Monster or Mouse, Part 2: 2025 was a breakout year for 31 mining players

20 Mining Companies to follow in 2026 - Part I (A-E)

20 Mining Companies to follow in 2026 – Part I (A-E)   2025 was a strong year for many precious metals stocks, driven by the sustained rally in the price of gold and silver, both of which reached multi-year highs. Demand for coal also hit record levels. Gold is up more than 60pc since the start of the year, currently trading at just below $4,300. The yellow metal has performed its traditional role as a safe haven in uncertain economic and geopol…

Monster or Mouse, Part 2: 2025 was a breakout year for 31 mining players

In a year defined by gold’s surge and a shift in sentiment, 31 ASX mining stocks graduated from junior hopefuls to $500m-plus players.   Since 2021, we’ve kept a list of every company that’s punched through the $500 million barrier to take a seat at the table as a high-profile ASX resources stock, worthy of our designation of Monster of Rock. And looking back on 2025, when gold surged, lithium dipped then rebounded, silver squeezed and rare eart…