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AU:MML

Allup Silica Ltd.

(Sydney:MML)

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Underperform 40 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:40Underperform
Price Target:
AU$0.02
▼(-5.00% Downside)
Action:DowngradedDate:01/30/26
The score is primarily constrained by very weak financial performance (near-zero revenue, large losses, and continued cash burn), with low leverage offering only partial offset. Technicals are also soft (below key moving averages with negative MACD). Valuation does not provide support because earnings are negative and no dividend yield is available.
Positive Factors
Low leverage / no debt
A nil-debt capital structure materially lowers near-term default and interest burden, preserving optionality. Over the next 2–6 months this gives management flexibility to pursue restructuring, asset sales, or opportunistic funding without heavy servicing costs, aiding survival.
Proven cash-generation historically
Prior periods of strong operating and free cash flow show the underlying business can generate cash when volumes/pricing align. That historical capability implies the business model and assets can be cash-accretive if market or operational fixes take hold, supporting medium-term recovery options.
Early revenue improvement
Year-over-year revenue growth from a depressed base indicates initial sales recovery rather than continued contraction. If sustained, even small top-line momentum can be leveraged to rebuild scale, improve marginal absorption of fixed costs, and provide a platform for incremental margin recovery over months.
Negative Factors
Minimal revenue and large losses
The core issue is the extreme mismatch between sales and costs: negligible revenue cannot cover fixed and operating expenses. Persisting large net losses erode competitiveness, constrain investment in product or sales, and make business viability contingent on material and sustained revenue recovery.
Persistent negative cash flow
Consistent operating and free cash outflows signal ongoing cash burn that will deplete resources absent financing or turnaround. This structural cash deficit limits the company's ability to invest, retain staff, or service commitments and increases reliance on external funding or dilutive capital solutions.
Eroded equity capital
A materially reduced equity base weakens the balance sheet buffer against losses and shocks. With limited capital reserves, the company faces greater insolvency and refinancing risk, constraining strategic options and potentially forcing asset disposals, aggressive cost cuts, or dilutive financing in the medium term.

Allup Silica Ltd. (MML) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)

Allup Silica Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionMcLaren Minerals Limited engages in the exploration and evaluation of mineral resources in Western Australia. It primarily explores for silica sand. The company was formerly known as Allup Silica Limited and changed its name to McLaren Minerals Limited in December 2024. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Subiaco, Australia.
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Allup Silica Ltd. Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Income statement and cash flow are very weak: near-zero revenue ($8k) with a large net loss (~$2.37m) and ongoing cash burn (operating cash flow ~-$1.21m; free cash flow ~-$3.15m). The balance sheet has low leverage/no debt, but equity has eroded to about $2.93m as losses persist.
Income Statement
18
Very Negative
The most recent results (2025 annual) show minimal revenue ($8k) and very large losses (net loss ~$2.37m), translating into extremely weak profitability. While revenue improved versus 2024 (from ~$2k to ~$8k), the business remains firmly loss-making with deeply negative margins, indicating the current cost base is far ahead of the revenue run-rate. Earlier history (2020–2021) shows the company previously generated meaningful revenue and profits, but the sharp reset to near-zero revenue since 2022 is a major concern.
Balance Sheet
55
Neutral
Leverage is low, with no debt reported in 2025 and a low debt load in prior years, which reduces financial risk. However, equity has fallen materially from the 2020–2021 period to about $2.93m in 2025, and returns on equity are strongly negative in recent years due to ongoing losses. Overall, the balance sheet is not heavily levered, but it is weakening as losses continue to erode the capital base.
Cash Flow
22
Negative
Cash generation is weak: operating cash flow is negative in 2025 (~-$1.21m) and free cash flow is deeply negative (~-$3.15m), indicating ongoing cash burn. Free cash flow deterioration versus 2024 suggests elevated investment/spend relative to the current revenue base, increasing reliance on funding. The company did produce strong positive operating and free cash flow in 2021, but the last several years have been consistently cash-negative, which is the dominant trend.
BreakdownJun 2024Jun 2023Jun 2022Jun 2022Jun 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue7.95K2.16K0.000.00179.04M
Gross Profit7.95K2.16K-4.82K-862.0073.92M
EBITDA-2.36M-1.45M-1.73M-754.96K-180.49K
Net Income-2.37M-1.42M-1.65M-891.14K47.26M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets3.12M3.10M4.46M5.81M216.53M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments304.78K1.18M3.18M4.91M780.45K
Total Debt0.00123.86K160.17K0.003.20M
Total Liabilities193.90K240.78K319.74K79.64K23.46M
Stockholders Equity2.93M2.86M4.14M5.73M193.07M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-3.15M-1.96M-1.73M-1.04M35.80M
Operating Cash Flow-1.21M-1.13M-1.14M-710.18K64.44M
Investing Cash Flow-1.94M-827.41K-591.05K-326.89K-39.44M
Financing Cash Flow2.28M-43.89K-366.005.17M-12.64M

