Commodities Face Challenges Despite Lithium's Strength
- Relative stability in commodities markets amid macroeconomic headwinds
- Subdued exploration activity observed in mining sector
- Lithium stands out with record drilling projects and high-value discoveries
- Financings and M&A down amid weaker metals prices and equity markets
- Trends of weak drilling and fundraising continued into September quarter
- Markets pressured by hawkish outlook for major economies