Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Monday (November 24) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC.

Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news.

Bitcoin price performance, November 24, 2025.

Chart via TradingView.

However, market sentiment remains cautious, with the Fear and Greed Index reading 12 at market close. Increased open interest and large short liquidations suggest potential volatility and possible rebound dynamics.

“In the short term, a rebound is highly likely, but if we fall again and lose the US$80,000 level, the probability of facing a much tougher period becomes significantly higher,” CryptoQuant said in a post on X.

Bitcoin’s relative strength index at 58.52 indicates a moderately bullish momentum, but is still comfortably below overbought territory. A -0.005 funding rate indicates traders are still somewhat bearish, but short liquidations may start to shift momentum upward. Economic data due later this week could uplift markets if it reinforces expectations of interest rate cuts. Market odds of an interest rate cut from the US Federal Rserve in December have risen recently, with many sources placing the probability around 70 to 79 percent.

Meanwhile, ETH (ETH) was US$2,973.36, up by 5.1 percent in 24 hours. Liquidations of US$39.75 million, predominantly in short positions, may have fueled upward price pressure through a short squeeze.

Open interest rose 3.07 percent to US$35.93 billion, suggesting increasing trader engagement and speculative activity in Ether derivatives. A funding rate of zero reflects a balance between bullish and bearish sentiment among traders at this moment.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

Securities Disclosure: I, Meagen Seatter, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

Altech Batteries (ATC:AU) has announced Altech – Design Completed for UPS Battery System

Download the PDF here.

BHP (ASX:BHP,NYSE:BHP,LSE:BHP) confirmed in a Monday (November 24) statement that its merger discussions with Anglo American (LSE:AAL,OTCQX:NGLOY) have officially ended.

The discussions trace back to April 2024, when BHP made its first offer to Anglo to combine their copper assets.

Copper has become a prime focus for various major mining companies as they seek scale and efficiency in the face of tightening supply and the costly hunt for new deposits.

BHP’s 2024 pursuit yielded a total of three offers, the last of which Anglo rejected in May of that year.

At the time, Anglo said that the deal did not meet its expectations.

That rejection didn’t entirely dissuade BHP, which according to Bloomberg made a new advance on Anglo last week.

The news outlet describes the move as a ‘last-minute proposal’ that would have prevented Anglo’s planned merger with Canada’s Teck Resources (TSX:TECK.A,TECK.B,NYSE:TECK). The combined Anglo-Teck entity is projected to become the second largest listed copper-focused producer after BHP.

In its statement, BHP said it is now abandoning its Anglo bid for good:

“Whilst BHP continues to believe that a combination with Anglo American would have had strong strategic merits and created significant value for all stakeholders, BHP is confident in the highly compelling potential of its own organic growth strategy.’

According to media reports, BHP saw a deal with Anglo as a means to keep its dominance in copper.

“While it remains the world’s top producer, its lead is narrowing in the years ahead without significant new projects,” Reuters notes. The news outlet quotes Berenberg analysts, who believe the Anglo-Teck merger now looks more solid.

“A BHP bid for Anglo would have frustrated that deal, but with BHP now stepping away, it appears that the interloper risk for Anglo has materially reduced and the Anglo/Teck Resources deal is likely to go ahead, assuming approvals are received,’ the firm wrote. The deal is still awaiting approval under the Investment Canada Act.

Securities Disclosure: I, Gabrielle de la Cruz, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

International Graphite (IG6:AU) has announced Land purchased for Collie plant development

Download the PDF here.

News Provided by ABN Newswire via QuoteMedia

News Provided by ABN Newswire via QuoteMedia

News Provided by Newsfile via QuoteMedia

Nutrien (TSX:NTR) has chosen the Port of Longview in Washington state as the preferred site for a new potash export terminal, shifting one of Canada’s largest resource expansions across the border.

The Saskatchewan-based producer said that Longview emerged as the strongest candidate after evaluating 30 criteria, including rail access, deep-water capability and overall construction feasibility.

Nutrien maintained the Longview site is intended to complement its existing Canadian terminals, not replace them, and emphasized that planning remains in early stages.

A final investment decision is expected in 2027, and the proposed US facility could handle five to six million metric annually, with full build-out likely requiring between US$500 million and US$1 billion.

Stuart Smyth, a professor in the University of Saskatchewan’s Agricultural and Resource Economics department, said that Canada’s regulatory environment and rail bottlenecks have become decisive factors.

