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Gold and silver plunge 25.5% and 50% from peaks amid war-driven volatility, but contrarians see positioning-driven selloff creating opportunities in precious metals producers.

Rio Tinto and BHP complete Arizona land exchange for Resolution Copper project, one of world's largest undeveloped deposits, despite tribal opposition.

Global bioleaching market projected to grow from $10.1B in 2024 to $21.4B by 2033 at 8.9% annual rate, driven by ore depletion and sustainability demands.

Copper prices strengthen amid surging demand from electrification, AI infrastructure, and renewables. Supply constraints from mining challenges support elevated valuations despite current high inventories.

BHP's share price hits record $74.27 as copper revenues surpass iron ore for the first time in 170 years, reflecting global demand shifts toward AI infrastructure and renewable energy.

Rio Tinto acquires majority stake in Nemaska Lithium, planning $300M Quebec investment to expand lithium operations amid growing EV demand.

U.S. copper constraint shifts from mining to processing capacity. Smelting and refining lag behind production, limiting supply chain despite strong mining output and elevated prices.

Australia's $1.8T economy balances service sector strength with commodity export dependence, particularly on China. Resource volatility shapes investment risk profiles despite strong macroeconomic fundamentals.