Filip Karinja
Filip is the founder of Small Caps and Cap Raise. He provides analysis on the global economy, geopolitical matters, commodities and equities. Filip has many years experience as a professional share market investor and trader.
The mining lifecycle: from exploration to production
Mining is not a short-term game. From early high-risk exploration to community liaison and securing project financing, there are many steps involved in getting a mine into production. Companies expend a lot of time and money proving up a resource before moving into the development phase, and, even then, only a handful are successful in […]
ASX Trader: we’re on the edge of a commodity supercycle
In a market obsessed with tech stocks and index highs, ASX Trader issues a contrarian wake-up call. In this exclusive interview, the structured trading educator and chart technician warns that equities are dangerously expensive and commodities are quietly setting up for an historic run. Small Caps: David, you’ve been vocal lately about the potential for […]
SuperAI summit 2025 to showcase the future of artificial intelligence
Singapore is set to become the epicentre of global artificial intelligence advancement this June as SuperAI returns to Marina Bay Sands for its second edition. Scheduled for 18–19 June 2025, the event is expected to draw over 7,000 participants from more than 100 countries, uniting a diverse mix of developers, founders, investors, academics and enterprise […]
Ceretas secures $1m for breakthrough ultrasound therapy for dementia, eyes potential IPO
Australian MedTech company Ceretas has successfully secured $1 million in seed funding to advance its low-cost, portable and non-invasive ultrasound device aimed at treating dementia and other neurological conditions. This funding positions the company closer to a potential IPO as it progresses through clinical research and regulatory steps. Initial capital raise fuels development The recent […]
Matt Barrie outlines the controlled demolition of Australia
Australia is facing a crossroad that challenges its very essence as a prosperous, unified and self-reliant nation. Matt Barrie, chief executive officer and chairman of Freelancer (ASX: FLN), delivered an incisive speech to the Northern Beaches Liberal Party, labelled ‘Flat out like a nation sinking’. The speech outlined a chilling blueprint of how systematically dismantling […]
From bond market collapse to crypto surge: Francis Hunt’s take on financial trends
Renowned market analyst and strategist Francis Hunt, aka The Market Sniper, recently shared his insights on the seismic shifts occurring in the global financial system. During his latest interview with Small Caps, Hunt explored topics ranging from the contraction of debt markets to the rise of crypto assets, highlighting the interconnectedness of these trends and […]
Weekly wrap: inflation eases, US tech sector pulls market lower
Markets saw a dip this week, with the ASX 200 declining 1.13% to close at 8118.8 points. However, the index remains up 6.44% for the year. The losses across investors’ screens were primarily driven by mixed tech earnings from the US. Amazon reported growth in its cloud and advertising sectors, while Google-owned Alphabet posted solid […]
Algorae Pharmaceuticals launches AI-powered platform to generate novel drug candidates
Algorae Pharmaceuticals (ASX: 1AI) has launched Version 1.0 of its biopharmaceutical platform AlgoraeOS after construction at the University of New South Wales, now ranked the 19th best university in the world. The AlgoraeOS platform aggregates medical and scientific data on over 5,000 known drugs and molecules in over 150 human cell types. The platform uses […]
World’s largest crypto event TOKEN2049 to showcase latest in blockchain technology during F1 week in Singapore
TOKEN2049, the world’s largest crypto event, is gearing up for its most ambitious edition yet in Singapore this year. The event is set to welcome 20,000 attendees from over 150 countries, making it the largest gathering in the Web3 space. Taking place at Marina Bay Sands ahead of the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2024 […]
HyTerra to champion Australian hydrogen innovation at European conferences
Emerging hydrogen player HyTerra (ASX: HYT) will be flying Australia’s flag in Europe this month when executive director Ben Mee presents at the Financial Times Hydrogen Convention in London on June 12 and the Hydroverse Conference in Essen, Germany, on June 18. Both conferences will gather business, finance, government and policy leaders from over 50 […]
Nuclear energy revival underway in the United States
For decades, nuclear power has been the United States’ largest source of clean energy, accounting for 19% of the total energy produced last year. The industry directly employs nearly 60,000 workers in stable, well-paying jobs and supports hundreds of thousands more. Alongside wind and solar power, a new generation of nuclear reactors is currently gaining […]
Guzman y Gomez sets sights on ASX listing with IPO to fund aggressive expansion
In a bold move set to shake up Australia’s fast food landscape, Mexican-inspired chain Guzman y Gomez (GYG) is preparing to make its debut on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The company’s upcoming initial public offering (IPO) is not just another corporate event—it’s a statement of GYG’s ambition to redefine fast food in this country. […]
Market wrap: late market rally not enough to erase midweek losses
A late rally on Friday wasn’t enough for the Australian share market to recover from ground lost earlier in the week. Despite climbing 0.96% or 73.5 points on Friday, the ASX 200 gave up 0.42% for the week. Inflation still high Australia’s annual consumer inflation rate accelerated to 3.6% in April 2024, its highest level […]
Chinese investment in Australia drops 36% to second-lowest level since 2006
Chinese investment in Australia plummeted to $1.34 billion in 2023 according to a new report released today by KPMG Australia and The University of Sydney, marking a 36% decline from the previous year and the second-lowest annual figure since 2006. The Demystifying Chinese Investment in Australia report reveals that only 11 investment transactions were recorded […]
Neurotech International receives approval to extend trial to adult ASD patients
Clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company Neurotech International (ASX: NTI) has been granted approval by the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) to extend their current Phase II/III clinical trial in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) patients. The extension allows patients who turn 18 years of age to continue receiving treatment with NTI164 during the extended phase of the trial […]
Peppermint Innovation targets Philippines’ unbanked with digital payments platform bizmoto
When it comes to financial services, the Philippines is in the midst of a tectonic shift to digital channels, spurred in part by the pandemic which saw more than half of adult Filipinos shop online for the first time. At the same time, 70% of the sprawling archipelago nation’s population remain ‘underbanked’, or cannot access […]
Wide Open Agriculture enters US market with novel lupin-based Buntine Protein
In a significant advancement, regenerative food and agriculture company Wide Open Agriculture (ASX: WOA) has sealed two exclusive distribution agreements in the United States. The agreements are a milestone for the company as it makes its entry into the high attractive American market, with the primary objective of developing a robust commercial foundation for their […]
Mamba Exploration’s Hyden REE project shows promising results in initial leach tests
Diversified explorer Mamba Exploration (ASX: M24) says initial test work at its rare earth elements (REE) Hyden project in Western Australia can readily be leached. While returns from the nine samples of leach tests of the clay hosted REE show variable results, they also revealed very positive signs from one zone. Leach results from the […]
Nimy Resources hits rare earths and base metals at Mons in WA
Nimy Resources (ASX: NIM) has hit rare earths and base metals in a newly-identified 4.5km corridor at its Mons project in Western Australia. Nimy says the results are important because they sit well away from previously-announced nickel and lithium targets, highlighting the immense prospectivity of the greenstone belt at Mons. The results follow new assays […]
Wide Open Agriculture awarded $5m government grant for plant-based Buntine Protein production facility
In a leap forward for the Australian plant-based industry, Wide Open Agriculture (ASX: WOA) has been awarded an AUD$5 million grant from the Western Australian Government’s Investment Attraction Fund. The grant aims to expedite the establishment of a pioneering production facility for the company’s innovative Buntine Protein® enhanced oat milk. Strategically located in Western Australia, […]