Market Overview - The ASX 200 is expected to see a slight dip of -3.5 points at the open of the first Monday of 2026, indicating a flat market start [2] - Wall Street's leading indexes finished flat on the previous Friday, with the S&P 500 up +0.2% and the Nasdaq down -0.1% [4] Oil and Commodities - Major oil companies such as Woodside (ASX:WDS), Beach Energy (ASX:BPT), and Santos (ASX:STO) are under observation as oil prices are affected by geopolitical events, with Brent crude dropping to around $60 per barrel [6][4] - Iron Ore has started the year strong at $105.40 per tonne in Singapore, while Brent Crude is fairly flat at $60.75 per barrel, and Gold is priced at $4,348 per ounce [9] Company News - Vulcan Energy (ASX:VSL) is undergoing a leadership change with Gavin Street replacing Rhys Jones as CEO, while Rhys will remain on the board [7] - New Frontier (ASX:NFM) is closer to obtaining a mining lease in Queensland after state regulators approved the review of its Big One copper deposit [7] - Australian Agricultural (ASX:AAC) reported that flooding in north-western Queensland has impacted three of its properties, with a focus on the welfare of its people and animals [8]

铁矿资源方面，廷杜夫省Gara Djebilet铁矿项目进入产业化阶段，矿区储量约35亿吨， 2022—2023年已完成25万吨试采，首条年产400万吨的初级处理生产线计划于2026年4月 投产，配套Béchar—Tindouf铁路预计于2026年1月投入运营。 （原标题：阿尔及利亚在新油气法框架下推进重点能源和矿业项目布局） 据阿尔及利亚媒体El Watan 12月29日报道，2025年阿尔及利亚能源与矿业领域在新《油 气法》（19-13号法）和新《矿业法》框架下取得重要进展。通过国际招标"Algeria Bid Round 2024"，阿方向 TotalEnergies、Eni、Sinopec等企业授予5个油气勘探与开采许 可，带动外资参与度回升。同时，政府将矿业发展纳入经济多元化优先领域，加快推 进结构性矿业与能源项目实施。 磷矿及化肥产业方面，特贝萨省Bled El Hedba综合磷矿项目正在推进，规划年产能约 600万吨化肥产品。铁路配套工程进展顺利，建成后每年可运输逾1,000万吨磷矿石，用 于国内加工和出口，年创汇预计达20亿美元，并将提升东部矿业运输能力。 有色金属及新能源方面，贝贾亚省Oue ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SAGA Metals Corp. (“TSXV: SAGA”) (“FSE: 20H”) (“SAGA” or the “Company”), a North American exploration company focused on discovering critical minerals, is pleased to announce the results from its follow up field program at the North Wind Iron Ore project in West Central region of Labrador, Canada. Key Field Program Highlights High-Grade Iron Ore Potential: Iron content (Fe₂O₃) in grab samples from the Sokoman Formation range as high as 84.57% Fe ...

转自：新华财经 铂钯收跌停板 碳酸锂盘中亦触及跌停 12月29日，贵金属市场剧烈波动，金价走弱，银价冲高回落；铂钯主力合约跳水均收跌停板，跌幅10.00%。短期的快速上涨不断集聚市场风险，同时又对 需求预期形成压制；此外，国内交易所上周已发布多项调整措施，而据报道，芝加哥商品交易所（CME）也表示，将在当地时间12月29日收盘后，全面上 调包括黄金、白银、锂等多类金属期货的履约保证金。市场情绪快速降温，贵金属今日盘中均出现回调。近期交易所多次发出风险提示，警惕情绪上的影 响，后续回落风险仍然存在，单边风险较大。 碳酸锂主力合约在盘中触及跌停，最终收跌7.89%。现货方面，据Mysteel数据显示，12月29日电池级碳酸锂市场价格区间在117600-120100元／吨，行情较 上一个工作日下调2550元/吨。市场情绪降温叠加市场消息导致基本面预期边际转弱，碳酸锂大幅回落。但总的来看，西南期货认为，从供应端来看，碳酸 锂产量仍处于高位，显示出锂资源端弹性较大，在碳酸锂价格持续高位震荡的行情下供应端利润充足，生产积极性较高；消费端来看，储能板块表现突出， 储能电池头部企业排产维持高位，动力电池需求同步改善，在供需双 ...

