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Rabobank announces support measures for farming clients impacted by North Queensland monsoonal floods

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Agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank has announced of a range of support measures available for farming clients with operations adversely impacted by extreme monsoonal rainfall and flooding in the region.   Rabobank deputy regional manager North Queensland Joe Webb said heavy and persistent rainfall from the monsoonal system had caused major flooding in a number of … Continued

Capstone Copper Provides Update on Labour Negotiations at Mantoverde Operation

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia–BUSINESS WIRE– Capstone Copper Corp. (“Capstone” or the “Company”) (TSX:CS) (ASX:CSC) announced today that Union #2, one of the four unions at the Mantoverde Mine in Chile, representing approximately 50% of Mantoverde employees, or 22% of the total workforce, will take strike action effective January 2, 2026. Prior to the strike notice, Capstone … Continued

Arizona Sonoran Provides Update on Nuton Option to Joint Venture

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CASA GRANDE, Ariz. & TORONTO–BUSINESS WIRE– Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (TSX:ASCU | OTCQX:ASCUF) (“ASCU” or the “Company”) today announces that, following preliminary consultation, the Company and Nuton LLC (“Nuton”), a Rio Tinto Venture, have mutually agreed to commence discussions in January with respect to an amicable early termination of the option to joint venture … Continued

Lithium Royalty Corp. Enters into Agreement to Acquire Cash Flowing Goulamina Royalty Operated by Ganfeng Lithium

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Strategic acquisition enhances LRC’s portfolio with exposure to a tier-one, large-scale producing lithium asset with best-in-class operator on a low-cost asset LRC enters into agreement to acquire a 1.5% Trailing Product Sales Fee (TPSF) royalty on the world-class producing Goulamina lithium project from Leo Lithium for A$40 million Goulamina 1.5% TPSF royalty on up to … Continued

Conditions favourable for Australia’s livestock sector – Rabobank 2026 outlook

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Export market demand has supported elevated prices for Australian lamb, mutton and beef through much of 2025, with favourable market conditions expected to continue into the new year, according to agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank.   In its Global animal protein outlook 2026, the bank’s RaboResearch division says high cattle inventories will maintain elevated Australian beef … Continued

Firefighters counter misinformation on battery storage risks

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Anti‑renewables campaigners are increasingly weaponising community concerns about battery storage systems, spreading misinformation that threatens to derail Australia’s urgent energy transition. Australia, like other carbon‑intensive nations, must take decisive action to prevent climate change impacts from becoming irreversible. An important part of this action must include a rapid shift away from fossil fuels to renewables, … Continued

WA farmers weigh bumper harvest against economic pressures as they look to year ahead

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Key Facts:   Results at a glance: ■       WA winter crops on track for record yields, but economic pressures keeping a lid on confidence.  ■       Farmers are cautious of rising input costs combined with softening commodity prices.  ■       Investment intention in WA remains strong, with farmers investing in on-farm efficiency gains. Western Australian farmers are … Continued

Tasmanian farmers finish year as most confident in nation

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Key Facts:   Results at a glance: ■       Tasmanian farmer sentiment continues to sit well above national levels. ■       Optimism is driven by commodity prices and improved seasonal conditions. ■       Cost of production did temper positivity as farmers budget for increasing input costs. Tasmanian farmers are finishing the year continuing to lead the nation as … Continued

Victorian farm sector confidence climbs to four-year high

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Key Facts: Results at a glance: ■       Improving seasonal conditions, strong commodity prices and international market opportunities drive sense of optimism for Victorian farmers. ■       Agricultural producers in the Western District are the most confident in the state. ■       In line with rising confidence, farmers’ investment intentions have also increased. Confidence among Victorian farmers continues … Continued