The Rockstars of mining

Mining's star talent rolled into Sydney this week as IMARC and the Rockstars Mining Investor Event took the stage, with The Stock Network the official media partner for both watch my video recap of the week

Before the curtains were raised, TSN interviewed nine ASX-listed mining leaders chasing uranium, tungsten, rare earths, copper, silver and platinum group metals from Tasmania to Namibia.

From drill hole to development, every resource story starts with a bold idea. This week was all about backing the people turning potential into progress. Learn more from the leaders below.

To your investing,

Alligator Energy (ASX:AGE) - Hunting uranium in South Australia
AGE is focused entirely on uranium in South Australia, home of Olympic Dam, the world's largest known single uranium deposit. CEO and Managing Director Dr Andrea Marsland-Smith explains how drilling hit uranium a kilometre beyond earlier holes at its Samphire project, and the path to a mining lease.

Critica (ASX:CRI) - Pairing tungsten with rare earths across Australia
China has restricted tungsten exports since early 2025, sending the West hunting for supply. CRI Chairman Tim Lindley explains how its Mt Lindsay tungsten project in Tasmania could be funded, and why Jupiter's 160 million tonne indicated resource is only the start.

Southern Palladium (ASX:SPD, JSE:SDL) - Doubling the value of Bengwenyama
Platinum group metals go into catalytic converters, hydrogen fuel cells and jewellery. SPD Executive Chairman Roger Baxter explains how tripling chrome output and higher prices lifted its Bengwenyama project's value 129% to US$1.96 billion, with a feasibility study due by March 2027.

Axel REE (ASX:AXL) - Fast-tracking Brazilian rare earths as Lynas moves in
Brazil holds the world's second-largest rare earths reserves but produces less than one per cent of supply. AXL Managing Director Dr Patience Mpofu explains why Lynas' (ASX:LYC) move on a neighbour sped up work at Caldas, plus the first in-situ recovery field test at Caladão.

Castile Resources (ASX:CST) - Digging five revenue streams from one mine
China produces most of the world's bismuth and has restricted exports. CST's Rover 1 mine plan adds bismuth to gold, copper, cobalt and magnetite, with Executive Chair and Managing Director Mark Hepburn explaining its $1.1 billion pre-tax value and the hunt for a funding partner.

Lode Resources (ASX:LDR) - Discovering new lodes at Tasmania's Montezuma project
Antimony is a critical mineral used in batteries, flame retardants and defence. LDR Managing Director Keith Mayes explains the new Moores Lode at Montezuma, how a nearby processing plant could speed development and a resource update due before year end.

Red Metal (ASX:RDM) - Heap leaching rare earths near Mount Isa
Most Australian rare earths ores need heating to around 800 degrees, says RDM Managing Director Rob Rutherford. He explains why RDM's Sybella deposit can be heap leached at ambient temperature, with a pre-feasibility study due early next year.

Patriot Resources (ASX:PAT) - Readying the drill rigs in southern Peru
PAT plans to sell its lithium project and focus on Tassa, a silver-gold project in Peru with a 31.4 million ounce silver equivalent resource. CEO and Managing Director Dominic Duggan explains the five-year community agreement and the final permit before first drilling.

Kaoko Metals (ASX:KAO) - Drilling Namibia's least explored copper belt
The first holes ever drilled at KAO's Chalkos project hit shallow copper and silver. Managing Director and Founder Gerard O'Donovan explains what the Otniel results reveal and where two rigs head next across the 400 square kilometre landholding.

Corson Fiske - Preparing for the trust tax shake-up
The Government has proposed a 30 per cent minimum tax on discretionary trust income from July 2028. Corson Fiske Australia and New Zealand Managing Partner James Leslie-Watt explains how families are preparing and why moving wealth to Dubai draws ATO scrutiny.

Supporting International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC)
Global mining leaders came together this week for IMARC and TSN was proud to be a media partner for the event hosting 12,000 attendees, 500+ exhibitors, 500+ speakers and 700+ investors from 120+ countries coming together to pave the next chapter in mining.

Legacy Minerals (ASX:LGM) - Gold, copper and silver exploration in New South Wales
CEO & Managing Director Chris Byrne joins The Stock Network at IMARC 2026 to discuss the company’s exploration portfolio, including a new scoping study for its Mt Carrington project and ongoing drilling to unlock the potential of its 1.6 million ounce gold-equivalent resource.

Alara Resources (ASX:AUQ) - Oman mining operations moving to production
Managing Director AV Sthapak joins The Stock Network at IMARC 2026 to discuss the company’s Oman-based mining operations, ongoing exploration and development strategy, with a focus on progressing projects towards production, cash flow and profitability.

Rick Rule's 10 predictions and investment outlook
Join more than 43,000 viewers to watch my interview with Rick Rule who appeared at the Australian Gold Conference and IMARC this month, highlighting his 2027 outlook for the mining sector:

1. Gold: The long-term bull market is just beginning.
2. Gold stocks: Valuations are historically cheap.
3. Currencies: The purchasing power of fiat currencies will deteriorate.
4. Copper: Supply shortages will drive prices higher.
5. BHP (ASX:BHP): Olympic Dam expansion will become increasingly attractive.
6. Uranium: Australia offers significant untapped investment opportunities.
7. Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN): Significant speculative upside, provided operating costs improve.
8. Oil: Peace could trigger a dramatic price collapse.
9. Oil: US$50 prices could create spectacular buying opportunities.
10. Energy: Chronic underinvestment will create future supply shortages.

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