In the heart of Algeria's Sahara Desert, Chinese state-owned giant China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) has completed laying track on the PK330 Bridge, a final and critical link in a new railway designed to unlock the nation's mineral wealth. The 6km (3.7-mile) bridge is part of the 950km railway linking the Gara Djebilet iron ore deposit in southwestern Tindouf province to the industrial hub of Bechar in the northeast. It was the "most technically demanding railway engineering feat ever undert ...

Core Viewpoint - MAX Resource Corp. has announced a share consolidation initiative aimed at attracting institutional and high net worth investors, which is part of its broader capital markets strategy [1][2]. Group 1: Share Consolidation Details - The consolidation will occur on a basis of four pre-consolidated common shares for one new post-consolidated common share [1]. - Following the consolidation, the company anticipates approximately 55,507,331 issued and outstanding common shares, down from 222,029,325 [7]. - The effective date of the consolidation will be announced in a future news release, pending approval from the TSX Venture Exchange [8]. Group 2: Rationale and Benefits - The consolidation is expected to attract greater investor interest by potentially increasing the share price due to the consolidation ratio [3]. - A smaller float post-consolidation may stabilize the company's share price, appealing to a broader range of institutional investors [4]. - The consolidation is believed to provide greater flexibility in business opportunities, making shares more attractive for potential counterparties [5]. Group 3: Financial Position and Projects - The company recently closed an oversubscribed private placement of $3.4 million, positioning it to accelerate exploration programs on its projects [6]. - The Mora Gold Silver Project, located in Colombia, has exclusive rights to a mining concession and is adjacent to significant gold operations [9]. - The Sierra Azul Copper Silver Project is fully funded by Freeport-McMoRan, with a cumulative expenditure of C$50 million to acquire up to an 80% interest [14]. Group 4: Exploration and Development - The Mora Property encompasses over 40 historic workings and is adjacent to major gold deposits, with surface samples showing high grades of gold and silver [11]. - The Florália Iron Property in Brazil has expanded its geological target significantly, with estimates ranging from 50-70 million tons at 55%-61% Fe [16]. - The company plans to conduct an airborne LiDAR survey to assist in building a 3D model for its exploration programs [18].

Core Insights - Australia maintains its status as a secure, low-risk supplier of critical minerals, bolstered by strong ESG credentials and a skilled mining workforce [1] - The country is actively diversifying its critical minerals supply chains away from China's dominance, with significant growth in demand for lithium, nickel, copper, and rare earths driven by global decarbonization efforts [2][3] Industry Overview - The mining sector contributes over 12% to Australia's GDP and accounts for approximately 70% of export earnings, with coal representing 5% of global output [5] - Australia holds significant global reserves, including 36.4% of lead, 29.4% of manganese, and 39.8% of lithium, positioning it among the top producers of various commodities [6] Production Forecasts - Lithium production is projected to increase by 2.7% in 2025, reaching 114.4 kilotonnes, with a CAGR of 5.2% expected until 2030 [9] - Iron ore output is anticipated to grow by 1.4% in 2025, with a forecasted CAGR of 2.8% from 2025 to 2030, reaching 1,108.7 million tonnes [10] - Zinc production is expected to recover modestly by 1.6% in 2025, while copper output is forecasted to decline by 7.9% due to mine closures [11][14] Policy and Investment - Federal initiatives such as the Critical Minerals Strategy and a A$4 billion Critical Minerals Facility are enhancing investment confidence and promoting downstream processing [8] - The Victorian state government has launched a Critical Minerals Roadmap to attract investment in various minerals and promote ethical sourcing [20] Technological Advancements - The mining sector is increasingly adopting AI and automation technologies to enhance operational efficiency and meet rising demand for transition minerals [23][24] - Major mining companies are implementing autonomous systems, with over half of haul truck movements in the Pilbara expected to be autonomous by mid-2025 [24] Operational Challenges - Rising operational costs and skill shortages are impacting the mining industry, with wage growth in mining averaging 5.3% in 2024, above the national average [26][27] - The industry faces financial stress, with some companies experiencing liquidity pressures and project delays due to skill shortages [28][29]

