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THE Australian Government has released a Critical Minerals Strategy Report, exposing huge holes in the supply chain as tensions between Beijing and Washington heat up. The 17 elements that make up the rare earths are vital to high-tech appliances for both domestic and military use, and the heavy rare earths are the fundamental component in the powerful magnets used in electric vehicle motors. The report highlights Australia’s status as the world’s second largest producer of rare earths, and therefore perfectly positioned to supply the US with the high-tech elements, particularly the heavy rare earths that China has traditionally dominated. Resources and Northern Australia Minister Matt Canavan said that the Critical Minerals Strategy would prepare Australia to become the alternative to...

Horizon Minerals strikes gold HIGH grade drill results have been announced at the Rose Hill, Gunga West and Golden Ridge gold mining projects in WA. The sites, near Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie, were acquired by Horizon Minerals under an asset swap with Northern Star resources in September and December last year. According to Horizon management, Rosehill has produced about 1340 oz of gold at 8.3g/t gold from 5000t since 1898. The drill results came after 12 Reverse Circulation (RC) holes at Rose Hill, which were conducted for the purpose of due diligence. Significant assays of gold, associated with stock work quartz veining and increased pyrite abundance, were found within a steep dipping, porphyry host rock. Confirmation of solid gold mineralisation was...

Fortescue-Pride WA 3-year partnership Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has a three-year partnership with Pride WA to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community in WA. The partnership comprises PrideFEST, which is Pride WA’s flagship annual event and the State’s largest celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. It also supports Perth’s bid to bring the world’s largest LGBTQ+ sports and culture event, the Gay Games, to the State. Pride WA chief executive Dr Lauren Butterly says the organisation is excited to partner with the mining giant. “We know how important it is for our community to be able to celebrate PrideFEST with their colleagues,...