Articles On Ardiden (ASX:ADV)

Funding of $395m will see TRE become West Africa’s next gold producer A proposed merger between Ardiden and Lac Gold will create a leading Canadian gold exploration and development company The potential scale of LKY’s Mojave project in Cal...

Gold hit US$4000/oz this week, but silver is also closing on a record that has stood for 45 years The LBMA price ran to US$49.71/oz on Thursday And Australian silver stocks are running hot on the back of the price movement   The biggest m...

Highlights: Tech momentum offsets weakness in mining and resources. Graphite and lithium explorers advance amid China’s export restrictions. Select financial and energy players regain ground as sentiment stabilises. AG...

Ardiden Ltd (ASX:ADV) has jumped +55% as it hits the bourse with a new and improved corporate structure now that it’s undertaken a “transformational” merger with Lac Gold, a private Quebec-based entity also in the game of gold mining. Li...

ASX down 9 points as AI jitters and profit taking set in Healthcare, materials sectors limit losses with some solid gains PainChek and Neurotech grab headlines with FDA wins; Dimerix also gains on strong news Glencore Mt Isa smelter bailed...

Gold is at record highs, powered beyond US$3850/oz by a US Government shutdown But Argonaut has lifted its peak forecast to US$4500/oz  Earnings forecasts up across the board for big miners and emerging developers   Gold is continuing to...

Shares in soon-to-be established Aussie critical minerals reserve could be sold to allies PM reportedly in talks with UK, Canada for a cash investment and guaranteed offtake Reserve could become bargaining chip when Albanese meets the US P...

Canaccord has lifted its long term gold forecast 8.2% to US$4173/oz Central banks now hold more gold by value than US treasuries, Canaccord’s Tim McCormack says Valuations remain “undemanding” for gold miners   Bullion has cracked a major...

DRC launches new quota system for cobalt exports after previous suspension Quota set to limit excess production and secure downstream supply Country announces cap of 9600t for 2026   Our High Voltage column wraps all the news driving ASX...

With gold at all time highs, fundamentals remain constructive for higher prices State Street APAC gold strategist Robin Tsui says Asian institutions remain underinvested in bullion Prices likely to hit US$4000/oz, the question is when Thi...

CATL has sent a dagger through ASX lithium investors’ hearts, plotting to bring its Jianxiawo mine back online earlier than expected The rollercoaster has experts calling for patience to get back into the battery metals sector SRL, SGQ and...

Gold prices are running higher, but the world’s top gold miners have pulled emissions below 30,000tCO2e for the first time since 2014 ESG metrics remain important for investors with a sustainability focus Government payments rise as gold p...

Mali approves lithium export from Kodal Minerals’ Bougouni mine Marks major milestone for lithium supply chain out of Africa Move has benefits for other juniors in Mali, like First Lithium   Our High Voltage column wraps all the news driv...

Gold hits another record as rate cut hopes ramped up this week Odds are rising that it could run above US$4000/oz in the months ahead Argonaut lines up its best developer picks   London Bullion Market Association gold prices cracked US$35...

Our High Voltage column wraps all the news driving ASX stocks with exposure to lithium, cobalt, graphite, nickel, rare earths and vanadium.   Rare earths are in the news again this week, not due to any market moves per se, but in terms of e...

Gold miners often allow costs to eat up margins Average all in sustaining costs reported for Australasian gold mines lifted 2.5% to $2335/oz in the June quarter, according to Aurum Analytics Can miners maintain spot margins with inflationa...

Our High Voltage column wraps all the news driving ASX stocks with exposure to lithium, cobalt, graphite, nickel, rare earths, and vanadium.   Germany and Canada to collaborate on critical minerals China disrupts global supply chains Europ...

Gold miners have been accused of being bad dividend payers in the past But record cash generation is bringing payouts into view this reporting season How have some of Australia’s top gold miners managed their cash?   For years, a common r...

Gold developers are beginning to outperform gold producers, even as the giants of the industry print cash Lion Selection Group says ASX developer/assessors are sitting on +80% gains in 2025 Evolution pumps up dividend after record year Th...

Lithium prices rise after Albemarle suspends Chilean operations due to an explosion China’s CATL also recently closed the Jianxiawo mine impacting sentiment further Benchmark Minerals Intelligence says price moves don’t reflect shift in ma...

Gold prices are staggering, but miners still have some reasons to be cautious Fundies think gold equities could re-rate again once generalist money flows into producers Waratah and PolarX lead gains with NSW and Alaskan exploration milesto...

Lithium’s winter may be thawing out. There are signs Spodumene and carbonate prices are up after mine closures in China EV sales may be lagging in the US but are picking up in other key global markets   Our High Voltage column wraps all t...

Gold producers report strong results thanks to high gold prices Prices remain elevated with potential for more gains Capricorn reported record quarterly cash flow of $85.7m in June 2025 quarter   Strong US economic may have tamped some of...

Gold miners have been out and about for reporting season Market reactions are heavily dependent on investor expectations, even with the sector printing serious cash Newmont ran hard on Friday after a stellar June quarter   Market reaction...

Our High Voltage column wraps all the news driving ASX stocks with exposure to lithium, cobalt, graphite, nickel, rare earths, and vanadium. Graphite pricing has been significantly impacted by Chinese production in recent months, and the US...