Group 1: Overall Market Conditions - Overseas, Fed official Milan said there's no short - term recession, but rising unemployment may prompt the Fed to turn dovish and cut rates. The market risk appetite is good, with tech stocks driving the US stocks up, the US Treasury yield rising to 4.16%, and the US dollar index dropping to 98.2. Japanese officials signaled possible foreign exchange intervention, strengthening the yen. Geopolitical issues pushed up oil prices. Risk assets are supported by sentiment and liquidity in the short - term, but caution is needed due to approaching holidays [2] - In China, the LPR has remained unchanged for seven consecutive months. The 5 - year LPR in December is 3.5%, and the 1 - year is 3%. The probability of a rate cut or reserve requirement ratio cut this year is low, with the next possible rate cut expected early next year. A - shares rose on Monday, with the ChiNext and STAR Market rebounding over 2%. Over 2900 stocks closed up, and the trading volume expanded to 1.88 trillion. The market may maintain a wide - range weak - oscillating pattern in the short - term. The bond market readjusted, lacking a clear direction [3] Group 2: Precious Metals - International precious metal futures continued to rise strongly on Monday. COMEX gold futures rose 2.13% to $4480.60 per ounce, and COMEX silver futures rose 2.37% to $69.09 per ounce. Domestic platinum and palladium futures hit the daily limit, and the overseas platinum price reached a new high. The rise is due to the resonance of macro, fundamental, and capital factors. The weakening of the US dollar credit supports gold in the long - term. Silver's strategic position in green energy and high - end manufacturing attracts funds, and platinum and palladium face supply shortages and strong industrial demand [4][5] Group 3: Copper - The Shanghai copper main contract continued to rise on Monday, and LME copper approached $12000. The spot market trading was poor, with domestic trade copper at a discount of 195 yuan/ton. The LME inventory decreased to 15.7 million tons, and the COMEX inventory increased to 46.7 million tons. Fed official Milan maintained a dovish stance, and Trump will announce a new Fed chair in early January, likely to be more dovish. The global mine supply is tight, and the long - term TC benchmark price is 0 dollars/ton. The copper price is expected to remain strong in the short - term [6][7] Group 4: Aluminum - The Shanghai aluminum main contract closed at 2220 yuan/ton on Monday, up 0.82%. The LME closed at $2941 per ton, down 0.49%. The electrolytic aluminum ingot inventory increased by 2.2 million tons to 60 million tons on December 22. The Fed's expected rate cut next year is fermenting, and the LME aluminum reached a new high this year. The domestic aluminum price is expected to oscillate at a high level in the short - term due to the fluctuating inventory [8] Group 5: Alumina - The alumina futures main contract closed at 2508 yuan/ton on Monday, down 1.18%. The spot alumina national average price was 2751 yuan/ton, down 7 yuan/ton. The supply is expected to remain sufficient in the short - term, and the alumina price will continue to be under pressure [9] Group 6: Cast Aluminum - The cast aluminum alloy futures main contract closed at 21290 yuan/ton on Monday, up 0.66%. The raw material scrap aluminum supply is tight, and the cost support is strong. The supply decreased slightly due to environmental protection and cost - profit factors. The consumption is stable, and the cast aluminum price is expected to oscillate at a high level [10] Group 7: Zinc - The Shanghai zinc main contract oscillated narrowly on Monday. The social inventory increased to 12.45 million tons. The 11 - month zinc concentrate imports increased by 13.84% year - on - year and 52.27% month - on - month. The overall zinc price is expected to oscillate due to mixed Fed officials' views, changes in imports and exports, and consumption and supply factors [11][12] Group 8: Lead - The Shanghai lead main contract oscillated weakly on Monday. The social inventory decreased to 2.02 million tons. Near the end of the year, the supply and demand of the lead industry are both weak. The lead price is expected to maintain a weak and stable oscillation [13][14] Group 9: Tin - The Shanghai tin main contract oscillated narrowly on Monday. The 11 - month tin concentrate imports increased significantly, especially from Myanmar. The supply is expected to improve, and the tin price has a high - level adjustment risk [15][16] Group 10: Industrial Silicon - The industrial silicon oscillated on Monday. The supply in Xinjiang is at a relatively high level, while that in the southwest is weak. The demand is mainly for historical orders. The industrial silicon price is expected to oscillate narrowly [17][18] Group 11: Steel Products - Steel futures oscillated and rebounded on Monday. The five major steel products' production and apparent demand adjusted slightly, and the inventory continued to decline. The steel price is expected to oscillate mainly, and attention should be paid to the acceptance of the price rebound [19] Group 12: Iron Ore - Iron ore futures oscillated and adjusted on Monday. The overseas shipment and arrival volume decreased this week, and the port inventory continued to accumulate. The demand is weak due to steel mills' production cuts and the off - season. The iron ore price is expected to oscillate under pressure [20] Group 13: Coking Coal and Coke - Coking coal and coke futures oscillated on Monday. The third round of coke price cuts was implemented, reducing coking profits and weakening the procurement of raw coal. The coking coal supply is generally stable. The prices are expected to oscillate in the short - term [21] Group 14: Soybean and Rapeseed Meal - On Monday, the soybean meal 05 contract rose 0.18%, and the rapeseed meal 05 contract rose 0.56%. The US soybean export sales are still slow, and the domestic soybean and soybean meal inventories are high. The domestic rapeseed meal is expected to oscillate weakly in the short - term [22][23] Group 15: Palm Oil - The palm oil 05 contract rose 0.94% on Monday. The Malaysian palm oil production decreased, and the export demand improved. The domestic palm oil inventory increased slightly. The palm oil price is expected to stop falling and enter an oscillating state in the short - term [24][25]

