Big gold raise menu feeds broker picnic

The Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 6, 2026

The Cap Raise Crucible looks at how gold raisings kept the brokers busy and some punters celebrating. Elsewhere, strategic cheques, fat fees and options have delivered mixed fortunes.

Read full article

More News

Cutting government spending may slow prices, but it could bring on something worse
Nov 5, 2026
Cutting government spending may slow prices, but it could bring on something worse

Both the Reserve Bank and government are copping blame for things out of their control. But bending to pressure might put us in a worse position.

Can’t get into Qantas’ exclusive Chairman’s Lounge? There soon may be another option
Nov 5, 2026
Can’t get into Qantas’ exclusive Chairman’s Lounge? There soon may be another option

Sydney’s T2 domestic terminal will soon offer lounge access to departing passengers regardless of airline, ticket class or frequent flyer status.

Donald Trump has become a big problem for Fox News
Nov 5, 2026
Donald Trump has become a big problem for Fox News

As results began to pour in on a bruising midterm election night for the Republicans, Trump picked an unlikely scapegoat.

ASX surges in $80b midterms relief rally as oil slumps; NAB dives, NextDC soars
Nov 5, 2026
ASX surges in $80b midterms relief rally as oil slumps; NAB dives, NextDC soars

The Australian sharemarket soared the most since April as the Democrats’ sweeping US election victory fuelled optimism the Iran war could end soon, sending oil prices plunging.

Kuniko strikes again as NSW gold-silver system grows
Nov 5, 2026
Kuniko strikes again as NSW gold-silver system grows

Kuniko has struck gold-silver mineralisation in all 11 drill holes across two campaigns at its NSW Commonwealth-Silica Hill project ahead of a December resource update.

ClearVue wins A$700,000 US Govt grant for solar glass tech
Nov 5, 2026
ClearVue wins A$700,000 US Govt grant for solar glass tech

ClearVue and US partner Silfab Solar have won a US$500,000 grant from the US Dept of Energy to develop high-efficiency solar spandrel technology for the US market.

‘Came to say goodbye’: Shelves stripped bare as luxury brands desert David Jones
Nov 5, 2026
‘Came to say goodbye’: Shelves stripped bare as luxury brands desert David Jones

David Jones’ owners have appointed administrators, which is expected to trigger an extensive restructure of the company and thousands of job losses.

The billionaire who’s a winner from David Jones’ collapse
Nov 5, 2026
The billionaire who’s a winner from David Jones’ collapse

The collapse of David Jones is expected to give its rival Myer a boost, as reflected in the surging Myer share price.

Right Resources puts 3km NSW tungsten trend in spotlight
Nov 5, 2026
Right Resources puts 3km NSW tungsten trend in spotlight

Right Resources has uncovered multiple tungsten targets at its Moonlight prospect in NSW, with rock chips returning high grades of up to 0.61 per cent tungsten trioxide and anomalous gold.

Aftermarket raid: Embattled data centre company NextDC’s shares soar
Nov 5, 2026
Aftermarket raid: Embattled data centre company NextDC’s shares soar

Major delays to NextDC’s flagship Melbourne facility left it vulnerable to an “opportunistic” raid by two rivals seeking to buy up to 10 per cent of the company.

This unspoken tradition is stalling our economy. But is it really so bad?
Nov 5, 2026
This unspoken tradition is stalling our economy. But is it really so bad?

This months-long pause isn’t carved into any legislation, but is an unofficial countrywide practice.

Aureka lands production licence for historic Vic gold mine
Nov 5, 2026
Aureka lands production licence for historic Vic gold mine

Aureka Ltd has landed a production licence for its Comstock gold project in Victoria, paving the way for a mining restart and a second ore source for its Wedderburn mill.