There’s been a lot of talk about how the clean energy revolution could cause an unprecedented commodities boom. Despite this, commodity prices haven’t responded in kind, especially in the last few months, while producers of different commodities are reporting lower production and thinner profit margins. What is going on? Is there a commodity boom or not? Read on to find out how to develop the right portfolio strategy to deal with what’s happening…
Latest Mining Industry News and Developments: Stay Updated in the World of Mining
Australia is a land rich in natural resources, and we have often benefitted from the richness these resources provide us. As a major trading country, we are also economically dependent on these mineral and energy resources — particularly iron ore, uranium, and natural gas.
Given that we depend on these resources so much, economic downturns and the end of the mining boom in 2012 have shown just how much Australia relies on traditional mining projects.
Concerns about depletions and scarcity of resources, along with environmental considerations, have made it abundantly clear that new mining solutions and technologies are required if Australia is serious about the future of the industry.
Have the Bears Finally Got It Right on China?
With the bearish narrative shown by the Western media, you would believe that China is struggling economically. But despite front-page photos of empty cities, China’s economy didn’t collapse. Nor is it likely to do so now…
The Race of the Decade
More automakers and battery makers are building gigafactories to secure their supply chains and cut down costs…and these are going to need plenty of critical minerals.
Lithium Takes a Dive…Is it Time to Bail Out?
Over the last month, the lithium sector has been thumped. Last year’s hot stocks have been declining this year with losses worse for explorers and developers. However, there’s a little more to this story than just a falling commodity price. Why? Well today, I will attempt to unpackage this. Read on to learn more…
Origin Energy [ASX:ORG] Posts Big Turnaround with 83.5% Increase in Profits
Takeover target Origin Energy posted strong earnings today, sending its shares up by 1.26% in the morning trading. Shareholders await deliberations from the ACCC to see if the $18.7 billion takeover offer will come to them for a vote.
Reviving the Ultimate Contrarian Asset
Are things about to snap in the financial markets? The conditions seem ripe for it. And could this bring about the revival of the ultimate contrarian asset? Yes, I’m talking about the oldest form of money, gold. Should the system go down in a spectacular fashion, you might want to find shelter in gold. But more importantly, there’re several ways you can invest with gold to build your wealth. Why not move ahead of the market and get started now? Find out how by reading on…
