Latest Commodity Prices News

The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Explorers led the Materials tape as fresh drill stories and new ground deals pulled buyers into small caps. Big miners still delivered, but the loudest moves came from companies offering investors a near-term catalyst.

Alkane Resources has reported record-breaking financial and operational results for the first half of FY2026, driven by strong gold and antimony production across its expanded three-mine portfolio. The company’s robust cash flow and profit position set a confident tone for meeting full-year guidance.

South32 Limited reported a 29% rise in profit for the half year ended December 2025, driven by higher base and precious metals prices and solid operational performance. The company declared a fully-franked interim dividend and maintained its FY26 production guidance, while advancing key projects and managing portfolio transitions.

Yugo Metals has reported promising initial drilling results at its Kovacevac prospect, revealing high-grade polymetallic mineralisation that could underpin a resilient multi-commodity project.

DPM Metals Inc. delivered record revenues and earnings in 2025, driven by higher metal prices and stable production, while completing the strategic acquisition of Adriatic Metals plc, adding the Vareš polymetallic mine to its portfolio. The company outlines a robust three-year growth plan focused on expanding production and exploration.

Evolution Mining Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.20 per share for the half-year ending December 2025, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan with no discount.

Evolution Mining has reported a record half-year profit, with statutory net income more than doubling to $766.6 million, driven by higher gold and copper prices. The company also declared a fully franked interim dividend of 20 cents per share and progressed key mine expansions and developments.

Castile Resources has raised A$8.4 million through a share placement to accelerate its Rover 1 project, aiming to complete a Bankable Feasibility Study by mid-2026 and begin new exploration drilling.

Audalia Resources has released supplementary details to its January 2026 Prefeasibility Study update, confirming a maiden ore reserve and outlining plans for construction to begin in late 2026, contingent on funding and approvals.

Rio Tinto has officially ended merger discussions with Glencore, citing an inability to reach a deal that benefits shareholders. The decision underscores Rio Tinto’s disciplined approach to long-term value creation.

New Age Exploration Limited has issued a prospectus to facilitate secondary trading of new options issued under a recent $3.75 million placement, offering 1,000 new options at $0.01 each. The move aims to remove trading restrictions and improve liquidity for option holders.