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Austral Resources Australia Limited
(Sydney:AR1)
Austral Resources Australia Limited (AR1) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)
Austral Resources Australia Limited Business Overview & Revenue Model
Austral Resources Australia Limited Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 3.53M | 82.09M | 110.28M | 54.83M | 37.26M |
| Gross Profit | -1.08M | -9.03M | 29.74M | 13.23M | 2.08M |
| EBITDA | -306.00K | -8.43M | 39.30M | -11.54M | -4.69M |
| Net Income | 11.87M | -22.62M | 9.45M | -29.80M | -11.73M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 115.00M | 148.63M | 156.48M | 134.30M | 69.99M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 19.30M | 79.00K | 1.15M | 1.53M | 13.33M |
| Total Debt | 22.72M | 84.61M | 68.44M | 65.52M | 27.54M |
| Total Liabilities | 78.69M | 179.85M | 164.75M | 152.97M | 82.61M |
| Stockholders Equity | 36.31M | -31.22M | -8.27M | -18.68M | -12.62M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -19.05M | -3.69M | 4.57M | -51.21M | -3.77M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -17.88M | 9.41M | 41.85M | -1.80M | 646.00K |
| Investing Cash Flow | -19.57M | -12.51M | -37.28M | -49.41M | -10.62M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 56.68M | 2.03M | -5.01M | 38.95M | 23.27M |
Austral Resources Australia Limited Technical Analysis
Austral Resources Australia Limited Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
57 Neutral | AU$167.29M | 245.00 | -29.41% | ― | 281.37% | 2.27% | |
50 Neutral | AU$337.23M | -22.81 | -4.91% | ― | ― | -20.00% | |
49 Neutral | AU$215.12M | -27.90 | -73.21% | ― | ― | -11.29% | |
44 Neutral | AU$262.84M | -3.38 | ― | ― | ― | ― | |
43 Neutral | AU$195.36M | 13.14 | ― | ― | -57.00% | -1789.13% | |
42 Neutral | AU$8.18M | -2.13 | -157.73% | ― | ― | 6.15% |
Austral Resources Australia Limited Corporate Events
Austral Resources Australia Ltd swung to a net profit of $11.9 million for the year to 31 December 2025, reversing a $22.6 million loss a year earlier, as stronger performance from discontinued operations offset a deeper loss in continuing operations. Copper cathode sales from discontinued operations rose to 8,224 tonnes at higher average prices, though total revenue from discontinued activities fell, operating cash flow moved into deficit, and no dividend was declared.
The company’s balance sheet strengthened, with cash and cash equivalents rising sharply to $19.3 million and net tangible assets per share improving to $0.05 from a negative position. Austral also completed the acquisition of Copper Resources Australia Pty Ltd and gained full ownership of the Rocklands Copper Mine and processing facility, a move that is now consolidated into group results and is expected to be central to its future copper production profile.
The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AR1) stock is a Buy with a A$0.20 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Austral Resources Australia Limited stock, see the AU:AR1 Stock Forecast page.
Austral Resources Australia Ltd has opened a Shareholder Priority Placement, structured like a conventional share purchase plan, for eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand to acquire up to 333,333 new shares each at $0.09 per share, with a maximum individual investment of $30,000 and a record date of 18 February 2026. The offer, which closes on 23 March 2026 and is subject to shareholder approval on 27 March 2026, forms part of a broader capital raising that includes multiple placement offers to institutional and strategic investors, aiming to raise more than $30 million before costs to strengthen the company’s financial position and support its ongoing activities.
The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AR1) stock is a Buy with a A$0.20 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Austral Resources Australia Limited stock, see the AU:AR1 Stock Forecast page.
Austral Resources Australia Ltd has applied for the quotation of 424,702,100 ordinary fully paid shares on the ASX, with the securities to be issued and quoted from 26 February 2026. The application, lodged as a new announcement under ASX Listing Rule Appendix 2A, signals a substantial expansion of the company’s quoted capital base, which may influence its market liquidity, investor base and capital structure once the new shares commence trading.
The sizeable issuance follows transactions previously flagged to the market in an earlier Appendix 3B, indicating that this step is part of a broader capital or corporate initiative. While specific use of proceeds or strategic rationale is not detailed, the enlarged register has potential implications for existing shareholders through dilution, while potentially strengthening the company’s financial capacity for future operational or growth activities.
