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Join us live from IMARC in Sydney as we dive into the latest moves in the metals and energy markets. Gold dipped to $2,741, and silver held steady at $33, while Palladium gained 1%, reaching $1,200 per ounce. A strengthening US dollar hit base metals, with copper, lead, and aluminium down, though zinc saw a rare 1.6% rise. Plus, Brent crude dropped nearly 6% to $71 per barrel after geopolitical tensions eased. Watch now for your Mining Minute update and insights from Australia’s largest mining conference! International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) Don’t forget to like and subscribe to stay in the loop! #Gold #IMARC #MiningNews

Westfill has secured a two-year underground mining contract with Vault Minerals (ASX:VAU) for the Rothsay Gold Mine in Western Australia. https://lnkd.in/gqeXHVQd #gold #mining #westernaustralia #miningservices 

After IMARC hosted its biggest opening day yet, mining executives are gearing up today to engage in discussions on operationalising the energy transition. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/guSeQkAg #mining #resources #miningnews #investment #business International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC)

Astute Metals NL (ASX:ASE) Chairman Tony Leibowitz says the company now has full flexibility to explore the Georgina IOCG Project after completing the valuation of the 2% net smelter royalty. Read more here. https://lnkd.in/gMFfcQgg #acquisition #miningnews #asx #mining #investment Matt Healy

In the aftermath of the Samarco and Brumadinho tailings dam collapses in Brazil, the global mining industry decided it needed better standards. However, they could come with some challenges. https://lnkd.in/gZxnDsym #mine #tailings #management #standard

Mergers and acquisitions are ramping up in Canada with gold and copper miner Aura Minerals Inc (TSX:ORA) and gold producer Minera Alamos Inc. (TSX-V:MAI) both striking deals to acquire fellow Canadian companies. https://lnkd.in/gJ6TrWdP #canada #acquisitions #miningnews 

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has granted Brisbane-based AnteoTech (ASX:ADO) just shy of $4 million in funding to commercialise its lithium-ion battery anode technology. https://lnkd.in/gCH4umct #batterymetals #australia #electricvehicles #energystorage

A strong domestic critical minerals sector was a key topic of discussion on day one of the International Mining and Resources Conference and Expo (IMARC) in Sydney. https://lnkd.in/gBaZ27ri #criticalminerals #mining #australia #netzero International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC)

Zeotech (ASX:ZEO) is working to accelerate the development of low emissions building products using its high-grade kaolin via a partnership with one of the largest building materials companies in Australia and New Zealand. https://lnkd.in/gW7cwu2w #netzero #kaolin #concrete #queensland Peter Zardo

In the 2024 financial year, the state’s resources sector reached record levels of employment, with 134,871 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions, supported by $238 billion in mineral and petroleum sales. https://lnkd.in/gmWdn_Aa #jobs #mining #westernaustralia #miningnews