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James Cooper’s Mining Memo

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Why Floor Prices Give Aussie Miners a Crucial Advantage

Rare earths company Lynas announced stellar revenue numbers in last week’s quarterly results. And one detail behind the numbers stood out. Floor price agreements are becoming more common, driven by the US desire to increase non-China supply of key critical minerals.

By James Cooper, Monday, 02 November 2026

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Saving the West: A Marshall Plan for Minerals

Every funding deal, supply agreement, and construction contract over the coming months could draw more attention to the companies actually doing the building rather than to the mining itself.

By James Cooper, Friday, 30 October 2026

Australia's Superpower - Investing in Mining and Rare Earths

Rare Earth Wars: Myanmar Holds the Key

Myanmar feeds China its Rare Earth Dominance, now the US is looking to disrupt the alliance

By James Cooper, Wednesday, 28 October 2026

The West versus China and Ideological Priorities

Has the Commodity Cycle Already Peaked?

China’s stock market just sank into a bear market — its longest weekly losing streak on record — and junior miners are feeling the pain. But if you believe the commodity story is still intact, panic selling like this is exactly when the best opportunities appear. In this piece, I walk through my three-step process for finding value in a market everyone else has given up on.

By James Cooper, Monday, 26 October 2026

the changing price of oil

As Risks Emerge, Be Selective, Know What to Buy

The S&P 500 once fell nearly 48% in under two years. Gold, copper and oil still made money. Here is why that matters now.

By James Cooper, Friday, 23 October 2026

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Commodities: Why You Need an International Focus

Jurisdictional risk has many faces. The latest moves by the Australian Federal Government prove that no region is risk-free in the commodities market.

By James Cooper, Wednesday, 21 October 2026

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