Australian Basic Materials Stock News

VHM (ASX:VHM) has captured attention after announcing up to A$75 million in financial support from Export Finance Australia for its Goschen rare earths and mineral sands project. This announcement comes at a time of growing institutional interest in critical minerals. See our latest analysis for VHM. VHM’s recent institutional support landed against the backdrop of a surging share price, with a 214.89% share price return over the past month and a 70.11% total shareholder return in the past...

St George Mining (ASX:SGQ) just unveiled high-grade rare earths and niobium drilling results at its Araxá project in Brazil, sending shares up nearly 11%. The new intercepts extend mineralisation beyond existing resource boundaries and have sparked strong market interest. See our latest analysis for St George Mining. Momentum has accelerated for St George Mining in recent months, with its recent Araxá discovery and October equity raise sparking renewed investor interest. The share price has...

Key Insights MA Financial Group's significant individual investors ownership suggests that the key decisions are...

Key Insights Insiders appear to have a vested interest in GenusPlus Group's growth, as seen by their sizeable ownership...

Reliance Worldwide Corporation Limited's ( ASX:RWC ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 16.5x might make it look...

Recent third-party validation of Silex Systems (ASX:SLX) laser-based uranium enrichment technology has sparked considerable market interest. The confirmation that it is now commercially ready and can help boost US uranium enrichment capacity has contributed to this attention. See our latest analysis for Silex Systems. The upbeat news around Silex Systems’ laser enrichment breakthrough has clearly sparked fresh excitement, sending its share price up nearly 48% over the last month and over 92%...

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Limited presented at the Ignite Investment Summit in Hong Kong on October 15, 2025, with Founder, MD & Executive Chairman Paul John Rennie delivering key insights. The company's participation at this high-profile investor event provided stakeholders with detailed updates on its strategic direction and executive leadership vision. We'll explore how Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals' focus on its executive leadership vision at the summit shapes its current investment...

Key Insights The considerable ownership by individual investors in New Murchison Gold indicates that they collectively...

Perpetual (ASX:PPT) saw total assets under management rise by 2.3%, even as net outflows and currency headwinds weighed on results. The company’s ongoing wealth business sale also remains in focus for investors. See our latest analysis for Perpetual. Despite resilient operating updates, Perpetual’s share price recently slipped to $19.30 after some short-term weakness, with a 7.7% drop over the past week that offset modest gains posted earlier in the month. Still, the longer-term total...

The Australian market showed a mixed performance recently, with energy stocks leading the way due to geopolitical factors and materials remaining steady. In this context, penny stocks continue to attract attention for their potential to offer unique growth opportunities. Although the term "penny stocks" might seem outdated, these smaller or newer companies can still be promising investments when backed by strong financials and solid fundamentals.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals (ASX:PAR) is drawing increased attention ahead of its scheduled presentation at the Ignite Investment Summit in Hong Kong, where the company’s founder and executive team will address investors. See our latest analysis for Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals. After a year defined by volatility, Paradigm's share price has rebounded sharply with a 56% gain over the past month. This signals fresh momentum ahead of its summit appearance. While the short-term rally is grabbing...

As global markets navigate a volatile landscape marked by easing monetary policies from the U.S. Federal Reserve and fluctuating trade tensions, small-cap stocks have shown resilience, with indices like the Russell 2000 reflecting a notable year-to-date increase. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap opportunities involves looking for companies that demonstrate strong fundamentals and potential for growth amidst broader economic uncertainties.

Earlier this week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump announced a landmark US–Australia critical-minerals pact worth US$8.5 billion to advance key rare-earths projects and enhance bilateral government support for critical minerals supply chains. This high-profile international agreement highlights rising government interest in boosting domestic development for companies operating in Australia’s critical minerals sector, including WA1 Resources. We'll explore how...

Key Insights The considerable ownership by individual investors in Medibank Private indicates that they collectively...

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 9.9x SDI Limited ( ASX:SDI ) may be sending very bullish signals at the...

It's been a soft week for Bisalloy Steel Group Limited ( ASX:BIS ) shares, which are down 11%. But that doesn't change...

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...

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

The Australian market has recently experienced a sell-heavy session, influenced by profit-taking and shifts in global economic sentiment, particularly around gold prices and US relations. In such an environment, dividend stocks can provide a stable income stream for investors seeking to weather market fluctuations, as they offer regular payouts that may help cushion against volatility.

As global markets navigate a volatile landscape marked by easing monetary policies and fluctuating trade tensions, small-cap stocks have shown resilience amid broader economic uncertainties. With the S&P 600 and Russell 2000 indices reflecting mixed performance, investors are keenly observing insider activity as a potential indicator of value within this segment. In such an environment, identifying small-cap stocks with strong fundamentals and strategic insider engagement can offer unique...

Australian Strategic Materials recently completed a follow-on equity offering, raising A$55.16 million through the issuance of a total 45,967,502 new ordinary shares at A$1.20 per share, offered at discounts to prevailing market prices. This capital raise highlights the company's drive to secure funding for future projects while resulting in some dilution for existing shareholders. We’ll explore how this equity offering and the associated dilution may influence Australian Strategic...

As Australian shares face a dip, driven by a downturn in gold and other precious metals, investors are exploring diverse opportunities to navigate the shifting market landscape. Penny stocks, often associated with smaller or newer companies, present unique growth potential at lower price points despite their somewhat outdated label. In this article, we'll explore three penny stocks that stand out for their financial strength and potential for long-term success.

ALS Limited ( ASX:ALQ ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a significant share price rise of 29% in the...

While it may not be enough for some shareholders, we think it is good to see the Clover Corporation Limited ( ASX:CLV...