Australian Chemicals Stock News

As the Australian market shows signs of recovery, with the ASX 200 futures indicating a potential uptick, investors are keeping a close eye on various opportunities. Penny stocks, often associated with smaller or newer companies, remain an intriguing area for those looking to diversify their portfolios beyond well-known names. Despite being considered somewhat outdated as a term, penny stocks continue to offer potential growth opportunities when backed by strong financial health.

Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) is back in the spotlight after its shares swung sharply following a fresh 52 week high, with traders now zeroing in on the February 19 half year results and management call. See our latest analysis for Sandfire Resources. The pullback to A$19.85 after a fresh 52 week high comes against a strong backdrop, with a 30 day share price return of 10.77% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 98.30%. This suggests momentum has been building ahead of the February 19...

Why Appen’s latest quarter has grabbed the market’s attention Appen (ASX:APX) has moved firmly back onto investor watchlists after its December quarter update, where a 10% year on year revenue lift and a sizeable underlying EBITDA jump coincided with strong share price interest. The company pointed to demand from generative AI related projects and a bigger contribution from its China operations as key drivers. Management commentary focused on momentum heading into FY26 and the scale of a...

Recently, WiseTech Global faced selling pressure as investors reacted to fresh inflation data and rising expectations of interest rate hikes ahead of its late-February half-year results and the Reserve Bank of Australia's policy decision. The episode underscores how shifts in macroeconomic signals, particularly inflation and rate expectations, can quickly reshape sentiment toward growth-oriented software companies like WiseTech. Next, we will examine how this inflation-driven reassessment of...

FireFly Metals (ASX:FFM) has drawn fresh investor focus after reporting a 51% uplift to the Mineral Resource Estimate at its Green Bay copper gold project, alongside an equity raising of about A$149 million. See our latest analysis for FireFly Metals. At around A$2.10, FireFly Metals has given investors a very strong 1 year total shareholder return of about 127%, alongside a 90 day share price return of roughly 10%. This points to momentum building as the Green Bay upgrade and equity raising...

Why Alpha HPA’s fresh equity raise matters now Alpha HPA (ASX:A4N) has just completed a A$225 million equity raise at A$0.75 per share, anchored by government backed funding, to progress construction and commercialisation of its HPA First Project in Queensland. See our latest analysis for Alpha HPA. The discounted placement has coincided with a sharp 1 day share price return of negative 13.61%, taking the share price to A$0.73. The 1 year total shareholder return of negative 24.35% contrasts...

Champion Iron Limited reported past third-quarter and nine-month results to 31 December 2025, with quarterly sales rising to C$472.31 million and net income increasing to C$64.97 million, alongside steady production growth and lower unit costs at Bloom Lake. Beyond the headline numbers, Champion Iron advanced its direct reduction pellet feed project toward first production and fully financed its proposed Rana Gruber acquisition, aiming to expand higher-grade offerings and strengthen access...

Lotus Resources recently reported ongoing operational progress at its Kayelekera uranium mine, which it expects to ramp to steady-state production with first product shipment targeted by mid-2026, while managing sulphuric acid supply constraints. The company is also preserving uncontracted uranium volumes for potential price upside, advancing optimization work at its Letlhakane project and reviewing financing options, which together shape how it approaches future growth opportunities. Next,...

Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) is back on the radar after reporting a record quarter of cash generation, supported by robust gold production and higher sales at its Duketon and Tropicana operations amid firm spot gold prices. See our latest analysis for Regis Resources. The record cash quarter comes after a strong run, with Regis Resources posting a 25.16% 3 month share price return and a very large 3 year total shareholder return. However, the 1 day and 7 day share price moves were negative,...

Deep Yellow recently reported that operational readiness planning for its Tumas uranium project in Namibia remains on schedule, with first production targeted for the third quarter of 2027. The company also highlighted encouraging metallurgical results from its Mulga Rock Project, which could support a broader project scope and strengthen its position within the growing nuclear energy supply chain. Next, we’ll examine how on-schedule progress at Tumas shapes Deep Yellow’s investment...

Why Santos’ first Barossa LNG cargo matters now Santos (ASX:STO) has shipped its first liquefied natural gas cargo from the Barossa project, after years of investment and delays, with the project reported as completed roughly six months late and on budget. See our latest analysis for Santos. The Barossa milestone lands at a time when momentum in Santos’ shares has been picking up, with a 1 month share price return of 13.61% and a year to date share price return of 13.98%. The 5 year total...

Dividend announcement and what it means for investors Supply Network (ASX:SNL) has declared a fully franked interim dividend of A$0.36 per share for the six months to 31 December 2025, with key dates in March and payment on 2 April 2026. See our latest analysis for Supply Network. The new dividend comes as Supply Network’s share price sits at A$36.96, following a 30 day share price return of 13.86% and a year to date share price return of 15.10%, while the 5 year total shareholder return is...

