Ora Banda Mining has outlined an expansion plan to roughly double gold production over the next three years, including a 3.0‑million‑tonnes‑per‑annum processing plant at Davyhurst and development of the Waihi underground mine, supported by increased funding capacity.
In parallel, the company has more than doubled its gold Ore Reserve base to underpin this growth, lifting total mineral resources to 3.57 million ounces and appointing GR Engineering Services as preferred contractor for the...
The Australian market is poised for a potential rebound today, with futures indicating a possible one percent increase despite Wall Street's recent lackluster performance. Amidst these fluctuations, investors are increasingly turning their attention to penny stocks—smaller or newer companies that offer growth opportunities at lower price points. Although the term "penny stock" might seem outdated, these investments can still present valuable prospects when backed by robust financial health...
Some investors may be wondering whether Mineral Resources at around A$65.74 is still priced attractively, or if most of the easy gains are already behind it.
The stock has been volatile, with a return of 18.6% year to date, a 3.5% gain over the last 30 days, but a decline of 5.9% over the last week, while the 1 year return stands at 167.7%.
Recent news coverage has focused on Mineral Resources in the context of lithium, iron ore and broader materials sector sentiment, which often shifts...
Aristocrat Leisure recently reported half-year 2026 results showing sales of A$3,028.2 million and net income of A$805.5 million, alongside authorising an unfranked interim dividend of A$0.50 per share and expanding its on-market buyback to A$2.50 billions through to May 2027.
These income and capital management decisions, combined with ongoing investment in AI and digital gaming through Aristocrat Interactive and NeoGames integration, highlight management’s focus on reshaping the business...
ASX (ASX:ASX) has announced Anthony Attia as its next Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective 1 September 2026. This marks a leadership transition that could influence how investors think about the exchange stock.
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The leadership announcement comes at a time when momentum in the stock has picked up, with a 1-day share price return of 1.80% and a year-to-date share price return of 15.33%, even though the 1-year total shareholder return has...
BHP Group (ASX:BHP) is back in focus after comments from incoming CEO Brandon Craig about prioritising smaller bolt-on deals and organic growth, just as weaker commodity prices and tax concerns pressure sentiment.
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Recent volatility around the incoming CEO’s comments and softer commodity prices comes after a strong run, with the latest A$58.7 share price sitting alongside a 28.3% year to date share price return and a 58.4% one year total shareholder...
ALS (ASX:ALQ) has just posted its FY 2026 results, with second half revenue of A$1.66 billion, basic EPS of A$0.35 and net income of A$177.0 million framing a solid finish to the year. The company has seen revenue move from A$1.54 billion and basic EPS of A$0.27 in the second half of FY 2025 to A$1.66 billion and A$0.35 in the latest half, while trailing 12 month EPS and net income have also risen from A$0.53 and A$256.2 million to A$0.63 and A$318.7 million respectively, setting up a...
Elevra Lithium (ASX:ELV) has moved back into focus after completing a fully underwritten A$275 million equity raise and releasing an updated Scoping Study for its North American Lithium expansion in Quebec.
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These funding and project updates come after a sharp pullback, with a 7 day share price return of down 16.96% following a strong 90 day share price return of 44.8% and a very large 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has...
In May 2026, Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) announced a new on-market share repurchase program of up to 134,664,225 shares (10% of its 1,346,642,250 shares on issue) for US$400 million, to be executed by June 30, 2027, aiming to improve capital efficiency and shareholder value.
On the same day, Brambles cut its FY26 sales and earnings guidance due to US pallet repair capacity constraints, highlighting how labour shortages and higher quality standards in its subcontractor network are directly...
Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) has come into focus after recent share price moves, with the stock last closing at A$240.98. Investors are assessing this level in relation to the group’s diversified global earnings profile.
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Recent trading has been relatively upbeat, with a 1-day share price return of 1.87% and a 7-day share price return of 2.90% adding to a 90-day share price return of 9.74%. Over longer horizons, the 1-year total shareholder return of...
Technology One (ASX:TNE) has just posted its H1 2026 scorecard, with trailing twelve month revenue at A$631.2 million and basic EPS at A$0.433, set against a current share price of A$27.80. The company has seen revenue move from A$551.7 million with EPS of A$0.407 in the TTM period to H1 2025, to A$598.5 million and EPS of A$0.421 in the TTM to H2 2025, and then to A$631.2 million and EPS of A$0.433 in the latest TTM window. This gives investors a clear view of how the top and bottom lines...
Elders Limited recently reported past half-year results to 31 March 2026, with sales rising to A$1,767.68 million and net income to A$39.45 million, while basic earnings per share from continuing operations edged up to A$0.166.
Despite higher sales and net income, overall basic earnings per share held steady at A$0.188, suggesting that profit growth was broadly matched by changes in the share base or one-off factors.
We’ll now explore how Elders’ higher half-year sales and net income figures...
In May 2026, Paladin Energy Ltd reported its third-quarter and nine-month results to March 31, 2026, showing sales rising to US$70.7 million for the quarter and US$209.05 million for the nine months, with net income turning positive at US$0.779 million and US$1.65 million respectively after losses a year earlier.
The move from loss to a small profit, with basic earnings per share improving from a loss of US$0.064 to earnings of US$0.002 for the quarter, highlights how even modest...
Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) has signed a seven year, A$90 million transaction-based deal with Beth Israel Lahey Health to deploy its Visage 7 cloud imaging platform across 14 US hospitals, underscoring its US healthcare expansion.
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The A$90 million Beth Israel Lahey Health deal lands at a time when the stock has climbed 2.8% over the past day but is down 15.6% on a 30 day share price return and 43.6% year to date. The three year total shareholder return of...
The Australian market is showing signs of potential recovery with futures indicating a possible one percent rise, despite a lackluster performance on Wall Street and fluctuating commodity prices. In the context of these market dynamics, penny stocks—often representing smaller or newer companies—present intriguing opportunities for investors. While the term "penny stocks" might seem outdated, these investments can offer significant growth potential when backed by strong financials and sound...
Growing focus on rare earths and Lynas
Recent commentary on rising global demand for rare earth elements in AI and advanced technologies has put Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) back in the spotlight for investors tracking this specialised mining space.
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Lynas Rare Earths' share price has moved to A$18.93 after a 5.46% 1 day share price gain. The 30 day share price return is down 8.55%, and the year to date share price return of 54.91% sits alongside a...