Vivek Dhar

OUTCROP

China and metals: it's going to get very messy

And just wait until Beijing pushes the Taiwan invasion button, writes Robin Bromby

24 August 2023

INNOVATION

CATL launches new long-range battery

Lithium remains the dominant chemistry

20 August 2023

OUTCROP

The canary in the battery metals mine

One metal sector is ill-prepared to meet the coming supply challenge, writes Robin Bromby

20 April 2023

OUTCROP

How many lithium players do we need?

Plus: one analyst fails to see gold taking off this year

23 February 2023

OUTCROP

Metal prices: can China save us again?

The central banks certainly can't — and won't. The Outcrop by Robin Bromby

29 September 2022

OUTCROP

The end of the golden weather for iron ore?

Plus: Another Bendigo gold story in the making — and a mining CEO who can live on $26,000 a year!

18 August 2022

OUTCROP

Who knew? — tantalising geographic insights from the latest mining presentations

Plus: a cautionary word re China's plans for centralised iron ore purchasing, writes Robin Bromby

22 July 2022

OUTCROP

Copper shows us the way — down

Being a resource stock investor just got a lot harder. The Outcrop by Robin Bromby

07 July 2022

RESOURCE STOCKS

Stinger Could Be a Game-Changer

High-grade TREO, niobium, and scandium hits highlight Stinger’s potential

RESOURCE STOCKS

Youanmi Acceleration: 24-Hour Mining Begins

What round-the-clock mining means for timelines, new works, dewatering, and approvals.

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

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