“To put a billion-dollar investment in place is going to require rail capacity improvements, and by the sounds of what Nutrien is saying, things are easier to get done in the United States than they are in Canada,” he said in an interview with CBC.

Smyth added that discussions around this move likely began years ago, well before recent trade tensions.

Nutrien, the world’s largest potash fertilizer producer, mines the mineral from six underground operations in Saskatchewan and ships most of its exports—up to 11 million metric tons per year—through Neptune Terminals in Vancouver’s North Shore.

Canpotex, co-owned by Nutrien, already ships about three million metric tons through Portland, Oregon, demonstrating a long-running reliance on US infrastructure when Canadian capacity tightens.

The Port of Vancouver reported potash exports up 26 percent year-over-year, but expansion at its North Shore and Westshore terminals may still fall short of projected global demand. Nutrien has repeatedly raised concerns about transportation delays in Canada and has cited rail congestion in Metro Vancouver and labour disputes that have disrupted past shipments.

The company said the Longview plan is designed to ensure reliability as it competes for market share in Asia.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

East Star Resources Plc (LSE: EST), the Kazakhstan-focused gold and base metals explorer, is pleased to announce an Independent JORC-Compliant Exploration Target (the ‘Exploration Target’) for the Soviet-era Rulikha Deposit. The Rulikha Deposit is located primarily on East Star’s 100%-owned tenements in the East Region of Kazakhstan. The estimate contains an upper limit of 23Mt @ 2.4% copper equivalent (CuEq), constrained by an open pit using the processing recoveries and metal prices contained in Table 2 below. Using the upper limit assessment, the deposit has the potential to contain over 550,000 tonnes of copper; nearly double the CuEq metal of the Company’s Verkhuba Copper Deposit.

The town of Rulikha and the district of Shemonaikha have already provided East Star with the required land access approvals to drill, however, further environmental approvals are still required.

Highlights:

• Near-surface, high-grade copper
  • Vein 1 contains very high Cu grades and significant thickness
  • Mineralisation begins from approximately 30 m depth resulting in a low strip ratio
• Multiple payable metals
  • Contributions from Zn, Ag, Pb and Au improve optionality and potential economics
• Excellent infrastructure
  • Rail (<2km), roads, power lines, existing concentrators within trucking/rail distance
• Large mineralised system
  • Numerous mineralised lenses over a 1.9 km strike
  • Additional untested anomalies (such as the Rulikha North IP target) provide significant upside beyond current modelling
• Water, the local settlement, and moving infrastructure are three hurdles which need to be overcome for permitting drilling and any future mining of this deposit

Table 1: Exploration Target, Upper and Lower Limit

Independent Consultant Recommendations to Convert to a Mineral Resource

1. Verification/twin drilling of Vein 1 and upper lens system

2. Infill drilling to confirm continuity and reduce spacing

3. Density measurements

4. Metallurgical sampling

5. Regulatory approvals for water-protection areas

Alex Walker, CEO of East Star Resources, commented:

‘We’re delighted to add a second and significant multi-element advanced exploration target to our portfolio. If converted to a JORC resource, Rulikha could increase our copper inventory by three times, while the economic modelling, based on the limited historic drill data available, provides an early indication of an extremely robust operation. East Star will need to undertake the significant consulting work to advance this project, and we look forward to working with the government and local communities to realise the shared benefits such a development could bring.’

Figure 1: Two Priority Target Areas Requiring Verification Drilling

Figure 2: Samples from Site Containing Copper Oxides and Sulphides Directly Above Target 1

Table 2: Pit Optimisation Parameters

Reference

Nichols, R (2025) Estimation and Reporting of an Exploration Target for the Rulikha Deposit, East Kazakhstan. [Accessed 20 November 2025]. Available at: https://www.eaststarplc.com/presentationsandreports

Contacts:

East Star Resources Plc

Alex Walker, Chief Executive Officer
Tel: +44 (0)20 7390 0234 (via Vigo Consulting)

SI Capital (Corporate Broker)

Nick Emerson
Tel: +44 (0)1483 413 500

Vigo Consulting (Investor Relations)

Ben Simons / Peter Jacob / Anna Stacey
Tel: +44 (0)20 7390 0234

About East Star Resources Plc

East Star Resources is focused on the discovery and development of copper and gold in Kazakhstan. The Company is pursuing multiple exploration strategies including:

• Volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) exploration, which to date includes a deposit with a maiden JORC MRE of 20.3Mt @ 1.16% copper, 1.54% zinc and 0.27% lead, in an infrastructure-rich region, amenable to a low capex development
• Copper porphyry and epithermal gold exploration, with multiple opportunities for Tier 1 deposits and a $25 million+ strategic JV agreement with Endeavour Mining for gold exploration

Visit our website:

www.eaststarplc.com

Follow us on social media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/east-star-resources/

X: https://x.com/EastStar_PLC

Subscribe to our email alert service to be notified whenever East Star releases news:

www.eaststarplc.com/newsalerts

The person who arranged for the release of this announcement was Alex Walker, CEO of the Company.

