Articles On Focus Minerals (ASX:FML)

War in Iran dominates equity markets as oil price soars past US$100/bbl Experts say gold is holding up well, proving its status as an insurance policy for investors Gold to hit US$6000/oz by Q4: ANZ   As bombs rain down on Tehran and sea...

Magnetic reveals potential production improvement for Lady Julie gold project Optimisation scoping study extends potential underground mining from 8 years to between 14 and 19 years Study estimates up to 52,000 ounces of gold production an...

As investors shift to ‘real assets’ miners are moving their way higher into key ASX indices Northern Star Resources joins Australia’s top 20 listed companies for the first time, with PLS, Light & Wonder, and gold trio Greatland, Regis...

Gold could hit US$6000/oz, says Argonaut, after geopolitical risk skyrocketed with war in Iran State Street rates 35% likelihood of ‘bull case’ US$5500-6250/oz, with 50% chance of base case US$4750-5500/oz Rincon Resources and Waratah Mine...

Magnetic Resources’ $639 million cash and scrip sale to Raleigh Finlaysons’s Genesis Minerals was a long time coming It’s thrust the spotlight on who could be the next junior gold target as cashed up miners chase growth Verity Resources si...

Gold prices have hit new highs so quickly, miners are losing over $1bn a quarter on hedges Global hedge book hit an 11-year low in Q3 2025 Experts say there are nuances, with put options emerging as a prudent risk management option for jun...

Gold could run higher as demand continues to run hot at high prices Top gold miners trading at big discounts to historic valuations, fundie says Terra Metals and Hamelin Gold among the past week’s big movers   Investors not directly inves...

Genesis makes bid for fellow Laverton district goldie Magnetic  Maiden JORC resource at PAT’s Tassa project in Peru of 31.39Moz silver equivalent EQR lifts tungsten output from its Spanish and Australian operations    Your standout small...

Franklin’s Steve Land says gold miners remain undervalued by as much as 20% Aussie and North American gold stocks drop big earnings numbers after record gold run Codrus Minerals and Arika Resources among this week’s top precious metals per...

EV Council recommends Government keep electric vehicle discount policy Discount stimulated wave of affordable second-hand EV cars Albemarle shuts Kemerton refinery in blow for western lithium processing   The Australian Government is look...

Precious metals markets reeling after major sell-off in silver and gold on Thursday But experts say the fundamental reasons to own them remain in place – despite party crashers elevating volatility Newest ASX gold debutant MB Gold has stro...

US VP JD Vance announces plans for critical minerals trade bloc Land of the Free aiming to free itself from reliance on Chinese supply Government also launched US$12bn strategic stockpile Our High Voltage column wraps all the news driving...

Platinum group metals have been running hot along with silver and gold this year Metals Focus thinks an anti-dumping case against the Russians could give hidden upside to palladium TM1, M24 and OZM among this week’s big precious metals gai...

Gold heads in direction of US$5000/oz Silver, platinum eclipse record highs, while Goldman Sachs tips US$5400/oz gold in 2026 Juniors bounce on discovery news   Gold fever has returned in the wake of Donald Trump’s near impossible to foll...

Lithium prices continue to soar, passing US$2000/t for spodumene and US$18/kg for carbonate Prices propelled by speculative buying, bullish sentiment and heightened geopolitical risk Fastmarkets says stable high prices could trigger Aussie...

Verity Resources has delivered a series of significant gold hits from infill drilling at its 139,000oz Korong gold resource Drilling at the Monument gold project near Laverton has boosted confidence ahead of a potential resource upgrade As...

Silver prices have flown through the roof again in 2026 Above US$90/oz currently, Metals Focus says there remains upside even as a shortage in the London market unwinds LinQ Minerals and Alice Queen among this week’s biggest precious metal...

1 million EVs were sold in December bringing 2025 total to 20.7 million units Europe market expected to grow and China forecast to continue to export EVs US market expected to shrink further as Trump rolls back EV buying incentives Our Hi...

Gold hit 94 all-time highs between the start of 2024 and early this year The value of ETF holdings more than doubled to a record US$559bn, showing how investment demand helped lift prices in 2025 Gold market liquidity at record high in 202...

Gold stocks dominate the top resources gainers for 2025 Trump-touted Dateline Resources takes top spot for the biggest stock gain of 6329pc Robert Friedland’s Sunrise Energy Metals and meme stock Kaili Resources also make the podium   Gol...

In a year defined by gold’s surge and a shift in sentiment, 31 ASX mining stocks graduated from junior hopefuls to $500m-plus players.   Since 2021, we’ve kept a list of every company that’s punched through the $500 million barrier to take...

The 2026 calendar year was a true rollercoaster on the ASX, with global thematics like Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day,” the ever-climbing power of gold and silver, Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, and more all pouring into a mixing pot...

Argonaut lifts end-2026 gold forecast 25% to US$5000/oz, tips US$5200/oz peak in 2027 That suggests major uplifts in earnings and share prices for ASX producers and developers Platinum closes in on US$2000/oz for the first time since the G...

US to fund $2.15bn of planned $7.14bn critical minerals smelter in Tennessee Korea Zinc to acquire only zinc smelter in the US and its experienced staff Plan is to produce metals like zinc, silver, antimony, gallium and more Our High Volt...

highlights Daily ChartWatch scans spotlight notable ASX uptrends and downtrends Gold, coal and diversified miners feature strongly in the latest lists Healthcare and growth names add variety to the current technical picture...

