David Frances

PRECIOUS METALS

New faces changing tack in the Goldfields

Leadership changes at explorers lead to change of focus

03 December 2019

BASE METALS

Tiger not changing spots despite back against wall

Delivering acceptable life-of-mine copper production plan is the current priority

09 January 2019

CAPITAL MARKETS

'No' vote for Novo

Junior the subject of legal action and shareholder queries

28 November 2017

REGULATION

Threat of violence in Novo's Portuguese venture

ASX junior having trouble with local vendor

10 October 2017

EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT

New look for cashed-up Dakota

Dakota Minerals is ramping up work on its Sepeda lithium project in Portugal as its confidence continues

05 May 2017

ENERGY MINERALS

Dakota on Europe's lithium road

Site visit: ASX-listed explorer narrows focus to burgeoning battery supply route

16 November 2016

ENERGY MINERALS

Europe's battery cars are coming

Portugal lithium developer Dakota Minerals plugs into powerful manufacturing demand story

15 November 2016

LEADERSHIP

Europe's new lithium view

Auto-makers drive change in battery minerals market outlook

17 October 2016

RESOURCE STOCKS

Kairos Secures Nyamal Agreement

A look at how the Nyamal agreement unlocks Mt York’s progress, community benefits,

RESOURCE STOCKS

Oval Update: Strike Growth and What It Means

ABM explains new drill visuals, expanding strike, and next steps for the Oval Project

RESOURCE STOCKS

Black Cat JV Powers Star of Mangaroon

Exploring the partnership, project development and investor potential under the JV

RESOURCE STOCKS

Big Wins from Achilles Drills

Achilles Drilling Uncovers High-Grade Silver and Gold from Surface to 250m Depth

Expert-led Insights reports and Analytics tools built on robust data, rigorous analysis and expert commentary covering mining Risk, Projects, ESG, Leadership, and Investor Sentiment.

Expert-led Insights reports and Analytics tools built on robust data, rigorous analysis and expert commentary covering mining Risk, Projects, ESG, Leadership, and Investor Sentiment.

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ESG Mining Company Index 2025: Benchmarking the Future of Sustainable Mining

The ESG Index provides an in-depth evaluation of the ESG performance of 60+ of the world’s largest mining companies. It assesses companies across 10 weighted indicators within 6 essential ESG pillars.

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Leadership Insights 2025

Leadership Insights reveals key trends in priority mining issues through interviews with 15+ top mining company executives and an industrywide survey.

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Mining IQ Risk Analytics

Risk Analytics offers interactive access to World Risk Insight data, allowing you to customise risk views, benchmark jurisdictions, explore data behind scores and read expert commentary to guide your decision-making.

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Project Pipeline Index 2025

View our 50 top mining projects, handpicked using a unique, objective selection process from an expanded database of 600+ global assets.