Minerals 260 (ASX:MI6) is attracting fresh attention after reporting a substantial increase in the Bullabulling gold resource to 4.5 million ounces, supported by extensive drilling, strong cash reserves and a pre-feasibility study targeted for 2026. See our latest analysis for Minerals 260. The recent resource upgrade comes as Minerals 260’s 90 day share price return sits at 48.33%, while its 3 year total shareholder return of 34.85% points to a mixed but improving momentum picture. If this...

Why Boss Energy is back on investors’ radar Boss Energy (ASX:BOE) has drawn fresh attention after reporting record uranium production and lower cash costs at its Honeymoon project, together with stronger cash flows and steady guidance for output and operating costs. See our latest analysis for Boss Energy. Recent news around record output, lower cash costs and a pending feasibility update has arrived alongside a sharp rebound in the share price, with a 33.11% 1 month share price return and a...

Ora Banda Mining (ASX:OBM) is back in focus after approving fresh capital for growth projects and updating its production and cost guidance. These moves are prompting investors to reassess the stock’s near term risk and reward. See our latest analysis for Ora Banda Mining. The latest update has come after a sharp 1 day share price return decline of 11.72% and a 7 day share price return decline of 18.99%, even though the 1 year total shareholder return is 54.22% and the 3 year total...

ARB (ASX:ARB) is back in focus after First Sentier Group and related entities ceased to be substantial holders. This shift could influence boardroom dynamics, governance priorities, and how the market views the company. See our latest analysis for ARB. ARB's recent share register change comes after a mixed stretch for the stock, with a 30 day share price return of 17.93% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 32.33%, which contrasts with the latest 0.35% 1 day gain. If this shift in ARB's...

Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU) has drawn fresh attention after flagging about A$565 million in impairment and inventory charges, suspending output at its Cataby mine and synthetic rutile kiln, and outlining cost cutting alongside rare earths investment. See our latest analysis for Iluka Resources. Those announcements have come on top of existing pressure, with a 1-day share price return of a 3.42% decline and a 7-day share price return of a 22.99% decline, even though the 1-year total shareholder...

Why Aeris Resources is back on investor radars Aeris Resources (ASX:AIS) is back in focus after a strong December quarter update, highlighting 10.1kt of copper equivalent production, gold output at Cracow above plan, and meaningful balance sheet repair. The company also completed fresh capital raisings, fully repaid its A$50m WHSP Facility, and reported encouraging exploration outcomes alongside development consent for its Constellation project. This combination gives investors several moving...

Interest in Brightstar Resources (ASX:BTR) has picked up after a run of feasibility updates and early drilling results at its Western Australian gold hubs, including Sandstone. These developments highlight project scale, timing and execution risks for shareholders. See our latest analysis for Brightstar Resources. Those feasibility study updates and early Sandstone drilling results have coincided with strong recent momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 24.75% and a 90 day share price...

Resolute Mining Limited recently reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 operating and sales results, showing lower ore mined, gold poured, and gold sold compared with the prior year, alongside production guidance of 250,000–275,000 ounces for 2026 at a Group AISC of US$2,000–2,200 per ounce. The combination of weaker 2025 production and sales volumes with relatively high 2026 cost guidance highlights how operational performance and cost pressures are shaping the company’s...

In late January 2026, Macquarie Group participated in the Perform 2026 conference while investors monitored the competitive sale process of Macquarie AirFinance, its partly owned aircraft leasing platform, amid heightened attention on the Reserve Bank of Australia's upcoming rate decision. This combination of a potential shift in domestic interest rates and a significant aviation finance transaction highlights how macro policy and portfolio moves can simultaneously influence Macquarie's...

Fenix Resources Limited recently issued production guidance for the financial year ending 30 June 2026, targeting total iron ore sales of 4.2 million tonnes to 4.8 million tonnes at a C1 cash cost of A$70/wmt to A$80/wmt FOB Geraldton. This guidance gives investors clearer visibility into Fenix’s expected scale and cost position, providing a reference point for assessing operational efficiency and competitiveness. Next, we’ll examine how this new production and cost guidance shapes Fenix...

Unico Silver Limited has appointed Peter Holmes as Executive Director and Chair of the Board’s Technical Committee, and moved Peter Canterbury from Non-Executive to Executive Director, bringing extensive global mining operations, project execution and financing experience into key leadership roles. This reshaping of Unico Silver’s leadership and technical oversight points to a clearer focus on moving Joaquin and Cerro Leon toward feasibility, development approvals and funding...

In January 2026, Life360, Inc. raised its FY25 earnings guidance to expected revenue of US$486–489 million, implying year-on-year growth in the low thirties and surpassing its earlier outlook on the back of stronger-than-anticipated business performance. The company’s preliminary FY25 update highlighted broad-based strength across users, monetisation, and margins, while a new ASX communications contact signalled a refreshed approach to market engagement in Australia. With this upgraded FY25...