State Street Investment Management says there’s a 30% chance of a bull case that takes gold to US$5000/oz in 2026 Base case with a 50% likelihood is a not too shabby US$4000-4500/oz Structural trends in favour of gold all in play   One of...

ASX climbs 105.3 points, or 1.23%, on broad rally Eight of 11 sectors on the up with 138 stocks rising XGD hits new all-time high after surging 4.42%   XGD gold index rises to new heights The ASX 200 had its best showing in a month, risin...

Gold could rise up to 15-30% again in 2026 if world’s economy hits a ‘doom loop’, says World Gold Council More bearish scenarios a possibility as well, but geopolitical uncertainty provides a good base for bullion African gold M&A send...

Vulcan scores $3.9 billion financing package for German lithium project Company aiming to commence phase one construction asap Project already has first 10 years of production offtake secured Our High Voltage column wraps all the news dri...

  Mount Ridley Mines gallium discovery leads it to ASX’s biggest resources gain Mont Royal Resources and Tarrina Resources also make the podium Gold explorers continue to ride high, capturing 20 of the Top 50 ASX resources slots for Novemb...

The ASX 200 fell 2.66% in November, with the tech sector dumping almost 12% Concerns about an AI-fuelled market bubble weighed on global sentiment as Aussie inflation came in hotter-than-expected Mount Ridley Mines continued its stellar ru...

Hedley Widdup’s Lion Mining Clock has ticked past 6 o’clock, signalling a new boom If investors want to ride established names in iron ore and coal, they’ll miss the value created in gold and critical minerals True North Copper and Latitud...

UK throwing 50 million pounds at critical minerals stockpiling strategy Country aiming to reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains as demand skyrockets UK also looking to make supply deals with countries like Australia   Our High Voltage...

The Silver Institute says silver demand is actually expected to fall 4% this year, despite record prices Industrial demand has reduced, but that doesn’t mean we won’t see silver sail higher Set-up remains good for 2026 with a fifth straigh...

Horizon Minerals (ASX:HRZ) CEO Grant Haywood says the Phillips Find Project in Western Australia, is aiming to generate “strong” cashflows from the increased tonnages being mined and processed.  Three processing campaigns of Phillips Fin...

Liontown sells 10,000t of Kathleen Valley spodumene via digital auction Winning bid was US$1254/dmt for SC6.0-equivalent product for Jan shipment Argonaut maintains BUY rating and notes improved market sentiment Our High Voltage column wr...

Highlights Lithium, energy and tech stocks show notable chart shifts on the ASX. Uptrend and downtrend scans reveal evolving sentiment across sectors. Several companies display renewed activity on long-term trend indicators....

Dalaroo Metals (ASX:DAL) has appointed veteran geologist and mining executive John Morgan as its new chief executive officer to lead next-phase development and exploration across Côte d’Ivoire, Greenland, and Australia. Listen to the Hot...

ASX resists session lows of -0.53pc to close 0.02pc higher Info tech, energy, real estate lead gains Banks and finance stocks in retreat ASX recovers from session lows The ASX 200 started the day in the red and stayed there until the las...

Westpac moderates year end 2026 gold forecast to US$4180/oz Sprott says fundamentals of ‘debasement trade’ for gold and silver remain in place How much cash did ASX gold miners build in the September quarter?   Westpac has called a potent...

Spodumene prices have hit +US$1000/t Sector sentiment turning positive thanks to battery storage demand Liontown and Mineral Resources make market waves this week Our High Voltage column wraps all the news driving ASX stocks with exposure...

ASX closes down 17 points or 0.19pc Banks, info tech weigh heavy Broad market gains with 130 of 200 stocks moving higher Numbers don’t always tell the tale The ASX 200 fell 17 points or 0.19% today but performed much better than first ap...

AUB Group Ltd (ASX: AUB) remains squarely in the crosshairs of takeover buyers, with the company telling its shareholders on Monday that another bidder had entered the fray. AUB said last month that Danish private equity firm EQT had ap...

Conditions in place for more gold price consolidation, State Street says Now a 35% probability of hitting US$4100-4500/oz in near term, with US$4800-5000 on the cards in 2026 LinQ Minerals and Alice Queen lead gold stock gains in quiet new...

Shares in AUB Group Ltd (ASX: AUB) have surged after the company confirmed it is still in talks with private equity firm EQT about a possible takeover. However, the stock is still trading well shy of the actual takeover offer price. AUB...

Highlights Key trends shaping ASX-listed companies Major uptrends and downtrends across industries Focus on resource, retail, and banking sectors ChartWatch captured a snapshot of shifting market dynamics, featuring st...

ASX retreats from session highs of +0.63pc to climb +0.30pc Gold and silver stocks recover from recent sell down NAB losses undercut broader gains   Precious metals get a polish The ASX 200 has bounced after closing at a three-week low ye...

Critical minerals back on the investment menu in October Mount Ridley top resources gainer after releasing maiden gallium resource Litchfield Minerals, Cufe take silver and bronze With gold prices taking a breather after reaching an all t...

DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) shares are starting the week with a bang. In morning trade, the counter drone technology company's shares are up almost 9% to $4.17. This compares favourably to the performance of the ASX 200 index, which is down...

Gold demand hits record high in September quarter despite soaring prices Investment interest delivers biggest boost, with gold investing now becoming ‘mainstream, says WGC Metals Focus still optimistic on silver into 2026 after dip   Reco...