HAS
Director Trades
| Date | Director | Value |
|---|---|---|
| F. Lew | $179,200 | |
| F. Lew | $256,400 |
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 […]
Metal Bank Acquires Hastings Technology Metals’ WA Gold Assets for $2.3 Million
Gold-focused junior Metal Bank (ASX: MBK) will acquire the Western Australian exploration assets of Hastings Technology Metals (ASX: HAS) for $2.3 million consideration by way of a share placement. The deal will include the Whiteheads project in the eastern goldfields (held through Hasting’s subsidiary Great Western Gold), the Ark project in the Gascoyne region (held […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hastings Technology Metals sells 60% of Yangibana project to Wyloo in strategic JV agreement
Hastings Technology Metals (ASX: HAS) has entered into a definitive agreement to sell a 60% interest in the Yangibana rare earths and niobium project to the Andrew Forrest-backed Wyloo Metals. The company has also agreed to form an unincorporated joint venture (JV) for the Yangibana project, which is located in the Gascoyne region of Western […]
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 […]
The challenges facing a renewable energy rush
The great renewable energy rush is proving to be more difficult, and perhaps less profitable than expected, with a combination of rising costs and consumer resistance sounding a warning bell for investors. Most of the problems reported so far have affected big players in the renewables and critical metal sectors but small players are not […]
The growing cost inflation crisis in Australia’s resources sector
Another day, another cost blow-out. This time it’s the Mardie potash project of BCI Minerals (ASX: BCI) which is facing construction costs almost double those of the original design, following a 40% blow-out at the Yangibana rare earths mine of Hastings Technology Metals (ASX: HAS). BCI and Hastings are not alone in battling the effects […]
Gold, rare earth capital raises dominate September quarter, exploration spend hits new record
Capital raisings by Australian exploration companies totalled $1.29 billion in the three months to 30 September, with gold stocks taking more than a quarter of that sum, followed by rare earths and oil and gas hopefuls. Financial services firm BDO Australia also reported that exploration spending came to $1.07 billion, the highest amount recorded since […]
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