WA gold and lithium stocks soar in 2025 rally
Western Australian gold miners and a lithium revival led the ASX in 2025, with some stocks tripling in value. Discover the top performers and what drove the market.
Western Australian gold miners and a lithium revival led the ASX in 2025, with some stocks tripling in value. Discover the top performers and what drove the market.
The ASX200 closed 2025 up 6.8% despite a global rollercoaster. Discover how gold miners soared, Trump's tariffs rattled markets, and AI hype fuels the 2026 outlook.
From Centrelink boosts to higher tolls and new cash rules, discover the key changes affecting millions of Australians from January 1, 2026. Stay informed.
Market commentator Dollar Bill's accurate calls on uranium, silver, and small-cap stocks. Now, he's eyeing a potential revival in lithium and nickel. Read his analysis.
Venus Metals Corporation begins preparations for a Pre-Feasibility Study at its Bellchambers gold project near Sandstone, WA, targeting completion in late 2026. Read about the resource and development plans.
Expert predictions for Western Australia's mining sector in 2026. Will iron ore hold strong? Can lithium and rare earths rebound? Get the full analysis here.
The ASX's Santa Claus rally is a real phenomenon, with the market up over 4% this December. We explore the data, psychology, and surprising history behind this seasonal surge. Is it astrology or investor behaviour?
The ASX small-cap sector exploded in 2025, driven by a gold boom, silver's 140% surge, and geopolitical tailwinds. Discover the year's top performers and what 2026 may hold.
Horizon Minerals delays its Black Swan feasibility study to March, eyeing a major throughput boost as gold prices soar past A$6700/oz. First gold is targeted for late 2026.
Kalamazoo Resources appoints Adam Garczynski to lead the Mt Olympus pre-feasibility study and reports early success in its new diamond drilling campaign at the Ashburton gold project in WA's Pilbara. Read the latest developments.
Forrestania Resources has declared its takeover offer for Kula Gold unconditional, clearing the path to create a consolidated gold explorer targeting production in 2026.
Aguia Resources slashes costs and boosts gold recoveries at its Santa Barbara mine in Colombia to 70%, targeting 80% and positive cash flow. Read the full operational turnaround story.
Reach Resources finishes a 5,281m drilling program at its Murchison South gold project, targeting a resource upgrade. Assays due in February will guide 2026 plans.
Aureka Limited has discovered a new mineralised structure with visible gold at its Comstock project in Victoria, boosting its near-term production potential. Read the full story.
Kula Gold's drilling at the historic Mt Palmer mine in WA has returned spectacular high-grade gold results, confirming a large-scale 3km mineralised system. The project is now a key target amid a takeover bid. Read more.
A dramatic final round before the Christmas break saw City snatch top spot, a teen prodigy return with a ton, and a rare reverse outright in Newcastle's first-grade cricket.
NSW Premier Chris Minns calls for calm and asks people to avoid a Sydney rally, while Barnaby Joyce urges attendance. The event follows the Bondi Beach terror attack, with new protest laws imminent.
Victorian public transport fares will increase from 2026, with regular commuters facing up to $104 in extra annual costs. Learn the new Myki prices and the government's weekend travel relief.
Doug William Diver, former Shire of Ashburton deputy president, has been charged with multiple child sex offences. The 68-year-old will face court in Perth. Read the full details.
Queensland motorists are paying up to $25 more per tank as petrol prices spike weeks early. The RACQ slams the 'unjustified' hike as a deliberate cash grab before Christmas.
Western Australian gold stocks have dominated the ASX200's best performers in 2025, delivering average gains of 159.5% as bullion soars. Discover the top companies and market outlook for 2026.
Kalgoorlie Gold Mining's drilling at its Pinjin project has doubled the strike length of primary gold mineralisation to 1.1km, confirming a significant orogenic system. Read the latest on this exciting WA gold discovery.
Gateway Mining's drilling at its Yandal project near Wiluna has revealed a large-scale gold system at Mustang, with a 1.4km strike. Exploration to ramp up in 2025. Read the full story.
Australia's mining and energy exports hit $385 billion in 2024-25, buoyed by resilient iron ore and surging gold prices. Explore the $62 billion project pipeline and state-by-state breakdown.
After the Bondi tragedy, columnist Jenna Price explores how we can foster the bravery shown by hero Ahmed al Ahmed. Psychologist Erica Frydenberg offers actionable steps for building courage in ourselves and the next generation.
Ora Banda Mining strikes thick, high-grade gold extensions at its Sand King underground operation in WA, paving the way for major resource upgrades and extended production. Read the full story.
WA's mid-year review reveals a $7.5bn revenue windfall from iron ore and gold, delivering an eighth straight surplus. Treasurer Rita Saffioti defends no new cost-of-living measures. Read the full analysis.
Taruga Minerals reports strong gold and copper assays from rock chips at its Gwamogwamo prospect in Papua New Guinea, validating historical data and setting the stage for 2026 drilling.
Pacgold Limited has secured final approvals to restart gold leaching at its White Dam project in South Australia, targeting first gold pours in 2026 to fund Queensland exploration.
WA explorer Dynamic Metals locks in govt co-funding for diamond drilling at Cognac West, while new gold-in-soil anomalies emerge at Leinster and Lady Jane projects. Read the latest on their expanding pipeline.