Australian Basic Materials Stock News

West African Resources (ASX:WAF) has caught attention after bringing its Keaca mine online earlier than expected and under budget. Management followed up with plans to ramp up production and to update long-term reserves soon. See our latest analysis for West African Resources. With Keaca now up and running ahead of schedule, market interest has shifted from uncertainty to optimism, and it shows. West African Resources has seen a 31.6% share price return over the past 90 days and an impressive...

Sun Silver held a briefing on its Maverick Springs Project as part of Australia's critical minerals engagement with the U.S., coinciding with the upcoming summit between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Donald Trump scheduled for October 20. This alignment places Sun Silver at the center of international discussions on mineral supply chains and highlights its potential relevance to global resource policy. We'll explore how inclusion in Australia-U.S. critical minerals talks may...

Anticipation is building around AIC Mines (ASX:A1M) as the company confirmed it will release its Q1 2026 final results before the market opens on October 16, 2025. Investors know that earnings updates can reveal key financial and operational trends. See our latest analysis for AIC Mines. Recent momentum around AIC Mines stands out, with a 31.8% one-month share price return and a 35.9% gain over the last 90 days, suggesting growing optimism. Although long-term total returns are still catching...

Key Insights APA Group's Annual General Meeting to take place on 22nd of October CEO Adam Watson's total compensation...

The Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) released its full-year results, showing net income and earnings per share down from last year. This earnings announcement comes just before the bank’s upcoming quarterly call, drawing close investor focus. See our latest analysis for Bank of Queensland. Shares of Bank of Queensland have seen some ups and downs lately, with a mild 1-month share price return of 0.6% but a steeper 8.1% decline over the past three months as the market digested weaker earnings...

Argo Investments Limited recently released its estimated pre-tax net tangible asset (NTA) backing per share and announced that Director Jason Beddow increased his direct holdings after exercising vested Executive Performance Rights. This combination of transparency around NTA and direct share acquisitions by management underscores the company’s commitment to strong governance and alignment with shareholders’ interests. We’ll explore how management’s recent share acquisition reinforces Argo’s...

Investor interest in Aeris Resources (ASX:AIS) has picked up following Macquarie’s downgrade. This move came after Aeris shares surged and production forecasts were trimmed, raising fresh questions about the company’s valuation and outlook. See our latest analysis for Aeris Resources. This latest surge has put Aeris Resources in the spotlight, with a 1-day share price return of 8.2% and momentum that has seen the stock climb 240% year-to-date. These gains follow a string of strong...

With its stock down 4.9% over the past week, it is easy to disregard Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL). However, the...

Dateline Resources (ASX:DTR) is drawing increased investor focus after its Colosseum gold and rare earths project secured federal mining approvals and received public endorsements from the US government. This highlights the site’s strategic significance for critical minerals. See our latest analysis for Dateline Resources. Dateline Resources has been anything but quiet this year, with the share price rocketing 88% in the past month and a staggering 162% year-to-date. This performance is due...

Australian shares are showing resilience, with the ASX rallying despite recent volatility in global markets influenced by U.S. political and economic concerns. For investors looking beyond the major players, penny stocks—often representing smaller or emerging companies—can still offer intriguing potential for growth. While the term "penny stock" may seem outdated, these investments can uncover hidden value when backed by solid financial health, and we'll explore three such opportunities on...

Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) shares slipped 1.5% after a trading update revealed that FY26 growth forecasts fell short of market expectations, sparking a swift reaction among investors and industry watchers. See our latest analysis for Aussie Broadband. Despite the short-term wobble following its cautious FY26 outlook, Aussie Broadband’s share price is still up an impressive 58% so far this year, and its three-year total shareholder return has soared over 150%. Recent volatility mainly reflects...

With the business potentially at an important milestone, we thought we'd take a closer look at Tesoro Gold Ltd's...

When close to half the companies in Australia have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 22x, you may consider...

Clarity Pharmaceuticals recently announced that its Co-PSMA Investigator-Initiated Trial led by St Vincent's Hospital Sydney achieved its primary endpoint, with 64Cu-SAR-bisPSMA detecting a statistically significant higher number of prostate cancer lesions in patients with low PSA compared to the standard-of-care PET/CT imaging. This outcome highlights the potential for 64Cu-SAR-bisPSMA to improve early detection and staging of prostate cancer, addressing a significant clinical need within...

AMP Limited recently announced the issuance of A$125 million in floating rate subordinated unsecured notes due October 8, 2035, offering convertible, callable, and variable coupon features to investors. This move enhances AMP’s funding flexibility and could affect perceptions about the company’s capital strength and refinancing approach. We’ll explore how this fixed-income offering signals AMP’s approach to managing its capital structure amid ongoing digital and Asia-Pacific growth...

Downer EDI (ASX:DOW) has reported further progress in its ongoing on-market share buy-back program. This approach highlights management’s ongoing efforts to optimise capital structure and return value to shareholders, which provides confidence for investors. See our latest analysis for Downer EDI. Downer EDI’s share price has climbed over 41% so far this year, with a 1-year total shareholder return of nearly 41% and longer-term gains continuing to impress. The recent momentum, supported by...

Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) announced it is withdrawing earnings guidance for the next financial year and pausing its share buy-back, following softer Penfolds sales in China and ongoing uncertainty in the US market. See our latest analysis for Treasury Wine Estates. This tough guidance reset comes after a string of challenges for Treasury Wine Estates, including weaker Penfolds sales in China and distribution hurdles in the US. The share price plunged over 15% to a decade low after the...

Recent tensions between China and the US over the export of critical minerals are drawing investor focus to Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU). Reports also hint at a possible rare earths deal between Australia and the US. See our latest analysis for Iluka Resources. Iluka Resources has surged as investors respond to geopolitics and renewed focus on rare earths, with a standout 73.97% share price return year to date and a one-year total shareholder return of almost 40%. This recent momentum signals...

Ventia Services Group (ASX:VNT) just landed a substantial $935 million contract to deliver clothing capability services to the Australian Defence Force, with services set to begin in May 2026. This move strengthens Ventia’s long-term sector positioning and revenue outlook. See our latest analysis for Ventia Services Group. Ventia’s latest Defence Force win arrives on the back of strong share price momentum, with the stock delivering a 48.75% year-to-date price return and a stellar 139% total...

Simonds Group Limited's ( ASX:SIO ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 34.7x might make it look like a strong sell...

We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, Petratherm ( ASX:PTR...

The board of Perenti Limited ( ASX:PRN ) has announced that the dividend on 30th of October will be increased to...

Lotus Resources Limited ( ASX:LOT ) is possibly approaching a major achievement in its business, so we would like to...

Paladin Energy Ltd has released its quarterly activities report and presentation for the three months ended 30 September 2025, providing updated operational and financial information to investors. This report marks the first full quarterly update since Paladin's acquisition of Fission Uranium, reflecting the company's expanded footprint in Canada alongside operations in Namibia and Australia. We'll explore how new details about Paladin's expanded Canadian operations may influence its future...