Australian Metals and Mining Stock News

As the Australian market navigates a period of uncertainty with flat trading and cautious investor sentiment following the U.S. Federal Reserve's recent decision to hold interest rates steady, attention turns to how local indices will respond to upcoming announcements from the Reserve Bank of Australia. In this environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing, as they often signal strong confidence from those who know the business best and may offer...

The Australian stock market is experiencing a period of uncertainty, with shares remaining mostly flat following the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to maintain current interest rates and a surprise inflation hike in Australia. As investors await clearer signals from the Reserve Bank of Australia, the search for undervalued stocks presents an opportunity to identify companies that are priced below their estimated worth despite broader market hesitations. In this context, identifying stocks...

As the Australian market steadies amidst cautious investor sentiment following the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates and a surprise inflation hike, many are keeping a close watch for signals from the Reserve Bank of Australia that could influence future movements. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks like GenusPlus Group can be an attractive strategy for those looking to diversify their portfolios with potential growth opportunities that align with current...

Australian shares are experiencing a period of relative stability, with investors cautiously observing market signals following the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates steady and a recent unexpected inflation rise. In this context, penny stocks—often seen as smaller or newer companies—remain an intriguing investment area due to their potential for growth when supported by solid financial health. Despite being considered somewhat outdated, these stocks continue to offer opportunities...

Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) has drawn fresh attention after reporting its fourth quarter and full year 2025 operating and sales figures, as well as new 2026 production guidance that outlines expected output and all in sustaining cost ranges. See our latest analysis for Resolute Mining. The latest operating and sales update has arrived against a backdrop of strong momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 51.83% and a very large 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests investors have...

Ora Banda Mining Limited recently reported a challenging December quarter, with gold production falling short of estimates, all-in sustaining costs rising, and FY26 growth capital guidance lifted to A$143,000,000 while production guidance was tightened to the lower end of its target range. Alongside these operational and cost headwinds, the company approved significant new growth projects, including a ~3 Mtpa processing plant study, a new Waihi open pit, and expanded accommodation capacity...

Brightstar Resources recently released an updated Definitive Feasibility Study for its Goldfields Project and reported material early-stage drilling success at its Sandstone Hub, outlining plans for a right-sized plant, a six-year mine life and a pathway to first gold production in 2027. By pairing a fixed-price EPC contract and targeted debt funding of A$100–150 million with promising new mineralisation at Sandstone, the company is sketching out a potential long-life Western Australian gold...

Greatland Resources Limited recently reported progress on its Telfer Resource Development program, highlighting completion of over 106,000 metres of drilling in the first half of fiscal 2026 and early copper-gold assay results that support its geological models. The company is also targeting a maiden mineral resource estimate for Telfer in the March 2026 quarter, signalling a potential shift from primarily exploration activity toward clearer resource definition. We’ll now examine how the...

Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN) is back in focus after uranium prices rallied, futures approached $91 a pound and the stock surged. Traders are watching operational metrics and the upcoming interim results closely. See our latest analysis for Paladin Energy. The recent uranium rally and Paladin’s production and cost updates have coincided with strong momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 51.07% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 65.57% reinforcing interest after several years of very...

Manuka Resources (ASX:MKR) has drawn fresh attention after applying to quote 11,035,142 new fully paid ordinary shares on the ASX, following option exercises that expand its quoted capital base and share float. See our latest analysis for Manuka Resources. The new A$0.22 share price sits against a backdrop of strong recent momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 126.8%, a 90 day share price return of 300% and a very large 1 year total shareholder return, although the 5 year total...

29Metals Limited recently filed for a follow-on equity offering of approximately A$149.78 million, issuing a total of 374,440,276 ordinary shares at A$0.40 each under a Regulation S rights issue structure. The capital raise, combined with a rights-issue ex-dividend date on 21 January 2026, highlights both the company’s need for fresh equity and the use of tradable rights to balance existing shareholder participation. With these capital-raising terms in focus, we’ll examine how the sizeable...

American Rare Earths and the University of Wyoming previously secured a U.S. National Science Foundation Accelerating Research Translation award to study commercial and industrial uses for tailings and other byproducts from the Halleck Creek rare earths project. The initiative highlights growing interest in turning mining waste streams into potential revenue-generating materials, which could influence how rare earth projects are evaluated and developed. We’ll now examine how this research...

