Board Change • May 20
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Independent Non-Executive Director Colin Moorhead was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2025. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • May 01
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Independent Non-Executive Director Colin Moorhead was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2025. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Recent Insider Transactions • Dec 25
Independent Non-Executive Director recently sold AU$525k worth of stock On the 22nd of December, Xi Xi sold around 10k shares on-market at roughly AU$52.45 per share. This transaction amounted to 39% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Despite this recent sale, insiders have collectively bought AU$435k more than they sold in the last 12 months. Board Change • Dec 24
High number of new directors There are 6 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Independent Non-Executive Director Colin Moorhead was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2025. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Ankündigung • Oct 10
Mineral Resources Limited Announces Board and Committee Changes Mineral Resources Limited announced the appointment of Susan Ferrier and Colin Moorhead as Independent Non-Executive Directors effective 10 October 2025. Ms Ferrier and Mr. Moorhead bring decades of leadership experience in mining, finance and professional services, together contributing significant operational, cultural and governance expertise to the Board. Susan Ferrier: Ms Ferrier is an accomplished board director and C-suite executive with more than 30 years of global experience in human resources leadership, cultural transformation and governance across finance and professional services. Between 2019 and 2023, she was Group Executive for People and Culture at National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) where she led a transformation of the human resources function and was accountable for enterprise- wide culture and leadership programs. For the eight years prior, Ms Ferrier held senior global roles with KPMG International, including Global Head of People, Global Head of Inclusion and Diversity, and Australian Managing Partner for People and Culture. Her career also includes 15 years in the United Kingdom in global and regional roles for major financial services organizations including HSBC, Deutsche Bank and ING. Ms Ferrier currently serves as co-Chair of Jawun, a non-profit organisation supporting economic and social development in Indigenous communities. She is also a board member of Airservices Australia and Sydney Symphony Orchestra, where she chairs their respective Remuneration Committees, and serves on the People and Culture Committee at the University of Sydney. Ms Ferrier holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sydney and is a member of Chief Executive Women. Colin Moorhead: Mr. Moorhead is a seasoned non-executive director, mining executive and geologist with an extensive track record over 35 years across the mining sector. His career spans exploration, project development and operational leadership in the gold, copper, mineral sands and rare earths sectors. Most recently he was Executive Chair and Managing Director of Xanadu Mines, a copper and gold explorer with projects in Mongolia. Under his leadership, the company was successfully sold earlier this year. As Chief Executive Officer of PT Merdeka Copper Gold from 2016 to 2018, Mr. Moorhead also led the successful development of the Tujuh Bukit gold mine in Indonesia, later being appointed an executive director and then non-executive technical director. Earlier in his career, he spent 28 years at Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) 10 of which as an executive, where he was responsible for global exploration and resource development, mine geology and resources and reserves governance. He currently serves as a non-executive director at Ramelius Resources (ASX: RMS), Aeris Resources (ASX: AIS), and VHM Ltd. (ASX: VHM). He is a former president of Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM), a former director of the Australian Minerals Industry Research Association (AMIRA) and a former ex-officio member of the Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC). Mr. Moorhead holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Geology and Geophysics from the University of Melbourne and is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program. Committee update: Following the appointments, Ms Ferrier will become Chair of the Remuneration and People Committee, and a member of the Nomination Committee. Mr. Moorhead will become Chair of the Technical Committee and a member of the Sustainability Committee. Zimi Meka to retire from the Board: The Company also announces that Non-Executive Director Zimi Meka has advised that, after careful consideration, he will not be standing for re-election at this year's AGM due to his considerable commitments with Ausenco. As a result, he will retire from the Board and cease to be a Director at the conclusion of the Company's Annual General Meeting to be held on 20 November 2025. Mr. Meka has made a significant contribution to the Board including a valued contribution to all Board Committees, chairing the Nominations Committee for the recent appointment of the new Board Chair, and helping guide the Company through a difficult recent period. Ankündigung • Sep 25
Mineral Resources Limited, Annual General Meeting, Nov 20, 2025 Mineral Resources Limited, Annual General Meeting, Nov 20, 2025. Reported Earnings • Aug 28
Full year 2025 earnings released: AU$4.59 loss per share (vs AU$0.64 profit in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: AU$4.59 loss per share (down from AU$0.64 profit in FY 2024). Revenue: AU$4.69b (down 11% from FY 2024). Net loss: AU$904.0m (down AU$1.03b from profit in FY 2024). Revenue is forecast to grow 8.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.4% growth forecast for the Metals and Mining industry in Australia. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 90 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Ankündigung • Jul 07
Mineral Resources Limited Announces Board Changes Mineral Resources Limited announced the appointment of Lawrie Tremaine and Ross Carroll as Independent Non-Executive Directors of the MinRes Board effective 7 July 2025. These appointments demonstrate the Board's commitment to renewal, strengthened governance and financial oversight. Together, Mr. Tremaine and Mr. Carroll bring a wealth of executive management, financial, strategic and capital markets expertise gained from senior leadership roles with ASX-listed companies across the resources, energy and mining services sectors. Mr. Tremaine is a distinguished finance executive with more than 35 years' experience in financial and commercial leadership across the mining, mineral processing, manufacturing, and energy sectors, both in
