QX Resources (ASX:QXR) secures option to additional lithium brine projects

QX Resources Limited (ASX:QXR) Managing Director Steve Promnitz discusses the company's renegotiation of the option agreement for the Liberty Lithium Brine Project, which now allows for opportunities in two additional lithium projects in Nevada and Utah. He highlights the strategic importance of being positioned in the US lithium market amid growing demand for battery minerals.

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Anglo American’s coal portfolio sale

The impending sale of Anglo American's Australian coal portfolio is poised to be one of the most significant transactions of the year, offering a crucial barometer for industry sentiment on the future of steel production and its supporting commodities. The sale is expected to provide valuable insights into the sector's outlook, particularly for metallurgical (met) coal, a key component of steel production.

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Oil prices plunge amid weakening global demand

Oil prices have dropped sharply from their year-long trading range as investors grow increasingly concerned about weakening demand from the world’s largest economies. Brent crude, which had been fluctuating between $73 and $92 since last October, fell to $68.68 on Tuesday—the lowest since December 2021. The decline follows a report showing that China’s oil imports are still trailing behind last year’s levels, amplifying worries over global demand.

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August gold ETF inflows hit record as markets wobble

In the midst of a volatile yen crisis, a global carry trade sell-off, and anticipation surrounding the Jackson Hole symposium, global physically-backed gold ETFs continued to show confidence in the precious metal during August, adding another US$2.1 billion in inflows. This marked the fourth consecutive month of positive inflows, with Western funds standing out, according to a World Gold Council (WGC) survey.

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AngloGold’s bid signals new wave of gold sector mergers

The much-anticipated wave of gold sector consolidation is finally gathering momentum. While some notable deals, such as Newmont’s $19 billion bid for Newcrest last year, have made headlines, mergers and acquisitions in the gold space have been relatively sporadic. However, AngloGold Ashanti’s recent £1.9 billion bid for UK-listed Centamin signals that pressure for consolidation is mounting.

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