Forrestania Resources Limited (ASX:FRS) has entered into a binding heads of agreement to acquire 100% of the fully paid ordinary shares in First Western Gold Pty Ltd (FWG), a wholly owned subsidiary of Askari Metals Limited (ASX:AS2). FWG holds seven exploration licences and one …
Canaccord Genuity analyst Reg Spencer issued aBuyrating on Iluka Resources (ASX: ILU) with a price target ofAUD 6.15.
Fortuna Metals Limited (ASX:FUN) has announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of the issued capital of a holding company with interests in two granted exploration licences. The licences form the Mkanda and Kampini Projects, which span 658 square …
The S&P/ASX 200 is heavily influenced by its mining constituents, which collectively shape the index’s returns and sector narratives. In 2025, performance across iron ore, gold, lithium, coal, base metals, and rare earths reflects a combination of structural factors, commodity cycles, and company-specific execution. …
After a prolonged downturn through 2023–24, neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) oxide prices have surged since mid-2025, touching the highest level in two years. This move is driven by constrained non-Chinese supply—particularly following U.S.-China policy curbs on MP exports seasonal restocking, and lingering uncertainty over Chinese quotas …
Australia ranks among the world’s richest copper regions, combining large-scale deposits with a jurisdiction considered politically and operationally stable. The ASX hosts a mix of global mining giants, mid-tier producers, and juniors with high-leverage exposure. A recent Stockhead survey identifies nearly 30 ASX-listed companies …
Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU) announced that it will suspend production activities at its Cataby mine and Synthetic Rutile Kiln 2 (SR2) in Western Australia effective 1 December 2025. The decision comes in response to subdued demand for mineral sands and related downstream products, particularly pigment, …
Livium Ltd (ASX:LIT) saw its share price increase 20.8% to AUD 0.015 on 9 September following the announcement of a Term Sheet with the University of Melbourne (UoM). The agreement provides Livium with exclusive global rights to use microwave technology for Rare Earth Elements …
Jindalee Lithium Limited (ASX:JLL) shares surged50% to AUD 0.60 per shareduring morning trading on 9 September following news of a proposed merger involving its US subsidiary. The announcement drove Ainvestor interest as the company outlined plans to create a new US-listed entity focused on …
Australia’s critical minerals sector has transformed from a niche corner of the market into a strategic pillar of national industrial policy. Lithium, rare earths, graphite, nickel, manganese, vanadium, tungsten, and tin now sit at the center of an investment landscape shaped as much by …