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AbraSilver Resource Corp. has issued a Limited Notice to Proceed for Worley to start the bridging engineering phase on the Diablillos silver-gold project in Argentina. This work builds on Worley’s earlier Definitive Feasibility Study and covers engineering design, procurement support, cost and schedule work, permitting and camp planning. The mandate brings together Worley’s teams in Argentina, Canada and its Global Integrated Delivery centre in Colombia into a single cross-regional...

Austal reported full year 2026 results with sales of A$2,028.96 million but swung from A$89.73 million profit to a A$53.6 million loss, translating to a basic loss per share of A$0.127 from continuing operations. The combination of higher revenue and a move into the red highlights rising cost or contract pressures that outweighed top line growth for Austal. This raises fresh questions about how reliably its pipeline can translate into sustainable earnings. With Austal shifting from profit to...

Oil above US$100, talk of more RBA rate hikes and stubborn inflation are squeezing household budgets and lifting the bar for any stock trying to justify its price. That kind of pressure often exposes which consumer staples and value retailers really earn their place in a portfolio. This article walks through three stocks from an Australian defensive screener that appear better positioned for this backdrop and explains where the risks still sit. The three stocks below are a useful cross...

Key Petroleum Limited ( ASX:KEY ) insiders who bought shares over the past year were rewarded handsomely last week. The...

Spacetalk Limited ( ASX:SPA ) insiders who acquired shares over the previous 12 months, can probably afford to ignore...

NEXT Lithium Corp. announced a binding farm-in agreement under which Liontown can earn up to a 100% interest in the Centenario lithium brine project in Argentina, alongside full-year results showing A$639.14 million in sales and net income of A$92.55 million. The Centenario deal gives Liontown a low-cost entry into a large undeveloped brine resource that complements its Kathleen Valley hard-rock operation. It also offers NEXT Lithium Corp. funding flexibility through a mix of cash and...

There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, although...

As talk of a negotiated end to the Ukraine war edges back into headlines, the entire risk conversation around energy and commodities shifts with it. Peace momentum can reorder trade flows, reshape sanction regimes and change how investors think about volatility in one move. This piece unpacks that story and then zeroes in on 3 large integrated producers exposed to these headlines, showing how the same backdrop can create very different potential setups. The stocks covered below are a small...

We feel now is a pretty good time to analyse NuEnergy Gas Limited's ( ASX:NGY ) business as it appears the company may...

Oil roaring above $100, bond yields pushing higher and investors suddenly rethinking what “safe” even means. That mix is shaking up the Global Integrated Energy & Oil Producers screener and putting a fresh spotlight on companies exposed to the latest Middle East headlines. This article walks through three stocks that screens flagged as potentially helped by these moves and explains in plain English why each one might deserve a closer look right now. The three stocks below are just a starting...

Metals X reported half year 2026 results, with sales of A$204.73 million, net income of A$103.91 million and basic EPS from continuing operations of A$0.1172, all higher than the prior period. The size of net profit relative to sales indicates a very profitable period for Metals X, highlighting strong operational execution in its core business. With Metals X reporting materially stronger earnings, it is relevant to examine how this change in profitability may affect its broader investment...

Emerald Resources (ASX:EMR) has just posted full year 2026 results, reporting sales of A$612.32 million and net income of A$259.59 million, alongside higher gold output at its Okvau operation. Recent trading has reflected that strength, with Emerald Resources posting a 44.62% 90 day share price return and a 76.49% total shareholder return over the past year. This points to building momentum as investors react to the latest earnings and production update. Capture this momentum in Emerald...

Sunrise Energy Metals (ASX:SRL) is back in focus after releasing full year results to June 30, 2026, reporting a widened net loss of A$15.17 million and a basic loss per share of A$0.11. That widening loss landed against a powerful share price rally, with Sunrise Energy Metals now trading at A$20.45 after a 160.51% year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return is very large and the 3 year figure is more than 20x, suggesting momentum has been building as investors...

South32 reported full year 2026 net income of US$1,087 million and higher earnings per share, and the board approved a fully franked final dividend of US 5.4 cents per share, with record and payment dates already set in September and October 2026. The combination of stronger profitability and a fully franked cash return indicates that South32 is using recent earnings to support income focused investors while still managing capital allocation across its portfolio. The focus now shifts to how...

Global markets are reacting to higher government bond yields, which are reshaping how investors think about risk and return. When safer assets pay more, early stage shares need a clearer financial story to earn a spot in your portfolio. That is where financially solid Australian penny stocks come in. This article highlights three of the most financially disciplined low priced shares from our screener that investors are watching closely. The three stocks below are just a starter set, and the...

Global regulators are tightening the rules around technology, yet demand for artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, large language models and high powered chips keeps growing. That mix of scrutiny and real world use keeps Australian AI focused businesses firmly on investor watchlists. This piece walks through three stocks from a targeted AI screener to help you spot where the most direct exposure to this trend might sit in your portfolio. The stocks covered below are just a starter pack,...

Elevra Lithium (ASX:ELV) moved back into focus after releasing a new pre feasibility study outlining a fully funded C$366 million expansion of its North American Lithium operation in Quebec. Despite the expansion study and the recent confirmation of production and sales guidance for fiscal 2027, Elevra Lithium’s 7 day share price return is down 9.88% and the 90 day share price return is down 25.91%, while the 1 year total shareholder return is 134.85%. This suggests strong earlier momentum...

Forrestania Resources Limited ( ASX:FRS ) shareholders (or potential shareholders) will be happy to see that the...

We feel now is a pretty good time to analyse Image Resources NL's ( ASX:IMA ) business as it appears the company may be...

FireFly Metals released a PEA and updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Green Bay Ming Mine Copper Gold Project, outlining 1.8 Mtpa and 4.6 Mtpa development cases with detailed production, cost and permitting information. The study highlights a large high grade core at Ming, ongoing drilling with multiple rigs, and full permitting for select early works. Together, these factors clarify FireFly Metals' long term production and capital planning options. With the PEA setting out high grade...

Even if it's not a huge purchase, we think it was good to see that Simon Henry, the Founder of DGL Group Limited...

Despite a 10.0% gain in CuFe Ltd's ( ASX:CUF ) stock price this week, shareholders shouldn't let up. In spite of the...

Catalyst Metals earnings event and why it matters now Catalyst Metals (ASX:CYL) just released full year results, with sales of A$631.94 million and net income of A$171.12 million for the year to June 30, 2026. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations came in at A$0.6625, while diluted EPS from continuing operations was A$0.6437. These figures help frame how the market now weighs the current A$6.70 share price. Catalyst Metals has seen a 1-day share price return of 1.52% and a...

Magellan Financial Group reported full year 2026 results with revenue of A$195.56 million and net income of A$87.92 million, and declared a A$0.255 cash dividend for the six months to June 30, with an ex dividend date that occurred on 1 September 2026. The combination of lower revenue and earnings, together with a fresh A$0.255 half year dividend, highlights management’s current capital return priorities relative to recent operating pressure. The focus now turns to how Magellan Financial...