The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AR1) stock is a Buy with a A$0.20 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Austral Resources Australia Limited stock, see the AU:AR1 Stock Forecast page.
Austral Resources Australia plans to issue up to 75 million new ordinary fully paid shares under a proposed placement or similar capital-raising structure. The new securities, expected to be issued on March 27, 2026, will expand the company’s share base and provide additional funding capacity, which may influence its capital structure and flexibility for future operational or growth initiatives.
The placement underscores the company’s continued reliance on equity markets to support its activities, potentially diluting existing shareholders while bolstering its balance sheet. The move may position Austral Resources to pursue projects or strengthen its financial footing, depending on how the raised capital is ultimately deployed.
The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AR1) stock is a Buy with a A$0.20 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Austral Resources Australia Limited stock, see the AU:AR1 Stock Forecast page.
Austral Resources Australia Ltd has released the notice of its 2026 general meeting and proxy form, advising shareholders that the meeting will be held on 27 March 2026 at 9:30am AEST in Brisbane. In line with provisions of the Corporations Act, the company will not mail hard copies of meeting documents unless expressly requested, directing shareholders instead to access materials online and strongly encouraging them to vote via electronic proxy submission.
The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AR1) stock is a Buy with a A$0.20 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Austral Resources Australia Limited stock, see the AU:AR1 Stock Forecast page.
Austral Resources Australia has entered into an agreement with Glencore AG to acquire the Lady Loretta mining leases, associated exploration permits, site infrastructure and mining camp, adjacent to its existing Lady Annie Copper Mine in North-West Queensland. The transaction consolidates control over a broader copper mineral system previously limited by lease boundaries, unlocking substantial copper mineralisation through potential pit wall cutbacks at Lady Annie into the Lady Loretta lease and exploration of strike and down‑plunge extensions that have not been developed for copper. As part of the deal, Austral will receive approximately US$30.4 million (A$45.5 million) cash at completion, lifting unrestricted cash to about A$65 million (and around A$130 million including restricted cash), and the acquisition is described as completing the three key pillars of its regional copper consolidation strategy, reinforcing its pathway to becoming a mid-tier copper producer by leveraging existing Mt Kelly processing capacity and low-risk near-mine opportunities.
The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AR1) stock is a Buy with a A$0.20 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Austral Resources Australia Limited stock, see the AU:AR1 Stock Forecast page.
Austral Resources Australia Ltd has released a site visit presentation dated late January 2026, outlining its ambition to build Australia’s next mid-tier copper powerhouse and reaffirming the technical and reporting foundations of its copper portfolio. The presentation is framed by extensive legal and technical disclaimers, highlighting that the information is general, may change without notice, and is not investment advice, while confirming that its ore reserve and mineral resource estimates remain current under the JORC Code and consistent with earlier public disclosures, thereby reinforcing transparency and compliance for investors and other stakeholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AR1) stock is a Buy with a A$0.20 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Austral Resources Australia Limited stock, see the AU:AR1 Stock Forecast page.
Austral Resources has marked a significant return to public markets with a A$40 million capital raising and re-quotation on the ASX after a 26‑month suspension, while delivering a stronger-than-forecast December 2025 quarter from its Lady Annie operations. Despite heavy wet-season rains and temporary access disruptions, the company exceeded production guidance at Anthill and Mt Kelly, mining higher‑grade ore, stacking 469,160 tonnes to the heap leach, and producing 2,644 tonnes of high-purity copper cathode, generating about A$41.3 million in copper sales, positive operating cash flow of A$3.6 million and maintaining A$19.6 million in cash at period end. Management emphasised that improved operational reliability, proactive weather and maintenance planning, and the establishment of a technical committee for the Rocklands restart underpin Austral’s ambition to become a mid-tier copper producer and support its growth trajectory into 2026 as Anthill nears completion and multiple new mining fronts are planned.
The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AR1) stock is a Hold with a A$0.12 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Austral Resources Australia Limited stock, see the AU:AR1 Stock Forecast page.
