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Nova Minerals (ASX:NVA) is in the spotlight after securing major US Department of Defense funding for its Alaskan antimony supply chain project. The company has also been invited to brief top US and Australian officials ahead of the upcoming summit. See our latest analysis for Nova Minerals. NVA’s soaring profile and recent government deals have been matched by extraordinary momentum, with a 30-day share price return of 395% and a staggering 1-year total shareholder return of 687%. The...

Recent headlines put Arafura Rare Earths (ASX:ARU) in the spotlight as Australia reportedly considers a major US investment in its rare earths sector. Tensions with China have raised the stakes for securing critical mineral supplies. See our latest analysis for Arafura Rare Earths. Arafura’s share price has been on a wild ride, surging 125% over the past month alone and delivering a remarkable 252% year-to-date share price return. Even after a sharp one-day drop, momentum remains strong as...

Earlier this week, 29Metals reported a sharp fall in quarterly zinc production at its Golden Grove mine due to restricted access to high-grade zinc stopes following seismic activity, while copper output increased compared to the same period last year. This operational disruption highlights ongoing geotechnical risks in key mining areas, underscoring the unpredictability of production outcomes for the company. We'll explore how the setback in accessing higher-grade zinc ore shapes 29Metals'...

BHP Group (ASX:BHP) is weighing the reopening of four long-shuttered mines in Arizona’s Globe-Miami region, prompted by shifts in US government policy and rising copper prices. The company’s increased exploration signals renewed strategic interest in the area. See our latest analysis for BHP Group. The flurry of news around BHP’s US exploration drive comes after a period of renewed investor interest in the stock. Despite some recent iron ore supply challenges in China, BHP’s 1-year total...

In recent weeks, Aurelia Metals Limited announced the discovery of two new mineral lenses at the Nymagee Mine in New South Wales and confirmed upcoming Board changes, with Mr. Peter Botten stepping down as Chair after the November Annual General Meeting and Ms. Rachel Brown joining as a Non-Executive Director. The Nymagee exploration results highlight a higher gold content and resource expansion potential, supporting ongoing growth initiatives and operational developments across Aurelia’s...

Boss Energy (ASX:BOE) is sparking conversation after its Alta Mesa uranium project revealed new mineralisation. Expansion efforts are moving toward permitting. Investors are also eyeing the company ahead of its upcoming quarterly results announcement. See our latest analysis for Boss Energy. Boss Energy’s share price has been under pressure, with a 1-year total shareholder return of -48.5% and a sharp 51.6% fall over the past 90 days. Despite positive news about the Alta Mesa project and...

Earlier this week, Catalyst Metals announced it had secured approval to develop an exploration tunnel at its joint venture Four Eagles gold project in Victoria, allowing the company to continue resource expansion drilling and pursue secondary approvals for construction. This milestone marks a critical step in unlocking further value from high-grade gold zones, increasing operational flexibility and future development potential. We'll explore how the exploration tunnel approval enhances...

Santana Minerals (ASX:SMI) has secured full freehold ownership of the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project land in New Zealand by committing to pay NZ$50 million in stages. The company has also removed key royalties that previously affected the site’s economics. See our latest analysis for Santana Minerals. The staged land deal and royalty removal seem to have injected fresh optimism into Santana Minerals, fueling a strong run in its share price. Momentum is clearly building, with a 24% seven-day share...

Telstra Group Limited showcased its latest broadband connectivity and media developments at the Network X 2025 & NGON conference, held from October 14 at the Paris Expo Porte De Versailles, with speakers Angela Vouziotis and Chris Hill representing the company. Participation by senior Telstra leaders at this international industry event signals the company's intent to highlight innovations and emphasize its position in global broadband and digital services. We'll explore how Telstra's...

On October 14, 2025, Endeavour Group Limited announced the quotation of 4,745,656 fully paid ordinary securities on the ASX as part of a dividend or distribution plan, aimed at enhancing market liquidity and delivering additional value to shareholders. This move provides current and prospective investors with more flexibility and may impact overall trading activity in Endeavour's shares. We will assess how this recent increase in freely tradable shares may alter the company’s investment...

Novonix (ASX:NVX) is catching investors’ attention after BNY Mellon lifted its stake from 8% to 10%. This move from a major global institution highlights growing international confidence in the company’s energy storage potential. See our latest analysis for NOVONIX. Momentum has been picking up for NOVONIX, especially after BNY Mellon boosted its stake, and that confidence seems to have fueled a steep recent rally. While the 30-day share price return stands out at 64.8%, long-term total...

Earlier this week, GQG Partners' portfolio manager Brian Kersmanc explained the firm's underweight technology position, citing increased competition in cloud computing and Oracle's aggressive undercutting of enterprise deal prices by as much as 40–70%. Kersmanc's comments bring investor attention to the shifting landscape of cloud sector pricing, where intensified competition could impact earnings potential and reshape institutional portfolio strategies. We'll explore how Kersmanc's concerns...

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Stealth Group Holdings (ASX:SGI) has had a great run on the share market with its stock up by a significant 12% over...

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PolyNovo (ASX:PNV) has had a rough month with its share price down 20%. However, stock prices are usually driven by a...

The board of Bank of Queensland Limited ( ASX:BOQ ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of A$0.20 on the...