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Australia’s Only Pure Play Bauxite Producer Capitalising on China Demand

Oct 10, 2019

One of the few commodities not to experience wild swings over the last decade is bauxite, and as the key component in the manufacturing of aluminium its outlook remains strong. One ASX junior is looking to capitalise.

MKG’s Outstanding Assays Allows it to Focus on the Big Gold Picture

Aug 13, 2019

Mako Gold (ASX:MKG) has a controlling 51% interest in the Napié project after reaching its first milestone and has its sights set on earning up to 75% of the project on completion of a Definitive Feasibility Study.

Will ZMI’s Resource Upgrade Give it an Early Mover Valuation Advantage?

Jul 31, 2019

Zinc of Ireland (ASX:ZMI) today released an updated independent Mineral Resource Estimate for the Kildare Zinc Project, with the contained zinc and lead resource inventory increasing to more than 850,000 tonnes.

Exploring for Gold Amongst Giants in Africa

Jul 18, 2019

Gold-focused Australian exploration company, Indiana Resources (ASX:IDA) has secured a highly prospective land package in Mali and is looking to aggressively grow its portfolio.

WRM Receives Further Backing: Sandfire Pours More Millions into Red Mountain Project

Jul 16, 2019

Sandfire obviously sees a great deal of upside in WRM's Red Mountain project, because it has just upped the ante, committing another US$1.5 million (~A$2M) on top of the $6 million for 2019, taking total exploration budget for this year to A$8 million.

Major Cornerstone Investor in Place for Rafaella

Jun 26, 2019

Transamine Trading S.A, the world's oldest independent and privately held commodities trading company is coming onboard Rafaella Resource's Galicia Tin & Tungstem project as a cornerstone investor.

ASX Junior Kick Starts Mine amid Iron Ore Revival

Jun 06, 2019

Today's ASX junior owns a previously producing iron ore asset in Tasmania, which was placed into care and maintenance when the iron ore price sank, but it is now seeking to again produce a direct shipping ore (DSO) product given the turnaround in the price of iron ore. The project has proven resources, reserves in the ground, and offers significant exploration upside.

Previously Overlooked ASX Micro-Cap Confirms Transformative Tungsten Project

May 27, 2019

Rafaella Resources (ASX:RFR) has recognised the demand in tungsten and has just confirmed that it is looking to acquire a 100% interest in a Spanish tungsten and tin mine.

ASX Micro Cap Hunting for Multi-Million Oz. African Gold Resources

May 22, 2019

Mako Gold Limited (ASX:MKG), which listed on the ASX just over a year ago, is now rapidly advancing its Napié and Niou Projects.

Acquisition Complete: ASX Junior Set to Commence Tungsten Production

May 15, 2019

By 2025, the tungsten market is predicted to exceed $8.5 billion and grow by more than 8% per year. For that reason, among several others, I am feeling pretty bullish about today’s stock: Speciality Metals (ASX:SEI).

Cashed up Pilbara Junior Looks to Tap Into Growing Asian Salt Demand

Apr 17, 2019

BCI Minerals Limited (ASX:BCI) has a long history on the ASX with a large exposure to iron ore. While it still has some exposure for now, the company is shedding its iron ore assets as it refocuses on its salt and potash project.

Sandfire Puts its Money on High-Grade Alaskan Zinc & Precious Metals VMS Project

Mar 25, 2019

Why would one of Australia’s largest copper-gold producers, Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR), commit $20+ million to a project 13,000 kilometres from home?

One ASX Listed Gold Explorer Wants to Create its Own South American Dynasty

Feb 26, 2019

Peru is the biggest producer of gold throughout Latin America. It is ranked sixth globally and that’s not taking into account that Peru is believed to have the largest potential for unexploited gold deposits yet be fully explored.

Phase 1 Drilling Complete: PMY Looks to Update Mineral Resource

Feb 14, 2019

Pacifico Minerals (ASX:PMY) is quickly progressing Australia’s largest undeveloped near-surface lead-silver-zinc deposit, located in WA’s Kimberley region.

Catalysts Imminent as NIC Eyes Full Scale Nickel Production

Feb 11, 2019

Recently we introduced you to ASX newcomer Nickel Mines Limited (ASX:NIC) and posed the question: is this company the next big thing in nickel? Well, NIC is certainly moving quickly to live up to the moniker.

ABR Enhances DFS: Targets Very Low Capex Starter Project with Standalone IRR of 58% and NPV10 of US$225m

Feb 01, 2019

When ASX junior American Pacific Borate and Lithium (ASX:ABR) released an extremely positive definitive feasibility study (DFS) in relation to its Fort Cady Borate Project in California, there was an even more positive reaction from the market.

ZMI Secures Cornerstone Investor and Finds a Clear Path to Zinc Mine Development

Jan 29, 2019

Exploring in a highly lucrative zinc mining destination, the pieces are all falling into place for Zinc of Ireland NL (ASX: ZMI) as it rolls towards development at its Irish zinc project.

The Next Big Thing in Nickel? ASX Newcomer Partners Up with World’s Biggest Stainless Steelmaker

Jan 15, 2019

Recently listed Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) is looking to capitalise on nickel demand, which is expected to grow 2-3% over the medium to long-term, underpinned by the improving outlook for stainless steel and the rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) battery market.