Australia and internationally. Most recently, he was Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Origin Energy for seven years until 2024, where he played a central role in strengthening the balance sheet and guiding capital management. He was previously CFO at Woodside Energy for six years, where he led finance, strategy and commercial functions through major investment decisions. His career also includes 17 years at Alcoa, where he established finance infrastructure across Asia Pacific. Mr. Tremaine currently serves as Chair of MoneyCatcha, a private fintech firm. Mr. Tremaine becomes Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, Chair of the Sustainability Committee and a member of the Ethics and Governance Committee. Mr. Carroll has over 25 years' leadership, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and CFO experience across a range of mining, energy and mining services companies, most recently as CEO of Toronto-listed junior miner Commerce Resources. He was CFO at MMG Limited from 2015 to 2024. During his tenure, he strengthened the company's balance sheet, drove operational efficiencies and led major acquisitions, including the USD 1.9 billion Khoemacau copper mine in Botswana. Between 2012 and 2015, he was CEO of Macmahon Holdings, guiding the mining services contractor through a period of asset divestment and cost reduction. He is also a former CFO of Woodside Energy and previously held a variety of leadership positions in finance and business development at BHP for more than 18 years. Mr. Carroll assumes the position of Chair of the Ethics and Governance Committee and becomes a member of the Audit and Risk Committee and Technical Committee. With the appointments of Mr. Tremaine and Mr. Carroll, the Ethics and Governance Committee will now consist of Mr. Carroll (Chair), Independent Non-Executive Board Chair Malcolm Bundey, Mr. Tremaine and Independent Non-Executive Director Justin Langer. Independent Non-Executive Director Xi Xi stepped down as Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, with that Committee now consisting of Mr. Tremaine (Chair), Ms Xi, Mr. Carroll and Mr. Bundey. Independent Non-Executive Director Colleen Hayward stepped down from the Audit and Risk Committee, a role she has been involved in since May 2023, and continues in roles on the Remuneration and People Committee and the Sustainability Committee. Ankündigung • Jun 30
Yilgarn Iron Investments Pty Ltd acquired Yilgarn Hub Iron Ore Complex of Mineral Resources Limited from Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN). Yilgarn Iron Investments Pty Ltd acquired Yilgarn Hub Iron Ore Complex of Mineral Resources Limited from Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) on June 30, 2025. As part of the acquisition, Yilgarn Iron Investments Pty Ltd has acquired all shares in Yilgarn Iron Pty Ltd, as well as other tenements and land interests across the Yilgarn Hub, associated approvals, licences, entitlements and fixed assets and will be responsible for and indemnifies MinRes against all environmental, closure and rehabilitation liabilities in relation to Yilgarn Hub assets. Following the acquisition, MinRes has retained all gold and lithium rights on tenements within the Yilgarn Hub.
Yilgarn Iron Investments Pty Ltd completed the acquisition of Yilgarn Hub Iron Ore Complex of Mineral Resources Limited from Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) on June 30, 2025. Ankündigung • May 12
An undisclosed buyer acquired an unknown stake in Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) from HESTA managed by H.E.S.T. Australia Ltd. An undisclosed buyer acquired an unknown stake in Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) from HESTA managed by H.E.S.T. Australia Ltd on May 12, 2025.
An undisclosed buyer completed the acquisition of an unknown stake in Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) from HESTA managed by H.E.S.T. Australia Ltd on May 12, 2025. Ankündigung • Apr 25
Mineral Resources Reportedly Explores Sale of Bald Hill Lithium Mine Further speculation has surfaced in the market about asset sales being explored by Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN), with the latest being its $1 billion Bald Hill lithium mine in Western Australia's Goldfields region. DataRoom understands that Mineral Resources adviser JPMorgan may have been quietly courting suitors that could be keen to buy the asset that Chris Ellison's Mineral Resources has outlaid about $1 billion on in terms of investment. However, the mine was placed into care and maintenance late last year following a strategic review on the back of a prolonged period of low lithium prices. DataRoom reported this month that Mineral Resources quietly launched a sale process for its Wodgina lithium operation late last year and has tested the market for an equity raising. This was as bonds for MinRes had started trading at a discount of 10c-15c in the dollar amid volatile market conditions that had weakened bond prices generally as investors search for liquidity. MinRes now says it has no plans to sell Wodgina, suggesting that interest from the groups it approached, such as South Korea's LG Chemical and other Japanese trading houses and car manufactures like Mitsubishi, did not offer an adequate price. Broker consensus estimates for the 50% interest in Wodgina are around $2.2 billion and offers were understood to have come in lower than that. Ankündigung • Mar 24
Mineral Resources Limited Announces Onslow Iron Haulage Operations Resume Mineral Resources Limited advised haulage operations resumed on the Onslow Iron dedicated haul road on the evening of 21 March 2025. The resumption followed constructive discussions with WorkSafe WA regarding controls and risk mitigation. The previously announced works program to upgrade the haul road continues on schedule for completion in
Q1 FY26. Transhipper four, MinRes Rosily, also commenced operations at the Port of Ashburton on 22 March 2025, increasing Onslow Iron's transhipping capacity to 28 million tonnes per annum. FY25 Onslow Iron volume guidance is maintained. Ankündigung • Mar 21
Mineral Resources Limited Provides Update on Onslow Iron Haulage Operations Mineral Resources Limited advised that haulage on the Onslow Iron haul road has been temporarily paused while the Company engages with WorkSafe WA on their notice issued on 18 March 2025 relating to controls and risk-mitigation of the road train operations. MinRes reported to WorkSafe WA that the rear two trailers of a road train had tipped onto their side on the haul road on 17 March 2025. The prime mover and first trailer remained upright, and the operator was not injured. The cause of the incident is under internal investigation. Haulage is continuing via contractor vehicles using alternative routes, and MinRes transhippers will continue to load ocean-going vessels during this period. MinRes has strengthened controls and traffic management on the haul road and currently expects to resume haul road operations without impacting FY25 Onslow Iron volume guidance. Board Change • Feb 04
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Independent Non-Executive Director Jacqui McGill was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2024. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Dec 24
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Independent Non-Executive Director Jacqui McGill was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2024. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Ankündigung • Dec 19
Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd completed the acquisition of Exploration Permits (EP) 368 and 426 from Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN). Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd agreed to acquire Exploration Permits (EP) 368 and 426 from Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) on October 31, 2024. As per the transaction, Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd has also entered into two joint venture agreements over MinRes’ remaining onshore Perth Basin and Carnarvon Basin exploration acreage. The total consideration paid by Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd for the agreements are AUD 1.13 billion.
Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd completed the acquisition of Exploration Permits (EP) 368 and 426 from Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) on December 18, 2024. Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd has received receipt of initial consideration of $780 million. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 21
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 22% After last week's 22% share price decline to AU$39.71, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 61.7x. Average trailing P/E is 13x in the Metals and Mining industry in Australia. Total loss to shareholders of 3.7% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 27
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 18% After last week's 18% share price gain to AU$43.20, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 76.7x. Average trailing P/E is 13x in the Metals and Mining industry in Australia. Total returns to shareholders of 7.8% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at AU$80.86 per share. Ankündigung • Sep 25
Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Inc. acquired 49% stake in Onslow Iron Project’s Haul Road from Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) for AUD 1.3 billion. Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Inc. agreed to acquire 49% stake in Onslow Iron Project’s Haul Road from Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) for AUD 1.3 billion on June 5, 2024. A cash consideration of AUD 1.1 billion will be paid by Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Inc. Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Inc. will pay an earnout/contingent payment of AUD 200 million cash, subject to to achieving a 35Mtpa run rate for any quarter before 30 June, 2026. The completion is expected in the second half of 2024.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. acted as financial advisor for Mineral Resources Limited. David John & David Ryan of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP acted as legal advisor for Mineral Resources Limited. Emin Altiparmak, Igor Bogdanich, Wendy Rae, David Couper, Matthew Whittle, David Donnelly, David McLeish, Eve Lynch and Penny Nikoloudis of Allens advised Morgan Stanley Infrastructure.
As of September 10, 2024, The transaction has been approved by the Foreign Investment Review Board, all conditions precedent are satisfied and completion of the transaction is due to occur within 15 business days.
Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Inc. completed the acquisition of 49% stake in Onslow Iron Project’s Haul Road from Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) on September 25, 2024. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 04
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 18% After last week's 18% share price decline to AU$36.23, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 160x. Average trailing P/E is 13x in the Metals and Mining industry in Australia. Total loss to shareholders of 27% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Aug 29
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: AU$0.64 (vs AU$1.27 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: AU$0.64 (down from AU$1.27 in FY 2023). Revenue: AU$5.75b (up 20% from FY 2023). Net income: AU$125.0m (down 49% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 2.2% (down from 5.1% in FY 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 9.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 1.7% growth forecast for the Metals and Mining industry in Australia. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 54% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 6% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jul 01
Now 41% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 22% to AU$55.15. The fair value is estimated to be AU$94.17, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 17% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 37%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 12% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 27% per annum over the same time period. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jun 21
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 20% to AU$55.80. The fair value is estimated to be AU$71.03, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 17% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 37%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 12% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 26% per annum over the same time period. New Risk • Apr 20
New minor risk - Shareholder dilution The company's shareholders have been diluted in the past year. Increase in shares outstanding: 2.4% This is considered a minor risk. Shareholder dilution occurs when there is an increase in the number of shares on issue that is not proportionally distributed between all shareholders. Often due to the company raising equity capital or some options being converted into stock. All else being equal, if there are more shares outstanding then each existing share will be entitled to a lower proportion of the company's total earnings, thus reducing earnings per share (EPS). While dilution might not always result in lower EPS (like if the company is using the capital to fund an EPS accretive acquisition) in a lot cases it does, along with lower dividends per share and less voting power at shareholder meetings. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (2.2x net interest cover). High level of non-cash earnings (33% accrual ratio). Minor Risks Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (7.9% net profit margin). Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (2.4% increase in shares outstanding). Ankündigung • Mar 20
Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) entered into binding heads of agreement to acquire Lake Johnston Project from Poseidon Nickel Limited (ASX:POS) for AUD 15 million. Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) entered into binding heads of agreement to acquire Lake Johnston Project from Poseidon Nickel Limited (ASX:POS) for AUD 15 million on March 18, 2024. Consideration comprises of AUD 1 million non-refundable cash payment, AUD 6.5 million payable on completion of a formal sale and purchase agreement and AUD 7.5 million deferred payment (payable 12 months after completion). The transaction is conditional upon completion of legal due diligence on the sale assets to the reasonable satisfaction of Mineral Resources, the Parties entering into an assignment deed with the relevant parties in respect of the Ngadju Native Title Agreement on terms acceptable to Poseidon Nickel and the consent of the Minister for Mines and Petroleum being obtained under the Mining Act for the transfer of all the rights and obligations in respect of the tenements. The transaction will provide Poseidon with the funding to execute Mineral Resources' strategy which includes an exploration focus targeting high-grade nickel discoveries, continuing with reduced care and maintenance activities at Black Swan (to conserve funds) and pursuing new opportunities. The transaction is expected to close within thirty days of execution of the binding heads of agreement. Declared Dividend • Feb 23