Allup Silica Ltd. Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
61
Neutral
$10.43B7.12-0.05%2.87%2.86%-36.73%
48
Neutral
AU$3.70M-9.62-492.76%72.85%
48
Neutral
AU$6.29M-1.86-39.25%21.34%
45
Neutral
AU$14.73M-0.52-71.65%
42
Neutral
AU$7.73M-1.13-5925.89%40.21%
40
Underperform
AU$8.05M-0.98-81.83%
38
Underperform
AU$21.17M-0.83-110.65%32.08%
* Basic Materials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
AU:MML
Allup Silica Ltd.
0.02
-0.02
-52.38%
AU:AKN
AuKing Mining Ltd
0.01
<0.01
20.00%
AU:SHP
South Harz Potash Ltd
0.03
>-0.01
-15.15%
AU:EMU
Emu NL
0.03
0.00
0.00%
AU:AQX
Alice Queen Ltd.
0.01
<0.01
10.00%
AU:WYX
Pacific Bauxite Limited
0.04
<0.01
11.11%

Allup Silica Ltd. Corporate Events

McLaren Minerals Advances Flagship Titanium Project and Bolsters Mineral Sands Portfolio
Jan 30, 2026

McLaren Minerals has marked a significant step in advancing its McLaren Titanium Project in Western Australia, completing a Pre-Feasibility Study that confirms the operation as a large-scale, long-life and globally competitive titanium project under conservative assumptions. An updated mineral resource estimate of 529Mt at 4.5% heavy minerals, coupled with outstanding near-surface high-grade drilling results and the identification of a second mineralised shoreline, underscores substantial resource scale, grade upside and future growth potential. On the corporate front, the company strengthened its balance sheet via a fully underwritten A$3.6 million entitlement offer, acquired the zircon-rich Barossa Project to add a second advanced mineral sands asset, and continued discussions with potential offtake partners, collectively reinforcing its development pipeline and positioning within the titanium and zircon markets.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MML) stock is a Sell with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Allup Silica Ltd. stock, see the AU:MML Stock Forecast page.

Capital Raising Dilutes Major Shareholder in McLaren Minerals
Jan 29, 2026

McLaren Minerals Limited has disclosed that investor Andrew Haythorpe, along with associated entities Tesha Pty Ltd as trustee for The Nimrod Trust and Ouro Pty Ltd, has ceased to be a substantial holder in the company as of 20 January 2026. The change arises from dilution of their combined stake following a capital raising, which reduced their voting power by a total of 20.35 million shares, signaling a shift in the company’s ownership profile and potentially increasing the relative influence of new and existing participants in the latest funding round.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MML) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Allup Silica Ltd. stock, see the AU:MML Stock Forecast page.

McLaren Minerals Issues 2.5 Million Unquoted Performance Rights
Jan 21, 2026

McLaren Minerals Limited has notified the market of the issue of 2.5 million unquoted performance rights under the ASX Appendix 3G process, with the securities recorded as issued on 9 December 2025. The creation of these performance rights, which are typically used as an incentive tool for executives and key personnel, may impact the company’s future capital structure and aligns with common remuneration and retention practices in the Australian mining exploration industry.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MML) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Allup Silica Ltd. stock, see the AU:MML Stock Forecast page.

McLaren Minerals Issues New Shares to Support McLaren Project
Jan 21, 2026

McLaren Minerals Limited has issued 4,241,571 fully paid ordinary shares in relation to its McLaren project and has advised that these shares were issued without a prospectus under the Corporations Act’s disclosure exemptions. The company confirmed it is compliant with its financial reporting and continuous disclosure obligations and stated there is no excluded information that would materially affect investors’ assessment of the company or the rights attached to the new shares, signalling a routine capital management step in support of its project development activities.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MML) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Allup Silica Ltd. stock, see the AU:MML Stock Forecast page.

McLaren Minerals Seeks ASX Quotation for Over 4.2 Million New Shares
Jan 21, 2026

McLaren Minerals Limited has applied to the ASX for quotation of 4,241,571 new fully paid ordinary shares, issued in connection with its McLaren project. The additional securities, effective from 20 January 2026, expand the company’s quoted capital base and underscore the ongoing development of the McLaren project, which may influence its funding capacity, project progression and positioning within the mineral exploration sector.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MML) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Allup Silica Ltd. stock, see the AU:MML Stock Forecast page.

McLaren Minerals Issues 625,000 New Shares on Option Conversion
Jan 15, 2026

McLaren Minerals Limited has issued 625,000 fully paid ordinary shares following the conversion of options, increasing its share capital without providing a prospectus-style disclosure to investors under the Corporations Act. The company confirmed it remains compliant with its financial reporting and continuous disclosure obligations and stated there is no excluded information that would materially affect an informed assessment of its financial position or the rights attached to the newly issued shares, providing assurance to investors about transparency and regulatory adherence.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MML) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Allup Silica Ltd. stock, see the AU:MML Stock Forecast page.

McLaren Minerals Seeks ASX Quotation for 625,000 New Shares
Jan 15, 2026

McLaren Minerals Limited has applied to the ASX for quotation of 625,000 new fully paid ordinary shares, to be issued on 15 January 2026. The additional securities, arising from the exercise or conversion of existing instruments, will increase the company’s quoted share capital and may modestly enhance liquidity in its stock for current and prospective investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MML) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Allup Silica Ltd. stock, see the AU:MML Stock Forecast page.