What the upcoming Q2 2026 earnings call could mean for Arafura Rare Earths Arafura Rare Earths (ASX:ARU) heads into its Q2 2026 earnings call on 29 January, with investors watching for fresh detail on Nolans, funding progress, and how current returns square with ongoing losses. See our latest analysis for Arafura Rare Earths. At a share price of A$0.25, Arafura Rare Earths has seen weaker recent momentum, with a 7 day share price return of 12.28% and a 90 day share price return of 12.28%...

Andean Silver recently reported intensive drilling results at its Cerro Bayo project, uncovering exceptional high-grade silver and gold mineralisation in new veins located close to existing plant infrastructure, supported by more than A$60 million in fresh funding for exploration and early studies. The company plans a revised Mineral Resource Estimate in the first half of 2026, a step that could materially reshape how the scale and potential of Cerro Bayo are assessed by the market. We will...

Electro Optic Systems Holdings (ASX:EOS) is back in focus after moving to acquire European counter drone specialist MARSS, integrating its AI driven command and control platform into existing systems alongside a series of large defence contract wins. See our latest analysis for Electro Optic Systems Holdings. Despite a 1-day share price return of an 8.49% decline and a 7-day share price return of a 16.20% decline, Electro Optic Systems Holdings still shows a 45.73% 90-day share price return...

Pantoro Gold recently held a special call to update investors on operations at the Norseman Gold Project, following the release of its December 2025 Quarterly Activities Report. This focused operational briefing offered fresh detail on how the Norseman Gold Project is progressing, giving investors more insight into the asset’s current status and outlook. We will now examine how this Norseman operational update, alongside the latest quarterly report, could reshape Pantoro Gold’s broader...

Recently, Lynas Rare Earths faced renewed scrutiny after reports of shifting U.S. critical-minerals policy and a confirmed US$1.60 billion government funding commitment to domestic rival USA Rare Earth to build a fully U.S.-based rare earths supply chain. This combination of potential policy recalibration and large-scale backing for a competitor has sharpened questions about Lynas’s longer-term positioning in the key U.S. market. With this context, we’ll examine how the sizeable U.S. funding...

In a week marked by volatility, major U.S. stock indexes experienced declines amid geopolitical tensions and economic data releases, with the Russell 2000 Index—a key barometer for small-cap stocks—shedding 0.32%. Despite these fluctuations, the revised upward GDP growth figures and stable jobless claims suggest underlying resilience in the economy. In such an environment, identifying promising investment opportunities often involves looking at companies that demonstrate strong fundamentals...

EQ Resources recently reported a surge in trading activity after project updates and sector interest in tungsten coincided with the issue of 299,333 new ordinary shares on 23 January 2026, following the exercise or conversion of existing options or other convertible securities. This combination of renewed attention on tungsten and incremental expansion of EQ Resources’ free float has sharpened focus on how the company is positioning its projects ahead of exploration results and its 13 March...

WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) has drawn attention after its shares slipped to a 52 week low, as concerns about rising inflation and potential interest rate increases weighed on high growth tech names. See our latest analysis for WiseTech Global. That inflation driven selloff has come on top of a softer run for WiseTech Global, with a 1 day share price return of 2.09% and a 30 day share price return of 12.37% contributing to a 13.30% year to date share price decline. The 1 year total shareholder...

Bannerman Energy has now reported its December 2025 quarterly activities and cashflow to the ASX and held its Q2 2026 earnings call and investor webinar on 29 January 2026, updating the market on recent operational and financial performance. Alongside these disclosures, State Street asset management entities have fallen below the substantial shareholding threshold, subtly reshaping Bannerman Energy’s institutional investor base without any stated impact on operations or strategy. We’ll...

Capricorn Metals recently reported solid gold production from Karlawinda, record quarterly cash flow, and continued progress on its Karlawinda Expansion Project and Mt Gibson development, including regulatory and mine-planning milestones that strengthen its long-term production pipeline. The company also applied to quote 7,327 new fully paid ordinary shares on the ASX, a small capital base increase that underscores growth through project advancement rather than large-scale equity...

Generation Development Group recently reported a record December quarter, with total funds under management rising 36% year over year to A$34.50 billion. This surge in funds under management, combined with a major broker highlighting the group’s execution across its business, reinforces the company’s operational momentum. Next, we’ll look at how the strong A$34.50 billion funds under management result shapes Generation Development Group’s broader investment narrative. The best AI stocks...

Mesoblast recently reported encouraging real-world use of its FDA-approved cell therapy Ryoncil for children with steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease, alongside significant progress in payer coverage and transplant center onboarding since its 2025 launch. The company is also moving to broaden Ryoncil’s use into the larger adult SR-aGvHD population, while advancing rexlemestrocel-L for chronic low back pain as a potential non-opioid option, underscoring how its cell therapy...