First half dividend reduced to AU$0.20 Dividend of AU$0.20 is 83% lower than last year. Ex-date: 1st March 2024 Payment date: 26th March 2024 Dividend yield will be 1.4%, which is lower than the industry average of 5.1%. New Risk • Feb 22
New major risk - Financial position The company's interest payments are not well covered by earnings. Net interest cover: 2.2x This is considered a major risk. If the company is unable to fund interest repayments on its debt through profits, it may be forced into reducing its debt burden through selling assets, undertaking a potentially costly capital raising or even into bankruptcy in the worst case scenario. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (2.2x net interest cover). High level of non-cash earnings (33% accrual ratio). Minor Risks Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (7.9% net profit margin). Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (2.2% increase in shares outstanding). Reported Earnings • Feb 22
First half 2024 earnings released: EPS: AU$2.76 (vs AU$2.06 in 1H 2023) First half 2024 results: EPS: AU$2.76 (up from AU$2.06 in 1H 2023). Revenue: AU$2.51b (up 7.0% from 1H 2023). Net income: AU$537.3m (up 38% from 1H 2023). Profit margin: 21% (up from 17% in 1H 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 10% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, while revenues in the Metals and Mining industry in Australia are expected to remain flat. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 37% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 16% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Board Change • Feb 07
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Independent Non-Executive Director Jacqui McGill was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2024. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Jan 02
High number of new directors Independent Non-Executive Director Denise McComish was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2023. Ankündigung • Nov 17
Mineral Resources Limited Appoints Denise Mccomish as an Independent Non-Executive Director, Chair of Audit and Risk Committee, with Effect from 1 December 2023 Mineral Resources Limited announce the appointment of Denise McComish to the MinRes Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 December 2023. Ms McComish will also assume the position of Chair of the Company's Audit and Risk Committee. Ms McComish has extensive financial, corporate, ESG and board experience across multiple sectors, principally in mining, energy, financial services and infrastructure. She was a partner at KPMG in Perth for 30 years and held a number of leadership roles, including as a member of the KPMG Australia board and as National Mining Leader. Ms McComish is currently a Non-Executive Director of Gold Road Resources Limited, Macmahon Holdings Limited, Webjet Limited, WA Electricity Generation and Retail Corporation (Synergy) and Beyond Blue Limited. She is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Chief Executive Women. A current member of the Australian Takeovers Panel and chair of the Advisory Board for the School of Business and Law at Edith Cowan University, she was recognised in the Top 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining in 2018. Ankündigung • Nov 08
Strike Energy Reportedly Out of Race for Oil, Gas Assets The $1 billion West Australian gas producer Strike Energy Limited (ASX:STX) is understood have pulled out of the race to buy Woodside Energy Group Ltd. (ASX:WDS)'s $500 million ($768 million)-plus Pyrenees and Macedon oil and gas projects. The sale process is proving to be slow moving for the suitors that remain in the race, with some questioning whether it will drag out into the new year. It is understood Strike was keen to buy the Macedon project but was not in a position to also take on Pyrenees. The sale process is being run by Morgan Stanley. Woodside inherited the two gas facilities in WA's Carnarvon Basin through its acquisition of BHP's petroleum business last year. First-round bids were received last month, but the offers were not conforming bids, with most suitors only vying for the more popular Macedon asset. DataRoom understands that parties that have been in the data room are The Carlyle Group Inc. (NasdaqGS:CG), Cooper Energy Limited (ASX:COE), the Chris Ellison-backed Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN), billionaire Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd, Carnarvon Energy Limited (ASX:CVN), Strike Energy Limited (ASX:STX), Jadestone Energy plc (AIM:JSE) and Questus Energy LLC. Beach Energy was not thought to have put forward a bid because it currently has an Interim Chief Executive running the company, Bruce Clement. Sources believe that Beach, which is 30% controlled by the interests of billionaire Kerry Stokes and now chaired by his son Ryan on an interim basis, is the logical candidate to buy the assets. Ankündigung • Oct 20
Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) completed the acquisition of additional 40% stake in Kemerton Lithium Hydroxide Plant from Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) entered into binding agreement to acquire additional 40% stake in Kemerton Lithium Hydroxide Plant from Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) on February 23, 2023. As of July 19, 2023, Albemarle Corporation amend the terms of the transaction and agreed to acquire remaining 40% stake in Kemerton Lithium Hydroxide Plant from Mineral Resources for approximately AUD 590 million ($400 million). Albemarle will supply MinRes’ 15% share of spodumene concentrate for use by Kemerton from the Greenbushes mine. MinRes will pay the benchmark price for its share of Greenbushes spodumene concentrate. In similar transaction Albemarle Corporation entered into binding agreement ownership of the Wodgina mine to change from 60% and 40% to 50% and50%. Albemarle is expected to pay MinRes a completion adjustment currently estimated to be AUD 150 million. As of July 19, 2023, upon closing, Albemarle expects to pay Mineral Resources $380 (AUD 557.5 million) - $400 million (AUD 586.9 million) which includes net consideration for the remaining 15% ownership of Kemerton as well as EED settlement adjustments. Actual settlement adjustments will depend on the date of close. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals. The parties anticipate closing the amended arrangements later this year. As of August 2, 2023, the transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2023. Herbert Smith Freehills LLP acted as legal advisor to Kemerton Lithium Hydroxide Plant. Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) completed the acquisition of additional 40% stake in Kemerton Lithium Hydroxide Plant from Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) on October 18, 2023. Ankündigung • Sep 06
Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) entered into an agreement to acquire Bald Hill lithium mine from Alita Resources Limited. Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) entered into an agreement to acquire Bald Hill lithium mine from Alita Resources Limited on September 4, 2023. Alita is currently under administration and McGrathNicol was appointed the administrators of Alita in December 2020. The deed administrators for Alita will be acting on behalf of Alita and have commenced an application in the Supreme Court of Western Australia seeking various orders, including for Alita to be placed into liquidation to allow for the implementation of the proposed acquisition. If the court orders the liquidator to be appointed, MinRes will pay out the secured debt and acquire Alita’s interest in the Bald Hill mine. MinRes expects to fund the potential transaction from existing resources and does not intend to raise equity. Ankündigung • Aug 29
Mineral Resources Limited Declares Fully Franked Ordinary Dividend for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023, Payable on September 27, 2023 The Board of Directors of Mineral Resources Limited declared a fully franked ordinary dividend for fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 of AUD 0.70000000 per share. The dividend is due to be paid on September 27, 2023. Record date: September 11, 2023. Ex-dividend date: September 08, 2023. Ankündigung • Jun 14
Mineral Resources Limited Announces Suspension of Site Operations Mineral Resources Limited is saddened to advise that at approximately 4pm on 12 June 2023 an incident occurred at the Onslow Iron project which tragically resulted in the fatality of an employee of a contractor at the Ken's Bore site. The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) and WA Police have been notified and are making their way to the site. MinRes is working with the contractor to provide care and support to the family and site team. MinRes' Employee Assistance Program service provider and senior leadership from the company have been mobilised to site. MinRes Managing Director Chris Ellison expressed the company's heartfelt condolences to the deceased's family, friends and colleagues. Site operations have been suspended. MinRes will provide further updates as and when appropriate. Recent Insider Transactions • May 09
Independent Non-Executive Director recently sold AU$382k worth of stock On the 1st of May, Kelvin Flynn sold around 5k shares on-market at roughly AU$72.93 per share. This transaction amounted to 24% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was the only on-market transaction from insiders over the last 12 months. Ankündigung • May 05
Mineral Resources Rules Out Liontown Resources Bid Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) boss Chris Ellison has ruled out a potential buyout attempt on lithium miner Liontown Resources Limited (ASX:LTR) or a spin-off of its own lithium operation. The highly regarded billionaire who has built Mineral Resources into a $14 billion resources powerhouse, said he was yet to have a discussion with management of Essential Metals Limited (ASX:ESS) about his intentions for the company after amassing a major stake in the business. Speaking to DataRoom after his presentation at the Macquarie Australia Conference, Mr. Ellison said Essential Metals was highly strategic for its business. "We are yet to have a discussion with management," he said. "We don't want to be aggressive. "We want to work with them." Mineral Resources last month thwarted a buyout attempt of Essential Metals by acquiring 19.55% of the company then voting against a 50c-a-share buyout proposal by IGO and Tianqi. Mr. Ellison said he was uncertain whether MinRes would bid for Essential Metals and may carry out a farm in agreement over its mining opportunities. Mr. Ellison said on the sidelines of the conference when asked about speculation that MinRes was considering a spin-off in the US of its lithium business through JPMorgan, that it was never under any serious consideration by the company. Buying Opportunity • Mar 13
Now 22% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 2.2%. The fair value is estimated to be AU$107, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 25% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 20%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 5.6% per annum. Earnings is also forecast to grow by 1.7% per annum over the same time period. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 02
Upcoming dividend of AU$1.20 per share at 2.8% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 09 March 2023. Payment date: 30 March 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 58% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.8%. Lower than top quartile of Australian dividend payers (7.0%). Lower than average of industry peers (8.2%). Reported Earnings • Feb 24
First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: AU$2.06 (vs AU$0.10 in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: EPS: AU$2.06 (up from AU$0.10 in 1H 2022). Revenue: AU$2.38b (up 76% from 1H 2022). Net income: AU$388.6m (up AU$369.4m from 1H 2022). Profit margin: 16% (up from 1.4% in 1H 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, while revenues in the Metals and Mining industry in Australia are expected to remain flat. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 20% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 73% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Buying Opportunity • Jan 26
Now 21% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 32%. The fair value is estimated to be AU$119, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 29% over the last 3 years, while earnings per share has been flat. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 10.0% per annum. Earnings is also forecast to grow by 16% per annum over the same time period. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 10
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 18% share price gain to AU$82.67, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 8x. Average forward P/E is 8x in the Metals and Mining industry in Australia. Total returns to shareholders of 541% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 10
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 21% share price gain to AU$71.46, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 7x. Average forward P/E is 10x in the Metals and Mining industry in Australia. Total returns to shareholders of 458% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at AU$81.43 per share. Ankündigung • Aug 29
Mineral Resources Limited Declares Fully Franked Final Dividend for Fiscal Year 2022, Payable on 23 September 2022 The Board of Directors of Mineral Resources Limited declared a fully franked final dividend for fiscal year 2022 of $1.00 per share. The dividend is due to be paid on 23 September 2022 to shareholders on the register at 5 September 2022. Reported Earnings • Aug 29