McLaren Minerals’ PFS Flags Robust Economics for Western Australia Titanium Project
Jan 12, 2026

McLaren Minerals has completed a Pre-Feasibility Study for its McLaren Titanium Project in Western Australia, outlining a long-life, large-scale operation based on a Mineral Resource Estimate of 529Mt at 4.5% heavy minerals, including a substantial indicated component. The PFS indicates a 15.9-year mine life, an 11.8Mtpa processing rate and life-of-mine production of 6.48Mt of ilmenite concentrate, delivering forecast life-of-mine net revenue of A$2.60bn, EBITDA of A$899m, a pre-tax NPV8 of A$252m and an IRR of 26%, under conservative price assumptions. With pre-production capital of A$179m, a 3.7-year payback period, conventional processing flowsheets and bulk dry-mining methods, the study points to relatively low technical and execution risk, while more than 60% of the total resource remains outside the initial pit, offering upside for mine life extension and project optimisation in the forthcoming Bankable Feasibility Study.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MML) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Allup Silica Ltd. stock, see the AU:MML Stock Forecast page.

McLaren Minerals Appoints RSM Australia Partners as New Auditor
Jan 8, 2026

McLaren Minerals Limited, an Australian mineral exploration company focused on its high-value titanium project in Western Australia’s Eucla Basin, is positioning itself within the critical minerals sector that underpins aerospace, defence and energy technologies. The company has appointed RSM Australia Partners as its new auditor following the resignation of SW Audit, with the appointment to be put to shareholders for confirmation at the 2026 Annual General Meeting, marking a routine but important governance change for the ASX-listed explorer.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MML) stock is a Hold with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Allup Silica Ltd. stock, see the AU:MML Stock Forecast page.

McLaren Minerals Expands Zircon Footprint with Acquisition of Barossa Mineral Sands Project
Dec 19, 2025

McLaren Minerals Limited has acquired the Eucla mineral sands tenements EL6462 and part of EL6461 from Iluka Resources, consolidating the Kalahari, Mojave and Gobi prospects into what it has renamed the Barossa Project in South Australia’s eastern Eucla Basin. The project, located about 90km from Iluka’s Jacinth-Ambrosia mine, hosts three identified mineralised zones with an average heavy mineral grade of 4.6% and a high-value assemblage dominated by ilmenite (60%), zircon (16%) and rutile (2%), underpinned by historical drilling and geophysical work confirming an embayment-style placer system with strong geological continuity. With a modest upfront cash outlay and further payments contingent on development milestones, the deal broadens McLaren’s product offering beyond its existing titanium project and strengthens its exposure to one of Australia’s most productive zircon provinces, while the company continues to progress its flagship McLaren Titanium Project in parallel.

McLaren Minerals Limited Announces New Securities Quotation
Dec 10, 2025

McLaren Minerals Limited has announced a new application for the quotation of securities on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The company is set to quote 99,367,362 options expiring on February 5, 2028, as part of its strategic financial maneuvers. This move could potentially enhance the company’s market presence and provide stakeholders with more investment opportunities.

Director’s Interest Change at McLaren Minerals Limited
Dec 10, 2025

McLaren Minerals Limited has announced a change in the interest of its director, Michael Arnett, in the company’s securities. The change involves an increase in the number of fully paid ordinary shares and options held by Mr. Arnett through an acceptance under an entitlement offering. This adjustment in holdings reflects a strategic move by the director, potentially impacting the company’s governance and shareholder dynamics.

McLaren Minerals Director’s Interest Update
Dec 10, 2025

McLaren Minerals Limited has announced a change in the director’s interest, specifically for Simon Finnis, involving an increase in performance rights, ordinary shares, and options. This change, approved during the 2025 AGM, reflects the director’s increased stake and participation in the company’s entitlement offering, potentially impacting the company’s governance and shareholder dynamics.

McLaren Minerals Limited Announces Issuance of New Equity Securities
Dec 10, 2025

McLaren Minerals Limited has announced the issuance of new unquoted equity securities. The company will issue 99,367,372 options with an exercise price of $0.0224, expiring on March 12, 2027. This issuance could potentially impact the company’s capital structure and provide additional funding opportunities, which may influence its market positioning and operational strategies.

McLaren Minerals Limited Announces New Securities Quotation
Dec 10, 2025

McLaren Minerals Limited has announced a new application for the quotation of securities on the ASX, specifically options expiring on February 5, 2028. This move involves the quotation of 99,367,422 securities, which could potentially enhance the company’s market liquidity and provide additional capital for future growth opportunities.

McLaren Minerals Limited Announces New ASX Securities Quotation
Dec 10, 2025

McLaren Minerals Limited has announced a new application for the quotation of its securities on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The company is set to quote 198,734,794 ordinary fully paid securities, which will be issued on December 10, 2025. This move is likely to enhance McLaren Minerals’ market presence and provide additional liquidity for its shareholders.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Jan 30, 2026