Australian Metals and Mining Stock News

Sandfire Resources Limited has reported past full-year results to June 30, 2026, with sales of US$1,653.67 million and net income of US$355.81 million, and also announced a dividend of A$0.35 for shareholders on record as of September 11, 2026, paid on September 30, 2026. The sharp rise in basic earnings per share from continuing operations to US$0.769 over the year highlights a materially improved profit profile from Sandfire’s existing asset base. We’ll now examine how Sandfire’s stronger...

We note that the Vita Life Sciences Limited ( ASX:VLS ) Non-Executive Chairman, Henry Townsing, recently sold AU$83k...

Flight Centre Travel Group recently reported full-year 2026 results, with sales of A$2,854.86 million, net income of A$149.17 million and a full-year dividend of A$0.30 per share, while also confirming Gareth Turner’s appointment as an independent non-executive director and Rob Baker’s pending retirement from the board. Turner’s deep audit and risk expertise across travel, telecoms and financial services, combined with higher earnings and dividend capacity, could reshape how investors assess...

Paladin Energy recently held an Analyst/Investor Day and reported full-year 2026 results, with sales rising to US$304.32 million from US$177.68 million and net income moving to US$5.34 million from a net loss a year earlier. The swing from a basic loss per share of US$0.1268 to positive basic earnings per share of US$0.0122 highlights a clear turnaround in reported profitability. We’ll now explore how this return to positive earnings and stronger sales affects Paladin Energy’s existing...

Nickel Industries Limited has reported past half-year results to June 30, 2026, with sales rising to US$938.38 million and net income to US$52.48 million, alongside higher basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations. This sharp uplift in profitability suggests the company converted stronger operational performance into earnings, marking a clear improvement in business efficiency. We’ll now examine how this strong rebound in half-year net income reshapes Nickel Industries’...

EQ Resources (ASX:EQR) has drawn fresh attention after appointing two new Non-Executive Directors: mining engineer Nicole Brook and resources and finance executive Taki Dermedgoglou, in late August 2026. These board appointments come after a very strong period for EQ Resources, with the share price at A$0.365 and a year to date share price return of 339.76%. The 1 year total shareholder return is very large at around 10x, and shorter term momentum has eased after recent gains. Scan other...

Woolworths Group’s recent full-year results showed sales rising to A$71.54 billion and net income increasing to A$1.14 billion, alongside a fully franked final dividend of A$0.52 per share declared and paid in September 2026. The board also lifted total dividends for the year by 15.5% to A$0.97 per share and appointed experienced retailer and former Wesfarmers finance chief Terry Bowen as a non-executive director, signaling a focus on boardroom financial depth and capital allocation...

Mixed 2026 earnings keep focus on Macquarie Technology Group Macquarie Technology Group (ASX:MAQ) has come into focus after releasing full year 2026 earnings, with sales rising to A$389.98 million while net income and earnings per share declined compared with the prior year. The latest full year 2026 earnings appear to be the main driver behind Macquarie Technology Group’s recent moves, with the share price at A$55.49 after a 1 day share price return of 2.06%, while the 30 day share price...

Global bond yields have retreated on more cautious central bank signals, which puts the spotlight back on stock picking rather than just riding interest rate trends. That creates an opening in smaller Australian companies with solid balance sheets that many large funds still overlook. This article walks through three high quality under the radar stocks from a specialist screener that aims to surface potential future market leaders before they become crowded trades. The stocks covered below...

Earnings setback puts Domino's Pizza Enterprises in focus Domino's Pizza Enterprises (ASX:DMP) has drawn attention after its latest full year results showed sales of A$2,046.06 million and a net loss of A$134.16 million, highlighting current operational pressures for shareholders. Despite the weak earnings, Domino's Pizza Enterprises shares have recently shown improving short term momentum, with a 1 month share price return of 6.58% and a 3 month share price return of 28.42%, while the 5 year...

With central banks still cautious as inflation and energy costs shape interest rate expectations, many investors are looking for income that feels more predictable than market swings. Australian dividend stocks that offer yields of around 3% or higher with solid coverage can help smooth the ride. This article walks through three high-yield dividend powerhouses from our screener that income focused investors may want to study closely. The three dividend stocks covered below are just a sample,...

With central banks warning that borrowing costs may stay tight as they watch inflation, many Australian investors are looking for companies where leadership is deeply invested in long term outcomes. Founder led businesses with high capital discipline can be attractive when money is not cheap and easy. This article highlights three Australian founder led stocks from a premium screener that focuses on capital efficiency and alignment with shareholders. The stocks covered below are just a...

Harvey Norman Holdings (ASX:HVN) is in focus after releasing full year 2026 results along with a lower fully franked interim dividend per share, a combination that raises fresh questions about the stock’s income appeal. Harvey Norman Holdings shares have slipped, with a 30 day share price return of down 13.08% and a year to date share price return of down 38.37%. In contrast, the 3 year total shareholder return of 24.84% and 5 year total shareholder return of 14.97% point to longer term gains...

