CAT in major autonomous truck milestone with Fortescue while Rio doubles its Komatsu driverless fleet

The past year has been torrid for lithium, as a global slowdown in the pace of EV adoption left the market saddled with a glut.

The JV experienced a build in lithium hydroxide inventory at Kwinana over recent months.

China's steel consumption in 2024 and 2025 is forecast at 863 million metric tons and 850 million tons, respectively.

Global gold production will peak at about 3,250 tonnes (105 million oz.) next year, according to CRU's Oliver Blagden.