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: AU$1.85 (vs AU$6.73 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: AU$1.85 (down from AU$6.73 in FY 2021). Revenue: AU$3.53b (down 5.5% from FY 2021). Net income: AU$349.2m (down 73% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 9.9% (down from 34% in FY 2021). The decrease in margin was primarily driven by higher expenses. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 93%, compared to a 84,733% growth forecast for the Metals and Mining industry in Australia. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 1% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 70% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Ankündigung • May 20
Mineral Resources Limited Announces Executive Appointments Following the AGM, the Board of Mineral Resources Limited confirmed the appointment of Morien's executive officers, namely: Chief Executive Officer - Dawson Brisco. Ankündigung • May 17
Mineral Resources Limited Appoints Zimi Meka as Non-Executive Director Mineral Resources Limited announced the appointment of Zimi Meka to the Board of MinRes as an Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 17 May 2022. Mr. Meka is the Chief Executive Officer and a founding director of consulting and engineering firm, Ausenco Pty Ltd. He has over 35 years' experience in the design, construction and operation of minerals processing plants and infrastructure, both in Australia and internationally. He has grown Ausenco from its inception in Australia into a well-respected global business with over 3,000 people across 26 offices in 14 countries servicing the minerals & metals, oil & gas and industrial sectors. Ankündigung • May 13
Mineral Resources Limited Announces Board Changes Mineral Resources Limited appointed Meri Verli to board of directors effective May 16, 2022. Meri will also stand for election as a director at the upcoming annual and special meeting of shareholders to be held on June 16, 2022. Meri is an experienced senior finance executive with an extensive background in financial management and reporting, financial and operational recovery, mergers and acquisitions, risk management and strategy development. Meri has held several senior management roles in the gold mining sector, including most recently as senior vice president for business operation management systems and previously as senior vice president finance and treasury at Kirkland Lake Gold, chief financial officer of McEwen Mining Inc. and vice president, finance at Lake Shore Gold from 2007 to 2016. Meri will assume the position of chair of Karora's audit committee. Wendy Kei, current director and audit committee chair, is retiring from the board effective May 16, 2022. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 06
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 18% share price gain to AU$59.52, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 16x. Average forward P/E is 12x in the Metals and Mining industry in Australia. Total returns to shareholders of 293% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at AU$111 per share. Ankündigung • Apr 06
Mineral Resources Limited Provides Lithium Business Update Mineral Resources Limited announced that, in response to unprecedented global customer demand for lithium products, the Company has agreed with its Joint Venture Partners to increase production from the Wodgina and Mt Marion spodumene mines, based in Western Australia. Wodgina Update: Given the strength of market conditions, MinRes and Albemarle Corporation have agreed to accelerate the resumption of production from Train 2 at Wodgina. First spodumene concentrate from this train is expected in July 2022. MinRes is well-progressed with its preparations to recommence operations at Train 1, as previously announced1, with first spodumene concentrate from this train now expected in May 2022 (previously estimated at third quarter of 2022). Each train has a nameplate capacity of 250,000 dry metric tonnes of 6% product. MinRes continues to work with Albemarle to finalise binding agreements to execute the expansion of the MARBL Lithium Joint Venture on terms consistent with the Company's announcement on 9 February 20222. Once concluded, the revised terms will see MinRes responsible for operating Wodgina and Albemarle responsible for operating downstream conversion assets. MinRes will move to a 50% ownership stake in Wodgina. All spodumene produced at Wodgina will ultimately be processed through conversion facilities either built or acquired by a new 50/50 joint venture between MinRes and Albemarle. MinRes will be responsible for contributing its share of the capital costs of this conversion capacity. Any spodumene produced in excess of joint venture conversion capacity will be either toll-converted or sold into the open market. MinRes and Albemarle have also agreed to review the state of global lithium market towards the end of this calendar year to assess timing for the start-up of Train 3 and the possible construction of Train 4. Mt Marion Update: Following the completion of project studies previously foreshadowed along with positive metallurgical test work results, MinRes and its 50/50 Joint Venture partner Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd. (Ganfeng) have agreed to upgrade the Mt Marion processing facilities. This is expected to result in Mt Marion's spodumene concentrate production capacity increasing immediately from 450,000 tonnes per annum to 600,000 tonnes per annum of mixed grade product by April 2022. A second stage of expansion incorporating a Dense Media Separation (DMS) plant upgrade, a new crushing circuit and an upgrade to the mine camp should increase installed plant capacity to a run rate of 900,000 tonnes per annum mixed grade by the end of calendar 2022. The equivalent number of tonnes at a grade of 6% is projected to be approximately 600,000 tonnes per annum. Capital expenditure for both stages is expected to be less than $120 million. In addition to the increased production from its Wodgina and Mt Marion operations, MinRes also announced that spodumene concentrate feed has been introduced into Train 1 of the Kemerton Lithium Hydroxide plant, owned 40/60 with Albemarle. First product from this train is expected by May 2022. Train 2 is targeted for mechanical completion in quarter 4 of 2022, with product expected in that quarter. Ankündigung • Mar 29
Mineral Resources Limited Provides an Project Update on Northern Perth Basin, Western Australia Mineral Resources Limited announced results for well testing activities currently underway at the Lockyer Deep-1 (LD1) conventional gas exploration well, located on Exploration Permit EP368 in the northern Perth Basin, Western Australia. The well test program was designed to determine well deliverability, reservoir quality and gas composition across a 25-metre interval within the Kingia Sandstone and followed on from the previous LD1 drilling program, completed in September 2021, which reached a total depth of 4,274 metres. Ankündigung • Mar 03
