts to upgrade the electricity grid to renewable energy. The government has also enforc.....

Why is AEMO suspending some solar and wind projects?
June 20, 2022 02:35 PM AEST| By Akanksha VashishtHighlights Some of the developers of solar and wind projects could face a tough time ahead as the AEMO suspends all commissioning activities and approvals until further notice. The lack of electricity supply has forced the market regulator to p.....

Why graphite is crucial to global green transition
June 19, 2022 12:02 AM AEST| By Arpit VermaHighlights Natural graphite is found in two commercial varieties –crystalline (flaky) graphite and amorphous graphite. The incorporation of low-carbon emission technologies would require the extraction of large quantities of minerals. Th.....

Can Saudi Arabia combat global oil crisis?
June 18, 2022 12:20 AM AEST| By Toshiva JainHighlights Saudi Arabia plans to increase its global oil supply following sanctions of the US and its western allies on the Russian oil supply. The production is planned to increase in September could upsurge in July and August to meet the glob.....

Commodity wrap-up: Gold shines on economic growth worries
June 14, 2022 06:47 PM AEST| By Arpit VermaHighlights Prices of both crude oil benchmarks have remained nearly stable in the last week. Gold logged substantial weekly gains of 1.22% on inflationary bets and economic growth worries. Prices of copper, aluminium, and iron ore have tumbled.....

Power crisis: Why is Australia facing risk of blackouts?
June 14, 2022 03:28 PM AEST| By Akanksha VashishtAmidst an escalating energy crisis, Aussies are facing yet another challenge in the form of power outages. At a time when the nation’s power crisis is showing no signs of abating, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has issued lack o.....

How digital transformation can help miners overcome ongoing industry challenges?
June 12, 2022 12:15 AM AEST| By Arpit VermaHighlights Mining companies are trying their best to optimise the process by implementing advanced mining practices. Digital transformation is geared up to facelift the entire mining industry. The companies that embrace digitisation hold chanc.....

E-kerosene: A magic bullet for decarbonising aviation industry
June 12, 2022 12:05 AM AEST| By Arpit VermaThe global aviation industry accounts for nearly 2.1% of all human-induced carbon emissions, as per estimates made by Air Transport Action Group, an independent coalition of aviation industry experts focusing on sustainable development issues. In 2.....

What should Australia do to mitigate gas crisis?
June 11, 2022 12:15 AM AEST| By Akanksha VashishtHighlights Australia’s gas crisis has added to the burden of rising costs for households, with adverse weather being an added challenge. The gas trigger can be pulled to ease the supply-side pressure in the country, though it may not dire.....

Oil jumps on OPEC+ deal and Saudi pricing
June 07, 2022 02:21 PM AEST| By Arpit VermaHighlights Crude oil prices rose on Tuesday. Crude oil prices buoyed due to a robust recovery in energy demands in China in line with ease in COVID-19 cases in Shanghai. The decision of OPEC+ comes when the world’s biggest producers are .....

How serious is Australia's energy crisis?
June 07, 2022 11:29 AM AEST| By Akanksha VashishtAustralia’s energy crisis can be described as nothing less than a “perfect storm”, a term that Treasurer Jim Chalmers came up with. Rising energy prices have added to a hefty list of price-side concerns facing an average Australia.....

Commodity wrap-up: Iron ore surges as China eases COVID-19 curbs
June 06, 2022 06:36 PM AEST| By Arpit VermaHighlights The prices of both crude oil benchmarks gained significantly in the last week. Uranium prices gained more than 5.5% in the last week as demand from China, a major nuclear energy producer, surged significantly. Base metals including .....

What’s the fate of AVZ’s Manono Lithium project?
June 05, 2022 12:15 AM AEST| By Arpit VermaAustralia-based mineral exploration company AVZ Minerals Limited (ASX:AVZ) is entangled in a legal dispute related to the ownership of the Manono Lithium Project, probably one of the most significant lithium deposits in the world. Shares of the Co.....

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