Safe haven demand has sent gold prices up 26% in the first six months of 2025 Even in a bear case, the World Gold Council suggests there is natural support at US$3000/oz If economic conditions deteriorate, gold could run 10-15% higher stil...

Nigerian lithium adventure places Chariot in pole position to supply Chinese battery customers Its new African operations have already sold artisanal pegmatite products to the Middle Kingdom Projects in Kwara and Oyo States similar geologi...

Gold miners outperform key market indices in first half of 2025 But some fund managers continue to see gold miners as undervalued Big price moves for Falcon Metals and Yandal Resources this week   This chart from Sprott’s latest gold and...

The All Ords Gold sub-index is down 12% in the past month But June is often a down time for Aussie gold miners, Canaccord says Price bets from analysts remain bullish   Wet weather got you feeling down in the dumps? There’s seasonality, a...

Lithium stocks surged in a manic ASX trading day on Thursday Price jump reported for spodumene and carbonate in China could be behind the optimism It’s risky, but have investors correctly picked the bottom? Our High Voltage column wraps a...

Platinum prices have hit an 11-year high BMO sees the precious metal running to US$1500/oz by the end of 2025 A number of ASX stocks have been rising in recent weeks, with Chalice up ~10% on Friday Gold has been top dog among the precious...

Our High Voltage column wraps all the news driving ASX stocks with exposure to lithium, cobalt, graphite, nickel, rare earths, and vanadium.   Fastmarkets reckons China could overtake Australia as the top lithium miner as soon as next year....

Gold prices are sitting near record highs Central bank demand has been a big reason, topping 1000t in each of the past three years And a survey of the world’s central banks shows they see that trend continuing Gold prices have absolutely...

Our High Voltage column wraps all the news driving ASX stocks with exposure to lithium, cobalt, graphite, nickel, rare earths, and vanadium. Chevron has jumped on the direct lithium extraction bandwagon in the USA’s Smackover Formation in T...

Mineral exploration in Australia and among ASX juniors has dropped to four-year lows But gold stocks are shining amid the downturn Fears of escalating war in the Middle East have gold running higher   Mineral exploration in Australia fell...

US and China call a 90-day truce on trade tariffs for critical minerals China’s rare earths tariffs saw prices jump for dysprosium and terbium How US will secure future supply for permanent magnets remains to be seen   Our High Voltage c...

Gold prices are at all-time highs, but miners’ valuations are sitting at “25-year lows” T8 Capital’s Roscoe Widdup says gold bull market has more room to grow Free cash flow multiple for world’s top five miners at a third of 2012 levels  ...

In an assessment contested by Donald Trump’s team, the Congressional Budget Office thinks US spending will increase on the back of his “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” That could provide more support for gold if US debt continues to rise Focus...

US announces 721% tariff on Chinese natural and synthetic graphite Argonaut Research says prices could lift to US$36/kg Renascor Resources says near-term producers set to benefit   Our High Voltage column wraps all the news driving ASX st...

Gold prices are back above US$3300/oz, with the All Ords gold sub0-index 13% up in a week Open interest on the Shanghai Futures Exchange is at levels not seen since Q4 2019 Chinese gold imports hit an 11-month high of 127.5Mt in April   A...

Rio to invest $400m in Chilean lithium project with Codelco Lithium price hits lowest point since back in Feb 2021 Woodmac predicts oversupply then deficit again in early 2030s   Our High Voltage column wraps all the news driving ASX stoc...

Factors behind gold’s rise continue to grow: Sprott Bullion has big opportunity as investors lose confidence in stability of US Treasuries If Donald Trump tries to interfere with Fed independence it could get even better for gold   Sprott...

Gold ETF inflows soared in April, driven by Chinese investors State Street sees “bull case” of US$3500-3900/oz in 2025 Goldman Sachs surveys Australia’s best performing gold miners   Gold may have taken a tumble last night amid signs of n...

Gold pares back gains after Trump’s team go soft on tariffs But Chinese market gold selling played a big role ahead of a key public holiday week Dateline storms higher on Trump endorsement After bounding powerfully to US$3500/oz in mid-Ap...

Aussies officially head to the polls on Saturday to elect our next Prime Minister, so we checked out what the major parties have in store for critical minerals Labor has laid down the gauntlet with its $1,2bn critical minerals stockpile Du...

Anthony Albanese promises critical minerals stockpile if re-elected Move comes as country looks to shore up supply for domestic industries as China restricts exports AMEC CEO says more minerals and by-products should be included Our High...

Gold prices suffered a blip after clearing US$3500/oz on Tuesday As volatility strikes bullion, analysts still see tailwinds for the precious metal Commbank’s Vivek Dhar says the commodity could rise to US$3750/oz Gold’s temporary fall fr...

Analysts predict lithium supply deficit next year will see aggressive turnaround in price PLS CEO says pricing will move upwards, but the question is when These North American developers could be poised to catch the upswing   Our High Vol...

Gold hit a new record high this week, passing US$3300/oz Fundie Cameron Judd says the conditions are there to push bullion further, with US$4000/oz now in sight Gold miners look “cheap” as they print cash After an extraordinary run in 202...

Gold tends to be cool in a crisis TD Cowen analysis suggests gold equities outperformed the broader market by 16-24% in economic shocks since the year 2000 Alice Queen and Leeuwin Metals among this week’s top gold gainers   Gold has once...