Perseus Mining Limited recently reported full-year results to June 30, 2026, with sales of US$1.48 billion, net income of US$428.24 million, higher earnings per share, an increased ordinary dividend of A$0.09 per security, and approval of a new share buyback of up to 66,000,000 shares or 4.97% of its capital through August 2027. Together, the stronger earnings, higher cash returns via dividends, and continued commitment to buybacks highlight Perseus Mining’s focus on returning surplus...

Global inflation readings are increasingly shaped by food and energy costs, which keeps borrowing costs and risk sentiment in focus for Australian investors. In this climate, many are paying closer attention to companies where insiders own meaningful stakes and are pushing for growth. This article looks at three Australian stocks with high insider ownership and explains why they might deserve a place on your watchlist. The stocks highlighted below are just a small sample, and the full screen...

Tasmea stock reacts to full year results and higher dividend Tasmea (ASX:TEA) reported full year 2026 results with sales of A$1,293.31 million and net income of A$71.27 million. The board also declared a fully franked final dividend of A$0.085 per share. Tasmea’s A$9.88 share price comes after a 1 day share price return of 1.96% and a 30 day share price return of 11.01%. The year to date share price return of 135.8% and 1 year total shareholder return of 130.55% indicate strong momentum...

Life360 recently launched a suite of pet-focused offerings, including new in-app Care and Connection features and a stainless-steel QR code Life360 Pet Tag, extending its family coordination platform to pets across multiple countries. An interesting angle is how these pet-care tools, including shared care logs and Zoomies Alerts, deepen Life360’s role in everyday household routines and coordination. We’ll now examine how integrating pets into Life360’s ecosystem through tools like the new QR...

Energy driven inflation pressure is keeping interest rates higher for longer, which can make funding more expensive for large, capital hungry projects. That creates a window for smaller Australian AI stocks that aim to grow through lighter, software based models in areas like automation and data intelligence. This article highlights three stocks from a focused small cap AI stock screener that could help you build exposure to this theme. The three AI stocks covered below are just a starting...

DroneShield Limited recently reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 revenue guidance at US$250 million to US$270 million, while reporting half-year 2026 sales of A$125.77 million and a shift from a A$2.12 million profit to a A$32.23 million net loss compared with the prior year period. This combination of strong top-line growth but a move into loss-making territory raises important questions about how DroneShield is balancing expansion with profitability. We’ll now examine how reaffirmed 2026 revenue...

AUB Group has reported full-year 2026 results showing A$1,142.73 million in sales and A$96.05 million in net income, alongside a fully franked A$0.71 per-share dividend for the half-year and news that director Andrew Kendrick will retire from the Board after the November 2026 AGM while continuing to chair UK subsidiary Tysers. The combination of higher revenue, lower earnings, a sizeable cash return to shareholders, and board renewal at a key UK subsidiary provides fresh context for how AUB...

Telix Pharmaceuticals has completed enrollment of 350 patients in its Phase 3 BiPASS trial assessing its Illuccix and Gozellix PSMA-PET imaging agents for pre-biopsy prostate cancer diagnosis, and earlier appointed experienced life sciences executive David Gill as Chair of the Board. These developments, alongside the upcoming FDA decision on the Pixclara brain-cancer imaging agent, highlight how Telix is simultaneously advancing its pipeline, broadening indications and reinforcing...

McMillan Shakespeare (ASX:MMS) is back in focus after releasing full year results to June 30, 2026, reporting higher sales, revenue, and net income, alongside a fully franked A$0.70 per share dividend announcement. At a share price of A$20.15, McMillan Shakespeare has delivered a year to date share price return of 17.42% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 12.84%. The 3 year and 5 year total shareholder returns of 48.25% and 140.50% point to longer term momentum that recent earnings and...

Why Lynas Rare Earths Stock Is Back in Focus After Full Year Results Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) attracted fresh attention after reporting full year 2026 earnings, with sales of A$977.95 million and net income of A$222.35 million for the period to June 30. The strong earnings update has come after a choppy period for Lynas Rare Earths shareholders, with the stock at A$15.32 after a 1 day share price return of 0.39%, while the 90 day share price return is down 15.64% and the 1 year total...

In August 2026, Atlas Arteria Limited reported half-year results showing revenue of A$74.3 million versus A$77.5 million a year earlier, while net income rose to A$116.4 million and basic earnings per share from continuing operations increased to A$0.08. On the same day, the company reaffirmed its 2026 distribution guidance of 40.0 cents per share, including a planned 20.0 cents per share first-half distribution payable in October 2026, underscoring management’s commitment to returning cash...