ILU
Director Trades
| Date | Director | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 10/12/24 | P. Smith | $50,981 |
| 10/12/24 | L. Saint | $36,765 |
| 10/12/24 | A. Sutton | $48,901 |
| 22/12/24 | S. Corlett | $49,829 |
| 26/12/24 | P. Smith | $34,198 |
| 6/5/25 | A. Sutton | $61,796 |
| 13/5/25 | P. Smith | $50,104 |
Company News
ASX Players With North American Exposure Could Benefit as China Tightens Rare Earth Export Controls
China has dramatically expanded its export controls on rare earth elements, adding five new materials and a raft of refining technologies to its restricted list in a move that tightens Beijing’s grip on global supply chains for critical minerals. The latest measures, announced Thursday by China’s Ministry of Commerce, introduce new licensing requirements for the […]
Which ASX Stocks Could Benefit as Rare Earth Prices Surge on Tightened US Supply Chains?
Prices of neodymium and praseodymium (NdPr) oxides – two rare earth elements essential for super-strong magnets – have surged to their highest levels in more than two years. The rally follows US rare earth producer MP Materials halting raw material exports to China, creating a significant gap in supply. China currently controls around 90% of […]
Lindian Resources Signs Iluka Offtake Deal to Advance Kangankunde Development
Lindian Resources (ASX: LIN) has executed a binding offtake agreement and term loan facility with Iluka Resources (ASX: ILU), establishing a cornerstone strategic partnership for the development of the Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi. The agreement includes a US$20 million (A$32 million) construction term loan and a 15-year offtake for high-grade monazite concentrate, with […]
Apple–MP Materials Deal Underscores Strategic Value of Rare Earth Recycling and Boosts Spotlight on Local Contenders
In a move that cements the critical importance of rare earth supply chains, MP Materials saw its stock jump over 20% overnight after announcing a landmark $500 million partnership with Apple to develop a dedicated rare earth recycling line. The deal, which includes long-term supply commitments and investment in MP’s flagship magnetics facility in Fort […]
US Defence Deal with MP Materials Puts Spotlight on Critical Minerals—and Australia’s Emerging Role
One of the most prominent trends shaping global equity markets in 2025 is the sharp rise in investor interest in the defence sector. This has been especially fuelled by mounting geopolitical tensions and an increasingly strategic view on supply chain security. Nowhere is this more evident than in the US, where the Department of Defense […]
RareX–Iluka Resources consortium seeks Mrima Hill project rights in Kenyan rare earths push
A consortium comprising RareX (ASX: REE) and Iluka Resources (ASX: ILU) has applied to Kenya’s National Mining Corporation (NAMICO) for prospecting rights to the Mrima Hill rare earth–niobium–phosphate–manganese project. The partners have also applied to form a special purpose vehicle (SPV) that will see RareX take the lead in socio-environmental, resource definition and engineering studies […]
Rare earths lead the charge in Australia’s $7.3 billion critical minerals investment
A surge in spending on new rare earths projects has seen critical minerals take over as the leader for investment in later-stage projects in Australia. This year’s major projects report from the Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources reflects rare earths’ emergence as the largest target for critical mineral project investment. The study has […]
Critical metal confusion, but here’s a small stock starter guide
Everyone knows (or should know) that critical and energy transition metals are one of the great investment themes of the decade but not everyone knows where to start building a portfolio of small stocks with growth potential. One of the problems in tackling a group of metals which have suddenly hit the headlines after lying […]
Two Australian sand racers are picking up speed
China’s economy reboot has come just in time for two Australian mining companies engaged in a low profile, high-stakes race in a sand patch. The sand patch is Western Australia, but in the case of Strandline Resources (ASX: STA) and Sheffield Resources (ASX: SFX) the sand is a mix of high value zircon and titanium-rich […]
Debt warning for small resource stocks as a rate squeeze worsens
Investors should take note of the red debt-flag flying over the resources sector with smaller companies at greatest risk, as the toxic mix of interest rate hikes and commodity price falls take effect. Rising interest rates impact everyone, but with mining there is a problem in trying to align erratic (commodity exposed) income with fixed […]