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Can the recent rally in nickel prices last, and where can one get exposure on the ASX?
Global nickel prices have surged to near US$18,000 per tonne on supply concerns, particularly around potential production cuts in Indonesia and regulatory uncertainty. The rally has been amplified by speculative flows and broader base-metals momentum, despite elevated inventories and mixed demand fundamentals.
Sunrise Energy Metals (ASX: SRL) - Positioned at the Strategic Heart of Western Critical Minerals Supply Chains
Sunrise Energy Metals (ASX: SRL) is advancing one of the Western world’s most strategically significant battery-materials developments: the Sunrise Nickel-Cobalt-Scandium Project in NSW, a globally large, long-life, ESG-aligned source of critical minerals essential for EVs, aerospace alloys, defence technologies and high-performance fuel cells. Backed by strong balance sheet discipline, rising government engagement, escalating Western supply-security policies, and material advancement across strategic partnerships during 2025, Sunrise enters 2026 with a profile we view as deeply undervalued relative to its strategic optionality.
What is the reason behind the last 12-month rally in zinc prices, and how to get exposure on the ASX?
Zinc prices have surged over the past year due to supply shortages, mine disruptions, and strong demand from infrastructure and renewable energy projects. ASX investors can gain exposure through South32, Develop Global, and Sandfire Resources, each offering different risk and growth profiles.
Larvotto Resources (ASX: LRV): Building Australia’s Next Antimony–Gold Producer
Larvotto Resources Limited (ASX: LRV) is an Australian emerging mining company transitioning from explorer to near-term producer. Its flagship asset, the Hillgrove Antimony–Gold Project in New South Wales, positions the company as a potential supplier of two strategically important metals: gold—a monetary safe-haven—and antimony, a critical mineral used in batteries, semiconductors, and defense alloys.
Has Tivan (ASX: TVN) Formed a Sustainable Long-Term Floor?
Tivan (ASX: TVN) develops critical minerals across Australia and Timor-Leste, led by the Speewah Fluorite project. Following a post-feasibility sell-off and rising cash burn, the stock faces a neutral-to-bearish technical outlook ahead of its late-2026 Final Investment Decision.
Can Hammer Metals (ASX: HMX) Sustain Its Breakout Above Long-Term Resistance?
Hammer Metals, a junior explorer focused on copper, gold and lithium in Queensland and WA, broke above resistance on strong Kalman drilling and a trading halt tied to a potential control deal, though overbought technicals and exploration risk remain.
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