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of Regulation 2014/596/EU which is part of domestic UK law pursuant to the Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (SI 2019/310) (‘UK MAR’). Upon the publication of this announcement, this inside information (as defined in UK MAR) is now considered to be in the public domain.

Source

New Frontier Minerals Ltd (LSE and ASX: NFM) is pleased to advise that it has received firm commitments to subscribe for A$2,250,000 (before costs) through a placement of 107,142,857 shares (‘New Share‘) to professional and sophisticated investors at an issue price of $0.021 per share (‘Placement‘). Participants in the Placement will receive one (1) free attaching option for every two (2) New Shares allocated in the Placement, with an exercise price of $0.04 per option and a 2-year expiry from the date of issue (‘Attaching Options‘).

Highlights:

• New Frontier successfully completes a $2.25m placement at $0.021 per share, with strong support from new and existing sophisticated and institutional investors
• The funds will be utilised to expedite advancing the Harts Range Project post-entering a binding commercial framework with Metallium Ltd (ASX: MTM)1, which aims to:
  • Create a novel processing pathway for Harts Range ore, targeting Heavy Rare Earth Elements (HREE) supply to US magnet and defence customers
• The key catalyst was using MTM’s proprietary Flash Joule Heating (FJH) technology on Harts Range raw ore (25kg bulk sample), which delivered exceptional beneficiation results, including1:
  • ~20x upgrade in total REO from 1.7% → 35 % (TREO) in a single step flash; and
  • ~53x enrichment in dysprosium (Dy2O3) to 10.03% and 21x in terbium (Tb4O7) to 0.64% – with complete removal of detectable Fe, Si and Th from raw, un-beneficiated (no flotation, acid leaching or hydrometallurgical pre-conditioning) ore
• Drilling results are expected over the coming weeks as a ~2,500m RC drilling campaign (up to 46 holes), commences at Harts Range, targeting depth extensions of HREE mineralisation, particularly dysprosium and terbium
• Funds will also be allocated to progress the mining lease application2 at the NW Queensland Copper Project including ongoing work with Austral Resources Ltd (ASX: AR1)

Gerrard Hall, Chairman, commented:

‘Receiving the exceptional beneficiation results for dysprosium and terbium from Harts Range raw ore then executing a binding commercial framework with Metallium to create a potential pathway to supply US magnet and defence customers has built up tremendous forward momentum for New Frontier ahead of our maiden drilling campaign getting underway. As such, we are delighted with the overwhelming support from new and existing investors for this capital raise.

The funds will enable the Company to expedite advancing the Harts Range Project and build upon the emerging relationship with Metallium, while concurrently progressing work on the Big One mining license application at the NW Queensland Copper Project. This is an exciting time for New Frontier. With clear development routes for both the Harts Range and NW Queensland Projects, the Board believes the Company is well positioned to deliver significant value for shareholders.’

Placement Details

Under the Placement, the Company will issue 107,142,857 New Shares at an issue price of $0.021 per

share to raise $2,250,000 (before costs). The issue price of $0.021 per New Share represents:

• 16.0% discount to the last close price of A$0.025 on Thursday, 20 November 2025; and
• 15.8% discount to the 10-day volume weighted average price of A$0.0249.

The Company will also issue 53,571,430 Attaching Options. The Attaching Options will be issued subject to shareholder approval, to be obtained at a General Meeting (‘EGM’) of the Company which is intended to be held on or around 31 January 2026 (refer to proposed Placement timetable below). The New Shares issued under the Placement and shares issued upon the exercise of the Attaching Options will rank pari passu with the Company’s existing shares on issue. A total of 33,083,033 New Shares will be issued under ASX Listing Rule 7.1 and a total of 74,059,824 New Shares will be issued under ASX Listing Rule 7.1A.

The capital raised from the placement will be used for ongoing exploration and related activities including:

• Expediting development work at Harts Range and development of a commercial framework with Metallium;
• Big One Deposit mining lease application and ongoing work with Austral Resources; and
• General working capital.

