Mining

Alkane Resources Ltd (ASX:ALK) shares climbed 7.14% to AUD 1.58 during the morning session on 19 May 2026, placing the stock among the day’s notable ASX gainers. The stock has also advanced 2.94% over the past five trading sessions and is up 118.75% over …

Goldman Sachs delivered a constructive update overnight, saying central banks will increase gold purchases — a structural tailwind for bullion that could help support prices into year-end. The note adds a fundamental cushion to a market that is otherwise grappling with rising yields and …

ASX lithium stocks are in focus today after two major announcements that highlight a sector inflection. Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) confirmed it will restart its Bald Hill lithium mine, while Critical Metals executed a binding scheme of arrangement to acquire European Lithium (ASX:EUR).

Variscan Mines shares closed flat at AUD 0.0060 on 19 May 2026, with no change during theTrading session. Despite the unchanged daily movement, the stock remains 40% lower over the past year, reflecting the broader pressure seen across smaller-cap exploration names during the period.

Estrella Resources Limited (ASX:ESR) remained unchanged at AUD 0.036 on 19 May 2026, even as the company released a new exploration update detailing the commencement of a high-technology geophysical survey at its Ira Miri Manganese Project in Timor-Leste.

Kincora Copper Limited (ASX: KCC) recorded an intraday gain of 5.71% to AUD 0.92 on 19 May 2026, following the release of a corporate update outlining progress on the divestment of its MongolianAssets.

Alongside these major names, mid-tier and emerging producers such as Capricorn Metals, West African Resources, Genesis Minerals, Bellevue Gold, Perseus Mining and Ora Banda Mining continue to attract investor interest due to their growth potential and operationalLeverageto gold prices. The broader sector is being …