capital allocation

Forget the price chart, the real threat to Australian mine margins is hiding in the sulphur bill, the freight invoice and the silica assay

S&P Global’s June quarter market review shows the pressure on Australian operations shifting from what miners sell to what they spend.

By Jamie Wade on September 11, 2026
Efficiency, Production Optimisation, Mineral Processing, Costs, Financial Planning, Cost Control, Contract Management, Procurement Efficiency, ESG, Regulatory Adherence, Environmental Permits, Legislative Updates, Risk, Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Insurance and Liability, Mines & Projects, Development Stages
Australia, Western Australia, Pilbara, Queensland, Mount Isa, Asia, China, Indonesia
Lead, Iron ore, Cobalt, Strategic Minerals, Precious Metals, Lithium, Gold, Silver, Base Metals, Copper, Nickel, Zinc

No country for old haul trucks

The WA Mining Club wanted Aaron Morey’s last word on Four Corners – what it got was a more revealing argument about mining, technology and the dangerous appeal of simple answers.

By Jamie Wade on July 29, 2026
Efficiency, Production Optimisation, Costs, Financial Planning, ESG, Stakeholder Communication, Sustainable Practices, Long-term Planning, Environmental Stewardship, Innovation, Research and Development, Technology Adoption, Risk, Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation
Australia, Western Australia, Pilbara
Iron ore, Base Metals

Why stable jurisdictions, faster permits and clear rules are winning the global mining investment race

The annual temperature check from the Fraser Institute has landed — and while the rocks haven’t moved, capital certainly has.

By Jamie Wade on February 28, 2026
Costs, Financial Planning, Cost Control, ESG, Regulatory Adherence, Environmental Permits, Legislative Updates, Stakeholder Communication, Risk, Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Exploration
Australia, North America, United States, Nevada, Arizona, Alaska, Canada, Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Africa, South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Botswana, Mali, Europe, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Oceania, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Asia, China
Precious Metals, Base Metals, Rare Earth Elements, Strategic Minerals