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Copper and iron ore prices are under pressure due to a slowdown in Chinese factory activity and weakness in the steel sector during April. London Metal Exchange copper prices decreased by approximately 3.34% on May 1, trading at US$9,125 per tonne, while iron ore prices slightly decreased by 0.1% to US$99.76 per tonne overnight. Despite […]

Horizon Minerals (ASX:HRZ) has appointed Robert Waugh, former Managing Director of Musgrave Minerals, as a non-executive director. Waugh brings over 35 years of experience in the resources sector, including senior management roles at WMC Resources and BHP (ASX:BHP). His tenure at Musgrave Minerals culminated in its acquisition by Ramelius Resources (ASX:RMS) for $200 million. Waugh’s

By Dr Shane Oliver, Chief Economist and Head of Investment Strategy at AMP.   The key points are:   Cotality (formerly known as CoreLogic) data shows national average home prices rose 0.3% in April, their third monthly rise in a row. The upswing has been supported by the RBA’s rate cut in February and expectations

Alchemy Resources (ASX:ALY) is actively advancing its exploration projects in Western Australia and New South Wales. In Western Australia, the company, in conjunction with its lithium joint venture partner Japanese Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC), completed a multi-element soil sampling program at Roe Hills within the Karonie Project. A total of 4,038 samples

Nuchev Limited (ASX:NUC) has entered into an exclusive sales agency agreement with Brauer Natural Medicines Pty Ltd and H&S Brand Corporation Pty Ltd to expand its product portfolio in Australia. The agreement, commencing in May 2025 and running until December 2025, focuses on selling Brauer, Skin Physics, and Rapid Loss products through Australian pharmacies, grocery

Alvo Minerals Limited (ASX: ALV) has announced an extension to the closing date of its pro-rata non-renounceable entitlement offer. The offer, initially announced on March 31, 2025, and updated on April 14, 2025, allows eligible shareholders to purchase one new share for every two shares held, at a price of $0.050 per share. Each new

Ark Mines Ltd (ASX:AHK) announced it has successfully secured commitments to raise $1,500,000 through a placement to professional and sophisticated investors. The placement, priced at $0.14 per share, involves the issuance of 10,714,285 new fully paid ordinary shares. These shares will be issued under the company’s existing ASX listing rule 7.1 capacity (5,544,644 shares) and

Australian Oil Company (AOK) reported progress in its March 2025 Quarterly Activities Report, highlighting increased gas flows from its Californian operations. The completed connection of an acquired pipeline has enabled the Reclamation Board-8 well to flow at rates exceeding 200mcf/d, with Reclamation Board-7 expected to come online shortly. Management conducted a site visit focused on

Barton Gold (ASX: BGD) has reported significant progress at its Tunkillia and Tarcoola gold projects in South Australia, marking a strong quarter with a minimal net cash burn of $38,000. The company’s strategic asset monetization and grants initiatives have generated over $12 million since its IPO in June 2021, mitigating equity dilution while enhancing shareholder