Mineral Resources Limited Retires Peter Wade as Chairman Minerals Resources Limited announces that Peter Wade has retired as Non- Executive Chairman and from the Company's Board. The MRL Board has accepted Mr. Wade's decision to retire and appointed James McClements as its new Non-Executive Chairman, in line with a succession plan that has been in place for some time. Over the past 23 years, Mr. Wade has played a pivotal role in growing and transforming MRL into the industry leader it is. Mr. Wade was appointed Managing Director of Crushing Services International (CSI) and PIHA in 1999 and, subsequently, Process Minerals International in 2002. These companies became the foundation blocks on which MRL was built. Mr. Wade managed these companies through a period of sustained growth and development that culminated in the creation of MRL and the Company's listing on the ASX in 2006. Reported Earnings • Feb 11
First half 2022 earnings: EPS in line with expectations, revenues disappoint First half 2022 results: EPS: AU$0.10 (down from AU$2.75 in 1H 2021). Revenue: AU$1.35b (down 12% from 1H 2021). Net income: AU$19.2m (down 96% from 1H 2021). Profit margin: 1.4% (down from 34% in 1H 2021). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 2.4%. Over the next year, revenue is expected to shrink by 1.8% compared to a 728% growth forecast for the industry in Australia. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 38% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 46% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Ankündigung • Feb 01
Mineral Resources Limited Announces New Capacity Allocation Under Port of Port Hedland Development Plan Mineral Resources announced to increase iron ore export capacity at the Port of Port Hedland and to provide a new capacity allocation at Stanley Point berth 3, which subject to all necessary approvals being obtained, would be allocated to the recently announced joint venture between Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd. (Hancock) and MRL. Approvals are expected to be finalised by mid-2022. On 29 November 2021, MRL and Hancock announced an agreement to jointly investigate the development of a new iron ore export facility at SP3, in the South West Creek, where Roy Hill would provide services to both MRL and Hancock for development and operation of the project, including rail haulage and port services. The Project remains subject to the following matters, which are being progressed: further approvals and agreements to develop and operate SP3 and the other associated supporting port infrastructure; and MRL and Hancock each electing to take a positive final investment decision to proceed with the Project following the completion of an expedited feasibility study. If the Project proceeds and SP3 is developed, MRL is aiming to ship at least 20 million tonnes of iron ore per annum. Ankündigung • Jan 31
Mineral Resources Limited Announces Management Appointments Mineral Resources Limited announced the appointment of Kevin Gallagher to the Board of MRL as an Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 March 2022. Mr. Gallagher has significant executive management experience across a range of businesses and is currently the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Santos Limited. Previously, he was CEO of Clough Limited. Earlier in his career, he worked at Woodside Petroleum Limited including as CEO of the North West Shelf Venture. He has a strong record of leading and growing businesses, including overseeing the recent merger between Oil Search and Santos. The Board has resolved to establish a Sustainability Committee (Committee) to support and advise the Board in relation to the Company's sustainability strategy. The Committee will be chaired by Ms Susie Corlett and include Committee members, Ms Xi Xi and Mr. James McClements. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 28
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 15% share price decline to AU$54.00, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 28x. Average forward P/E is 10x in the Metals and Mining industry in Australia. Total returns to shareholders of 300% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at AU$27.91 per share. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 20
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 15% share price decline to AU$52.18, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 8x. Average forward P/E is 11x in the Metals and Mining industry in Australia. Total returns to shareholders of 294% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at AU$46.15 per share. Reported Earnings • Aug 13
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS AU$6.73 (vs AU$5.33 in FY 2020) The company reported a solid full year result with improved earnings and revenues, although profit margins were weaker. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: AU$3.73b (up 76% from FY 2020). Net income: AU$1.27b (up 27% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 34% (down from 47% in FY 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 55% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 61% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Ankündigung • Jul 06
Mineral Resources Secures Rig to Drill Conventional Gas Well Lockyer Deep 1 Mineral Resources Limited announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Energy Resources Limited (ERL) has secured a drilling rig for the conventional
gas exploration well Lockyer Deep 1, situated in the onshore Perth Basin, Western Australia. The Lockyer Deep Prospect is located on exploration permit EP368, in the highly prospective northern section of the Perth Basin that is host to several significant recent conventional gas discoveries. ERL is operator of the EP368 Joint Venture between ERL (80%) and Norwest Energy NL. The Ensign 970 rig contracted to drill Lockyer Deep 1 has just completed three wells in the north Perth Basin and is being mobilized to the Lockyer Deep 1 location to commence drilling later this month. ERL is the largest petroleum acreage holder in the Perth Basin, operating permits covering more than 7,300km2. ERL also holds the largest petroleum acreage in the onshore Northern Carnarvon Basin, with the combination of the Perth and Northern Carnarvon Basins providing a total acreage position in Western Australia of 13,629km2. The Lockyer Deep 1 well aligns with MRL's strategy to secure its own natural gas supply to provide energy security for the Company's current and future mining operations at lower cost and with lower emissions. MRL has committed to achieving Net Zero Emissions by 2050 and is developing a decarbonisation roadmap to enable this target to be achieved as early as possible. A critical aspect of this journey is to reduce the Company's reliance on diesel fuel and utilizing its own natural gas supply as part of the energy transition. Ankündigung • Jun 03
Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) acquired a 7.5% stake in Australian Premium Iron Joint Venture. Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) acquired a 7.5% stake in Australian Premium Iron Joint Venture on June 1, 2021.
Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) completed the acquisition of a 7.5% stake in Australian Premium Iron Joint Venture on June 1, 2021. Ankündigung • Jun 02
Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) acquired 7.5% stake in Aquila Resources Inc. (TSX:AQA) from Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ). Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) acquired 7.5% stake in Aquila Resources Inc. (TSX:AQA) from Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) on June 1, 2021.
Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) completed the acquisition of 7.5% stake in Aquila Resources Inc. (TSX:AQA) from Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) on June 1, 2021. Analyst Estimate Surprise Post Earnings • Feb 12
Revenue misses expectations Revenue missed analyst estimates by 10%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 34%, compared to a 116% growth forecast for the Metals and Mining industry in Australia. Reported Earnings • Feb 11
First half 2021 earnings released: EPS AU$2.75 (vs AU$4.70 in 1H 2020) The company reported a mediocre first half result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues improved. First half 2021 results: Revenue: AU$1.53b (up 55% from 1H 2020). Net income: AU$519.0m (down 41% from 1H 2020). Profit margin: 34% (down from 90% in 1H 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 57% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 23% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 24
New 90-day high: AU$35.71 The company is up 42% from its price of AU$25.06 on 25 September 2020. The Australian market is up 14% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Metals and Mining industry, which is up 17% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is AU$54.31 per share. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 09
New 90-day high: AU$34.96 The company is up 29% from its price of AU$27.06 on 11 September 2020. The Australian market is up 14% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Metals and Mining industry, which is up 13% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is AU$45.43 per share. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 20
New 90-day high: AU$29.91 The company is up 6.0% from its price of AU$28.23 on 21 August 2020. The Australian market is up 8.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. However, it outperformed the Metals and Mining industry, which is down 2.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is AU$17.07 per share. Ankündigung • Sep 30
Mineral Resources Limited Announces Drill Results from Its Pickle Crow Gold Project First Mining Gold Corp. report initial results from the 2020 diamond drill program currently underway at its Pickle Crow Gold Project located in northwestern Ontario, Canada. Auteco Minerals Ltd., First Mining's partner on Pickle Crow, is advancing the Project by completing a 45,000 metre ("m") drill program aimed at expediting resource growth and testing multiple walk-up targets. To date, drilling has intersected high-grade gold mineralization in numerous areas up to 250 m outside the current resource area, with additional targets identified for further drilling in 2020. Auteco commenced its maiden drilling program at Pickle Crow in May this year. To date, nineteen holes totaling 4,464 m have been completed, with assays returned for nine holes and partial assays for a further six holes. Drilling has been successful in intersecting shallow, high-grade mineralization and these results are being followed up with an expanded 45,000 m resource definition and discovery program now underway on site. A 24-person, all-season camp has been established on site to support exploration activities. To expedite resource growth and enable exploration step-outs, a third drill rig will be mobilized in the coming weeks as part of the expanded drilling program. Exploration efforts are currently focused on the definition of potential additional resources within the 'Core Trend', which is host to the current inferred resource and the historical mining and infrastructure. Numerous walk-up drill targets 'in the shadow of the headframe' have been identified from historical drilling datasets, and the current drilling is adding geological confidence to the significant historical intercepts to enable conversion to JORC and NI 43-101 mineral resources. Auteco can earn up to an 80% interest in the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary PC Gold Inc. ("PC Gold"), which owns the Project, and their aggressive drilling program is now fully funded following its recent A$30.4m capital raising. Vein 5 Extension Discovery: 1.7 m at 24.5 g/t Au from 95.7 m in AUDD0013 (including 0.6 m at 65.2 g/t Au from 96 m and 0.3 m at 122.0 g/t Au from 96 m), 0.6 m at 99.4 g/t Au from 167.4 m in AUDD0017 (including 0.3 m at 181.0 g/t Au from 167.4 m), A 210 m step-out to the ENE from the current Vein 5 wireframe resulted in the shallow intersection of 1.7 m at 24.5 g/t Au in AUDD0013. Multiple occurrences of visible gold from within the interval provided encouragement for follow up drilling. A further four holes have now been drilled with assays still pending. Initial assays have also been returned from AUDD0017, 80 m down dip from AUDD0013, which intersected grades of up to 181.0 g/t Au within an interval of 0.6 m averaging 99.35 g/t Au. Initial results are highly encouraging, with AUDD0013 and AUDD0017 indicating vertical continuity in the high-grade vein component of mineralization. Drilling is still wide-spaced (80 m x 80 m) and shallow. Narrow, high-grade intercepts of up to 0.31 m at 61 g/t Au in hole 1-26-27 have been intersected on Vein 5 in historical drilling, a further 550 m below the intercept in AUDD0017 (710 m below surface). Although these intercepts appear narrow the historical drilling only sampled the vein itself, with altered and mineralized wall rock discarded. Coupled with historical indications of high-grade gold on the No. 5 vein at depth, Auteco's drilling provides encouragement for further step-outs in the drilling both to the ENE and WSW, and points to further resource potential from the Vein 5 extension target. Vein 5 remains open in all directions.