Bell Potter Securities Limited acted as Lead Manager and Bookrunner to the placement. Refer to Appendix 3B dated 25 November 2025 for details of the Lead Manager fees.

The proposed Placement timetable is set out below:

The above timetable is indicative only and subject to change. New Frontier reserves the right to amend any or all of these dates at its absolute discretion, subject to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), the ASX Listing Rules and any other applicable laws. The quotation of the new shares is subject to approval from the ASX.

Authorised by the Board of New Frontier Minerals Ltd.

For further information please contact:

REFERENCES

1. NFM ASX Release (18 November 2025) – Binding Commercial Framework with Metallium Post Exceptional Heavy Rare Earth Results from Harts Range
2. NFM ASX Release (13 November 2025) – NFM Lodges Mining Lease Application for Big One Copper Deposit

About New Frontier Minerals

New Frontier Minerals Limited is an Australian-based focussed explorer, with a strategy to develop multi-commodity assets that demonstrate future potential as an economic mining operation. Through the application of disciplined and structured exploration, New Frontier has identified assets deemed core and is actively progressing these interests up the value curve. Current focus will be on advancing exploration activity at the Harts Range Niobium, Uranium and Heavy Rare Earths Project which is circa 140km north-east from Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. Other interests include the NWQ Copper Project, situated in the copper-belt district circa 150km north of Mt Isa in Queensland.

New Frontier Minerals is listed on the LSE and ASX under the ticker ‘NFM’.

Competent Persons Statement

The scientific and technical information in this announcement, which relates to metallurgical results, exploration results and the geology of the deposits described, is based on information compiled and approved for release by Mark Biggs. Mark Biggs is a Member of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM Member # 107188) and meets the requirements of a Competent Person as defined by the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC Code 2012 Edition). Mark Biggs has 35 years of experience relevant to Rare Earth Elements (REE), industrial mineral copper mineralisation types, as well as expertise in the quality and potential mining methods of the deposits under consideration. Additionally, he has 25 years of experience in the estimation, assessment, and evaluation of exploration results and mineral resource estimates, which are the activities for which he accepts responsibility. He also successfully completed an AusIMM Online Course Certificate in 2012 JORC Code Reporting. Mark Biggs is a consultant with ROM Resources and was engaged by New Frontier Minerals Limited to prepare the documentation for several prospects, specifically those within the Harts Range Prospects upon which the Report is based. Mr Biggs consents to the inclusion in this announcement of the matters based on his information and supporting documents in the form and context in which it appears.

Furthermore, the full nature of the relationship between himself and New Frontier Minerals Limited has been disclosed, including any potential conflicts of interest. Mark Biggs is a director of ROM Resources, a company that is a shareholder of New Frontier Minerals Limited, and ROM Resources provides occasional geological consultancy services to New Frontier Minerals Limited.

The Report or excerpts referenced in this statement have been reviewed, ensuring that they are based on and accurately reflect, in both form and context, the supporting documentation relating to exploration results and any mineral resource estimates. The release of the Report and this statement has been consented to by the Directors of New Frontier Minerals Limited.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain information in this document refers to the intentions of New Frontier Minerals Ltd, but these are not intended to be forecasts, forward-looking statements, or statements about future matters for the purposes of the Corporations Act or any other applicable law. The occurrence of events in the future is subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause New Frontier Minerals Ltd’s actual results, performance, or achievements to differ from those referred to in this announcement. Accordingly, New Frontier Minerals Ltd, its directors, officers, employees, and agents, do not give any assurance or guarantee that the occurrence of the events referred to in this announcement will occur as contemplated. The interpretations and conclusions reached in this announcement are based on current geological theory and the best evidence available to the authors at the time of writing. It is the nature of all scientific conclusions that they are founded on an assessment of probabilities and, however high these probabilities might be, they make no claim for complete certainty. Any economic decisions that might be taken based on interpretations or conclusions contained in this announcement will therefore carry an element of risk. The announcement may contain forward-looking statements that involve several risks and uncertainties. These risks include but are not limited to, economic conditions, stock market fluctuations, commodity demand and price movements, access to infrastructure, timing of approvals, regulatory risks, operational risks, reliance on key personnel, Ore Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates, native title, foreign currency fluctuations, exploration risks, mining development, construction, and commissioning risk. These forward-looking statements are expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. These statements reflect current expectations, intentions or strategies regarding the future and assumptions based on currently available information. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties materialise, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary from the expectations, intentions and strategies described in this announcement. No obligation is assumed to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, opinions, and estimates should change or to reflect other future developments.

Source