Proactive’s Tylah Tully gives an outlook for base metals in 2025. Base metals, including copper, aluminium, zinc, nickel, and lead, remain essential for modern industry, with applications in infrastructure, transportation, technology and renewable energy. However, these cyclical commodities currently face low prices due to seasonal factors, a strong US dollar and geopolitical uncertainties. Analysts anticipate a recovery driven by potential US Federal Reserve rate cuts, economic stimulus in China, and continued infrastructure and energy transition investments. Magnetite Mines Ltd (ASX:MGT) is focused on low-carbon steelmaking with its Razorback Iron Ore Project in South Australia, targeting premium Direct Reduction (DR) grade iron ore concentrates. The company submitted a Mining Lease Proposal and signed a non-binding agreement with JFE Steel to fund a definitive feasibility study. FireFly Metals Ltd (ASX:FFM) is advancing its Green Bay Ming Mine in Canada, reporting 86.3 metres at 3.7% copper equivalent in 2024. A resource update is planned to expand the current 59-million-tonne estimate at 2% copper equivalent. Cyclone Metals Ltd (ASX:CLE) Iron Bear Project in Canada produced DR pellets with a metallisation ratio of 99.1%. Ongoing metallurgical testing supports steel mill evaluations and offtake discussions. Cyprium Metals Ltd (ASX:CYM) has confirmed the Nifty Copper Complex in Western Australia is economically viable, with a pre-feasibility study estimating A$9.2 billion in gross revenue and A$1.13 billion NPV. The project plans dual production strategies for copper concentrates and cathodes. Leeuwin Metals Ltd (ASX:LM1) has an Iron Ore Project in Western Australia where it has expanded its mineralised footprint to 2.4 kilometres, with iron grades exceeding 50%. The company progresses towards tenement grants and further exploration. #ProactiveInvestors #MagnetiteMines, #FireFlyMetals, #CycloneMetals, #CypriumMetals, #LeeuwinMetals, #ASX, #BaseMetals, #ASXMining, #Copper, #IronOre, #SustainableMining #GreenSteel, #EnergyTransition, #Nickel, #Lithium, #Infrastructure, #MiningUpdates, #ResourceDevelopment, #CriticalMetals, #ExplorationSuccess, #MiningAustralia