Latest Commodity Prices News

Iluka Resources scaled back mineral sands output in Q1 2026 amid operational idling and market caution, while capital expenditure on its Eneabba rare earths refinery hit $977 million with commissioning progressing.

South32's March quarter saw a tragic fatality at Worsley Alumina and weather disruptions, yet the miner delivered solid operational results and progressed its Hermosa zinc-lead-silver project. Production guidance was mostly maintained, with a notable revision lower for Australia Manganese due to water management issues.

Tartana Minerals has closed a $275,000 share placement to its directors at a significant premium, issuing 5.5 million shares and promising options exercisable at 5.5 cents. The company also flagged imminent settlement of a larger $1.7 million placement from earlier this year.

Yancoal’s March quarter report reveals stable coal output amid rising diesel prices pushing operating costs higher, alongside progress on its $2.6 billion Kestrel Coal Mine acquisition. The company’s safety performance improved and market coal prices gained momentum, with realized price benefits expected from Q2.

Stanmore Resources defied a four-year low in metallurgical coal prices to deliver record saleable production and robust cash flow in 2025, while maintaining a strong safety record and advancing key development projects.

Neometals has secured A$7.9 million through a placement and launched a concurrent A$5.1 million entitlement offer to fund gold production at Barrambie and advance lithium exploration in Utah. The capital raise supports a near-term production joint venture and aggressive resource expansion.

St Barbara Limited forecasts a sharp rise in gold production to 191 koz by FY30, driven by the New Simberi expansion, Touquoy Restart, and 15-Mile Processing Hub. The company is well-capitalised with over A$500 million in cash and committed capital expenditure plans.

Lindian Resources has secured a fixed-price diesel supply agreement for the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, removing fuel cost uncertainty through construction and commissioning and reinforcing the project’s low-cost profile.

Paladin Energy has lifted its uranium production guidance for FY2026 at the Langer Heinrich Mine, citing strong ramp-up progress and improved processing metrics. The company also trimmed capital expenditure forecasts while maintaining sales and cost outlooks amid geopolitical uncertainties.

Alcoa Corporation reported a sharp rise in first quarter 2026 net income to $425 million, driven by higher aluminium prices and a completed smelter restart, even as alumina production and shipments declined due to seasonal and external disruptions.

New Zealand King Salmon (NZX: NZK) has sharply upgraded its FY26 earnings guidance, citing better-than-expected summer fish growth and lower mortality. The company now expects pro-forma EBITDA between $19 million and $27 million, up from $9 million to $15 million previously.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited (ASX:HRE) is set to kick off its maiden drilling campaign at the South Ridge tin project in Prospect Hill, South Australia, following environmental approvals and cultural heritage clearances. The ~2,500m program aims to define a maiden resource against a backdrop of surging global tin prices and recent weather-related delays.