Thanks to backing from a copper major, Prospect Resources now has $20m to help unlock the potential of its Mumbezhi copper project in Zambia.

Rumours abound Donald Trump could sign an executive order to stockpile rare earths, prompting a share price bump for several Aussie stocks.

Gold hit a bump after a wild run and some of the miners looked pretty cooked, but gold forecasts say it’s still a good time to jump in.

Good morning! Here’s everything you need to know, and some things you don't, before the ASX flings open its doors and begins trading today.