Nelson Resources Reports Spectacular Grades from Sampling At Gold Point Project
Osteopore Expands Orthopaedic Business into Hong Kong with MontsMed Distribution Agreement
Red Hill Minerals Intersects Broad Lead-Zinc-Silver Mineralisation in Maiden Drilling at Broken Hill Project
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Five ASX Metal Stocks for the Next Stage of the Cycle
For much of the past year, broad exposure to metals delivered strong returns. As 2026 progresses, that approach is starting to look blunt. Gold is holding firm for structural reasons, silver is behaving more like a strategic metal, and copper is increasingly defined by scarcity rather than cyclicality.
From Gold to Green Steel: We dive into TBR, GRR, JMS and More
The Australian share market has turned cautious again. Volatility has returned, sentiment has softened and many investors are stepping back. We see it differently.
Retirees Flock to Generous Downsizer Contributions
One of the hidden secrets of quickly increasing superannuation accounts is really starting to get some traction, with figures released by industry fund HESTA showing that the use of downsizer contributions to beef up superannuation balances increased a lot in 2025.
Trump’s Failure Clear From Just Two Numbers
There are always plenty of debates about the success or otherwise of US President Donald Trump; however, you only need to look at two simple numbers to demonstrate his absolute failure, at least in the short term, on two key economic areas—trade and the economy.
Impact Minerals: HPA breakthrough to slash costs and boost margins
AOK: California Moves & Surat Basin Push Ahead of 2026
Cobalt Blue: Kwinana Refinery Progress, Black Mass plan & 2026 Outlook
Axel Ree AXL: Rare Earths & Gallium in Brazil's Lithium Valley — Trial Mining Ahead
Mithril Silver & Gold (MTH.ASX): Copalquin District High-Grade Gold & Silver Upside
Weekly Wrap: Markets edge as Rio-Glencore talks spark change in mining bid
Rio Tinto slides 6% on Glencore all-stock merger talks; BlueScope up 2% after rejecting a $30 offer. ASX 200 drifts -0.1% as deal news dominates.
Rio Tinto and Glencore confirm merger talks to form world's largest mining company
Rio Tinto and Glencore confirm talks on an all-share merger to create the world’s largest mining company, valuing the entity at about US$388B.
BlueScope Steel knocks back “cheap” $13.15B takeover bid
BlueScope rejects a $13.15B SGH/SDI takeover as cheap, saying it undervalues assets, growth and future dividends; unanimous board stands firm.
SGH and SDI Launch $13.15B Takeover for BlueScope via Scheme
SGH and SDI unveil a $13.15B BlueScope bid at $30/sh, 27% premium, seeking 100% via scheme; North American ops to SDI, Australia+RoW to SGH.
Impact Minerals Consolidates Broken Hill Landholding with Huonville Gold District Acquisition
Impact Minerals (ASX: IPT) has agreed to acquire a 100% interest in the Huonville gold district through the purchase of a 55-square-kilometre tenement located approximately 25 km south-east of Broken Hill in New South Wales.
Nelson Resources Reports Spectacular Grades from Sampling At Gold Point Project
Rock-chip sampling by Nelson Resources (ASX: NES) at its newly acquired Gold Point project in the US state of Nevada has returned spectacular grades of up to 32.7 grams per tonne gold and 574g/t silver.
Red Hill Minerals Intersects Broad Lead-Zinc-Silver Mineralisation in Maiden Drilling at Broken Hill Project
Red Hill Minerals (ASX: RHI) has completed its maiden diamond drilling program at its Broken Hill project in New South Wales, intersecting broad zones of lead, zinc, and silver mineralisation across multiple targets.
Aruma Resources to Acquire 85% of Tillex Copper Project in Canada’s Prolific Timmins Minerals District
Aruma Resources (ASX: AAJ) has signed a deal with Canadian exploration company Metals Creek Resources to acquire 85% of the Tillex copper project and 100% of adjoining patent claims in the Timmins minerals district of Ontario.
Osteopore Expands Orthopaedic Business into Hong Kong with MontsMed Distribution Agreement
Osteopore (ASX: OSX) is set to expand its orthopaedic business into Hong Kong after signing a new distribution agreement with local company MontsMed, marking the next step in the company’s planned commercial expansion across the Asia Pacific region.
Zelira Therapeutics Receives US$33m in Funding to Advance HOPE 1 Autism Program
Zelira Therapeutics (ASX: ZLD) has secured US$32.98 million in new funding after its HOPE 1 special purpose vehicle signed definitive agreements with US-based life sciences investor ThirdGate Capital's TGC Biotechnology Fund.
Proteomics International Obtains Canadian Patent for PromarkerEso Blood Test
Proteomics International Laboratories (ASX: PIQ) has secured new intellectual property protection in Canada, after the country’s Patent Office granted a patent for its PromarkerEso blood test for esophageal adenocarcinoma.
NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals Reports Strong Results from Stem Cell Study on Fistulising Crohn's Disease
NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals (ASX: NSB) has confirmed that 75% of patients in the first cohort of a study into its StemSmart therapy to treat fistulising Crohn’s disease have demonstrated a positive clinical response following treatment.
Nanoveu Launches $7.5m Capital Raising to Accelerate ECS-DoT Chip Commercialisation
Nanoveu (ASX: NVU) has received firm commitments to raise $7.5 million to support the development and commercialisation of its cutting-edge technologies including the system-on-a-chip semiconductor developed by subsidiary Embedded AI Systems (EMASS).
Findi to Fund Expansion Plans with $72m Strategic Investment from Nova Global Opportunties
Findi (ASX: FND) subsidiary Transaction Solutions International (India) will receive a strategic investment of up to $72 million from Nova Global Opportunities Fund to support its rapidly-expanding operations.
Zeotech Advances Methane Control Program into On-Site Landfill Trials in Queensland
Zeotech (ASX: ZEO) will commence a major on-site validation trial of its methane emissions control solution at a North Burnett Regional Council landfill, following execution of a research agreement with Griffith University.
Hydrix secures $2.5m deal to collaborate on development of SynCardia’s total artificial heart technology
Hydrix secures a $2.5m deal with SynCardia to collaborate on Emperor total artificial heart tech, launching a multi-stage development program.
1414 Degrees Gets Key Approval from AEMO for Aurora BESS Power Grid Plans
1414 Degrees (ASX: 14D) has received a key approval from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) as part of its plans to connect the Aurora 140MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to the Australian power network.
Galilee Energy Adds to Leaseholding at Zydeco Gas Project in Louisiana
Galilee Energy (ASX: GLL) has secured additional lease agreements associated with the Zydeco project on the US Gulf Coast, expanding the gas and condensate field to now cover a leased area of more than 325 acres.
BPH Energy Raises $1.2m to Support Gas and Neurotechnology Plans
BPH Energy (ASX: BPH) has received strong backing for its petroleum and neurotechnology investments, announcing it had received binding commitments from sophisticated investors to raise approximately $1.2m under a share placement offer.
ETM appoints Ballard Partners and Cohen & Company for Nasdaq listing
Energy Transition Minerals hires Ballard Partners for Nasdaq listing push, with Cohen & Company as US adviser to access capital and critical minerals demand.
betr Entertainment Reports 24.5% Growth in Turnover, Launches On-Market Share Buyback Scheme
Pure-play digital wagering operator betr Entertainment (ASX: BBT) has reported a 24.5% growth in turnover from 163,504 active customers during the three months to end December.
The Calmer Co Records Highest Monthly Revenue to Date Across Wholesale and Retail Channels
Beverage business The Calmer Co International (ASX: CCO) has delivered its strongest single-month performance since listing on the Australian Securities Exchange in 2018, with unaudited sales of $910,767 in December.
Silex Systems Secures $28M US DOE Funding for Laser Enrichment Tech, Eyes 10% US Reactor Supply
Silex Systems (ASX: SLX) has secured up to $28 million USD from the US Department of Energy (DOE) for its laser enrichment technology, bolstering its path towards domestic uranium production.
Sprintex Lands Record A$27.4m Mest Water Order, Boosting European Expansion
Sprintex (ASX: SIX) has secured its largest-ever purchase order, valued at A$27.4 million from Mest Water, significantly boosting revenue visibility and marking a major commercial milestone fo
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Ceretas secures $1m for breakthrough ultrasound therapy for dementia, eyes potential IPO
Australian MedTech company Ceretas has successfully secured $1 million in seed funding to advance its low-cost, portable and non-invasive ultrasound device aimed at treating dementia and other neurological conditions. This funding positions the company closer to a potential IPO as it progresses through clinical research and regulatory steps. Initial capital raise fuels development The recent […]
Stormeur IPO to expand non-surgical cosmetics empire
Non-surgical cosmetics group Stormeur has launched a $7 million capital raising to fund the opening of four new Cosmetique clinics along Australia’s east coast. The company announced an initial public offering (IPO) last month based on a growth strategy that includes two new clinics in Sydney and two in Melbourne, to be established within 24 […]
ASX anticipates surge of IPOs later in 2024
Australia’s pipeline of initial public offerings (IPOs) is expected to ramp up in the new year thanks to a cyclical market on the rebound. Anticipated listings for the second half of 2024 include companies in the industrials, mining and consumer discretionary sectors such as cars, household appliances, specialty items, luxury goods and leisure. According to […]
Guzman y Gomez sets sights on ASX listing with IPO to fund aggressive expansion
In a bold move set to shake up Australia’s fast food landscape, Mexican-inspired chain Guzman y Gomez (GYG) is preparing to make its debut on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The company’s upcoming initial public offering (IPO) is not just another corporate event—it’s a statement of GYG’s ambition to redefine fast food in this country. […]