Latest Metals And Mining News

South32 Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of USD 0.039 per share for the six months ending December 2025, payable in multiple currencies on April 2, 2026.

A single exploration name blew the doors off the leaderboard, while two well-known uranium plays and a Nevada explorer sank hard. Behind the noise: deals got closer to completion, big raisings reset prices, and several “good news” gaps didn’t survive the week.

A single drill program in WA delivered a once-a-year spike, while several small caps fell hard after reopening with price gaps. This week also saw big money raised for gold and uranium builds, and a run of resource upgrades across critical minerals.

Fortuna Metals has confirmed it is exempt from Malawi’s 2025 raw mineral export ban, provided it processes rutile and graphite locally before export. This regulatory clarity positions the company to develop premium mineral products for high-value markets.

Bellavista Resources Ltd has agreed to acquire a majority stake in the high-grade Pickle Crow Gold Project in Ontario, Canada, boasting a 2.8 million ounce inferred resource at 7.2g/t gold. The company is also raising up to A$25 million to fund aggressive exploration and development.

Southern Palladium has made significant strides in advancing its Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, completing key drilling and regulatory milestones while securing A$20 million in fresh capital to fund the next development phase.

Stavely Minerals is advancing its 2026 Scoping Study for the Stavely Copper-Gold Project, targeting a significant production scale boosted by strong copper, gold, and silver prices. The company aims to outline a pathway to over 10 years of mine life with a mid-year study delivery.

Chalice Mining has completed a pivotal Pre-Feasibility Study for its Gonneville Palladium-Nickel-Copper Project, defining a maiden Ore Reserve and setting sights on a Final Investment Decision by mid-2028 amid robust metal prices.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited has secured all-minerals rights at its Prospect Hill project, paving the way for a maiden tin resource estimate, while new data from Radium Hill reveals an 8km corridor rich in uranium and rare earth elements.

A takeover premium blew the doors off the Materials board this week, while one discounted equity raise did the opposite. Uranium names kept climbing on real production progress, and rare earths stayed in favour as governments and buyers circle supply.

A takeover offer lit up small caps, while one high-growth software name slid hard despite strong sector news. Resources dominated the winners list, but investors still punished dilution and discounted fundraisings.

Euroz Hartleys reports a striking 121% jump in net profit for H1 FY2026, driven by booming equity capital markets activity and rising advisory fees. The company also lifts its interim dividend, signalling confidence amid cyclical market conditions.