Surveying is one step that resources explorers undertake prior to drilling land for mineral resources, to maximise the chances of success. For the benefit of investors, we thought we'd take a look at just what is involved with this process and how much confidence it can give a company that a subsequent drilling campaign will be…
Mining Stocks
What is the hottest ASX lithium stock? The answer depends on how 'hottest' is defined, but if you want to look at 12-month share price gain, it is Azure Minerals (ASX:AZS). In this article, we look at why this company has had such a spectacular 12 months. Spoiler Alert: It is because it has a monster…
In this article, Stocks Down Under recaps the 4 best lithium stocks to buy right now! But first, it is important for investors new to the lithium sector to understand why this sector is so appealing in the first place.
Why lithium is so appealing
The global lithium market is currently in the midst of a significant…
ASX uranium stocks have gained increased attention in recent months as uranium prices have undergone a major rally for the first time in roughly a decade. Demand for uranium, like other commodities, is expected to grow at the world decarbonises.
Although uranium is not the only 'decarbonisation' resource, a difference with this sector is that a high…
Oil and gas companies are trading at heavy discounts to their peers, even with high oil prices. The average ASX 200 trailing P/E is 15.8x while the average for the energy sector is just 5.8x.
Individual oil and gas companies are trading at low multiples too - Woodside (ASX:WPL) trades at just 5.4x P/E while Santos (ASX:STO)…
Brent and West Texas Intermediate are two of the world's most popular benchmarks for crude oil pricing. But what are the differences between the two and which one is superior?
The difference between Brent and West Texas Intermediate comes down to location, differentials in supply and demand as well as quality differences, such as sulfur content. And…
Graphite is no 'poorer cousin' of lithium, it is a critically important metal for several industrial and commercial applications - including electric vehicles. But what makes it a standout metal? And how can you play it on the ASX?
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Graphite is a superior metal
Graphite is a soft,…
ASX mining stocks have projects in dozens of countries around the world, but some are better than others. There are two factors that investors should consider when determining whether or not an ASX mining stock has a project in the right jurisdiction.
Firstly, that a company's project is in a jurisdiction that has an abundance of mineral…
Iron ore under pressure as sticky inflation is pushing the global economy into recession
A key role of central banks is to conduct monetary policy to achieve price stability. The persistent global inflation has been forcing central banks around the world to keep driving interest rates up to bring inflation under control. As central banks’…
Red Dirt Metals (ASX: RDT) is an Australian mineral exploration company focused on the exploration of gold properties in Western Australia , including the Eureka and Warriedar gold projects. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is based in Subiaco, Australia.
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