
About this episode
Our final episode for 2025 is our outro classic, with none other than the AFR’s Pete Ker joining us.
In this special episode, we unpack the biggest stories of the year, including:
• Geopolitics changing the game
• Big-town M&A
• Is Simandou the disruption it’s made out to be
• How succession will change the landscape
• Our 2026 predictions
Thank you, Money Miners, for the fantastic year – we’re truly grateful for your support!
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TIMESTAMPS
(0:00) Intro & Year in Review
(2:50) Geopolitics Shaping Mining
(6:40) Australia’s Critical Minerals Stockpile
(10:30) US-China Trade War & Iron Ore
(27:00) Big Mergers: Anglo, BHP & Majors
(44:00) Favorite Mining Deal of 2025
(52:50) Reviewing 2025 Predictions
(59:30) 2026 Forecasts & Bold Calls
(1:19:50) Wrap-Up & Thank Yous
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