Austral Resources has agreed to acquire the Lady Loretta mining leases, associated exploration permits and site infrastructure from Glencore, consolidating tenure immediately adjacent to its existing Lady Annie Copper Mine and unlocking a broader copper mineral system that had been constrained by lease boundaries. The deal, which includes a net cash payment of about US$30.4 million (A$45.5 million) from Glencore to Austral and lifts Austral’s unrestricted cash to roughly A$65 million, is expected to provide both near-term and longer-term copper feedstock to the Mt Kelly processing plant via a pit wall cutback and extensions of the Lady Annie mineralisation trend, completing the company’s North-West Queensland copper consolidation strategy and strengthening its pathway toward becoming a mid-tier copper producer.
The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AR1) stock is a Hold with a A$0.11 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Austral Resources Australia Limited stock, see the AU:AR1 Stock Forecast page.
Austral Resources Australia has entered into a non-binding, non-exclusive memorandum of understanding with Transition Resources to evaluate toll treatment of Transition’s ore at the recently acquired Rocklands processing plant in Northwest Queensland. The proposed alliance is intended to secure additional feed for Rocklands from Transition’s advanced Duck Creek Copper and Highway Gold projects, potentially aligning their planned mine start-ups with Rocklands’ restart timeline. If progressed to binding agreements, access to third-party ore could improve Rocklands’ utilisation rates, accelerate ramp-up, lower unit operating costs and enhance returns on existing infrastructure, reinforcing Austral’s positioning as a logical regional consolidator and a key processing partner for emerging deposits in the Cloncurry region.
The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AR1) stock is a Hold with a A$0.10 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Austral Resources Australia Limited stock, see the AU:AR1 Stock Forecast page.
Austral Resources Australia reported that its Lady Annie copper operations in Northwest Queensland remained in full production and delivered above-budget output in the December quarter, despite a record wet-season rainfall event exceeding 415mm and flooding that temporarily cut access to its Rocklands site. December copper production surpassed 910 tonnes, the highest monthly output since the company’s 2023 restructure, and fourth-quarter production reached 2,643 tonnes, beating both budget and prior guidance, with no environmental non-compliances recorded and all personnel at Lady Annie and Rocklands confirmed safe and adequately supplied, underscoring the effectiveness of Austral’s pre-wet season mitigation and water-management strategies in preserving operational resilience during extreme weather.
The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AR1) stock is a Sell with a A$0.04 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Austral Resources Australia Limited stock, see the AU:AR1 Stock Forecast page.
Austral Resources Australia Ltd has disclosed a change in the interests of director Daniel Jauncey, who holds shares both directly and through several related entities, in accordance with ASX listing rules. On 15 November 2025, Jauncey acquired an additional 2,743,805 fully paid ordinary shares through BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd via an off-market purchase valued at approximately $123,471, increasing his combined direct and indirect shareholding in the company and further aligning his financial exposure with that of other shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AR1) stock is a Sell with a A$0.04 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Austral Resources Australia Limited stock, see the AU:AR1 Stock Forecast page.
Austral Resources Australia Ltd has unveiled a significant update on its Eastern Exploration Targets, identifying high-grade copper-gold prospects with the potential to boost its resource base and organic growth. The drill-ready targets are strategically positioned near the Rocklands processing facility, enhancing cost efficiency and operational potential. This marks a step forward in Austral’s efforts to generate future mine feed, strengthen its growth strategy, and deliver value for stakeholders, with plans for continued exploration and news updates in 2026.
The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AR1) stock is a Sell with a A$0.04 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Austral Resources Australia Limited stock, see the AU:AR1 Stock Forecast page.
Austral Resources Australia Ltd has been granted the Canyon EPM, a strategic landholding adjacent to its existing Mt Kelly and McLeod Hill assets, enhancing its copper oxide exploration strategy. The newly acquired 6km copper corridor provides significant exploration potential with undrilled copper oxide mineralisation, offering opportunities to integrate these resources into future mine planning and processing strategies. This development strengthens Austral’s position in the emerging North West copper region and supports its broader objective of maintaining flexibility in future oxide mine sequencing.
The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AR1) stock is a Sell with a A$0.04 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Austral Resources Australia Limited stock, see the AU:AR1 Stock Forecast page.