Company Developments - IGO Ltd (ASX:IGO) has commenced construction of its new lithium plant at Greenbushes, with a projected capacity of approximately 500,000 tonnes per year of spodumene concentrate [5] - Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) is pursuing the acquisition of Norwegian iron ore producer Rana Gruber for around US$289 million, marking an overseas expansion [5] - Monadelphous has been selected to assist Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) in building a significant link at the Brockman Syncline iron development in Western Australia [6] - Eminence Minerals (ASX:EMA) has concluded its hearing with the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Committee regarding two new Aboriginal sites near the Hamersley Iron Ore Project, with findings expected in early 2026 [6] Market Overview - Australian shares are up by 0.5% at the start of the last week of the year, influenced by the upcoming holiday breaks [1] - The major U.S. indices have shown positive performance, with the S&P gaining 0.9%, the Dow Jones advancing 0.4%, and the Nasdaq increasing by 1.4% due to AI-related gains [3] - European markets also experienced gains, with the Eurostoxx up by 0.4% and the FTSE adding 0.6% [3] Commodity Prices - The Australian dollar is trading at 66.1 U.S. cents [7] - Iron ore prices have decreased by approximately 0.4%, now at $104.50 per tonne in Singapore [7] - Brent crude remains stable at $60.47 per barrel [7] - Gold is priced at $4,350 per ounce [7] - U.S. natural gas futures have increased by 2%, reaching $3.98 per gigajoule [7]

Market Trends - Chinese coking coal futures are on track for their largest weekly gain since August, driven by market sentiment [1] - The rally in coking coal futures has also contributed to an increase in iron ore and steel prices [1]