Exoma Energy Limited (EXE) is definitely one to watch in short to medium term. The company ticks many boxes in the fundamental and technical department of analysis. The stock price has seen a nice steady increase in volume and price of late unlike many stocks which have overcooked and received ASX price queries.
Interest in CSG in the Galilee Basin is on the increase again. Today, Westside Corporation (WCL) received a unbinding takeover bid of $0.65 per share. This company has projects both in the Galilee and Bowen Basins. Exoma Energy in the meanwhile has appointed a corporate adviser to handle further growth and advise "on appropriate corporate strategies in light of the growing interest in Exoma's portfolio of prospective hydrocarbon resources, including conventional oil, shale oil and associated gas and coal seam gas" This statement is very suggestive. It suggests that other companies are taking a close look at their assets and have been making enquiries.
Considering that EXE already has China National Offshore Oil Corporation (“CNOOC”), a highly regarded department of the China government, providing $50 million in funding for a 50% share in its ATP's they must have receive quite a lot of interest to appoint a corporate adviser. After all, why would you make such an appointment when you are very much funded? Why the need to promote your company to instituitions when you are at such as early stage?
It must also be noted that EXE is awaiting Queensland government granting of further tenements which could provide positive newsflow.
The stock closed down $0.005 to $0.195 today.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Plenty of Action!
The ASX 200 was much weaker today with the indice down 1% or just over 42 points. Isn't it interesting now that the Greek bailout has been passed by their parliament that the negative headlines are once again coming out again? Today I read all the negatives such as the rioting in the streets of Athens and that Greece will still have an orderly default by the end of year.
Back in the small cap space there is still plenty happening! Confidence has definitely come back in this area.
Maverick Drilling (MAD) had its first down day in almost a week. The stock closed down $0.03 to $0.69 after shooting to a high of $0.835 earlier in the day after responding to an ASX price query. In what must have been the longest response I have ever seen (4 pages) the cites many reasons including broker research, publications and past announcements.
In the uranium sector Uranex Limited (UNX) was up 32.% to $0.45 on volume of 2.4 million units. The company is currently in discussions with unnamed Chinese parties regarding joint ventures for its Uranium project in Tanzania. Fellow uranium Alliance Resouces (AGS) was also strong and up $0.05 to $0.41.
Back in the small cap space there is still plenty happening! Confidence has definitely come back in this area.
Maverick Drilling (MAD) had its first down day in almost a week. The stock closed down $0.03 to $0.69 after shooting to a high of $0.835 earlier in the day after responding to an ASX price query. In what must have been the longest response I have ever seen (4 pages) the cites many reasons including broker research, publications and past announcements.
In the uranium sector Uranex Limited (UNX) was up 32.% to $0.45 on volume of 2.4 million units. The company is currently in discussions with unnamed Chinese parties regarding joint ventures for its Uranium project in Tanzania. Fellow uranium Alliance Resouces (AGS) was also strong and up $0.05 to $0.41.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Hastings Rare Metals Research Report
- RM Research has released a research report on Hastings Rare Metals (HAS)
- Research report dated 06/02/2012
- Rated as Speculative Buy
- HAS last trade: $0.17 (10/02/2012)
- Research link
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Balamara Resources - 'Nearology Play'
Balamara Resources (BMR) is a stock that I have been monitoring over the past week. There hasn't been a massive volume day that has caught my attention like some of the other stocks I have been posting about lately. The rise has been a consistent one with increasing volumes.
The ASX is on the ball. Today the company received a price query asking why the stock has moved from $0.01 on 03/02/2012 to $0.016 today. Balamara Resources had no explanation and referred the ASX to recent announcements.
The company used to go by the name of Sultan Corporation (SSC) however has now rebranded itself. It depends on how you are playing a stock that will determine if this speeding ticket is a positive or negative. Those that took a position as a daytrade will probably be disappointed as inevitably a stock will experience weakness after a speeding ticket. There is the perception that a company cannot announce any price sensitive news for a little while after responding. If you dont fit into the above category then I think it's a positive...
The stock may be weak for a day or so which could be a good chance for those wishing to open a position before it's next upward move. I do think that there is a bit of news flow for this company to look forward to. For a starter, the company is about to commence drilling at it's base metals project in Poland. For those that like to take a punt on 'nearology' plays then it may be worth researching further. The company claims it's project lays immediately adjacent to Europes biggest Copper producee (KGHM).
On another front the company is in good communications with the Togo government regarding the tender process for a phosphate deposit. This news, however, could be months away.
The ASX is on the ball. Today the company received a price query asking why the stock has moved from $0.01 on 03/02/2012 to $0.016 today. Balamara Resources had no explanation and referred the ASX to recent announcements.
The company used to go by the name of Sultan Corporation (SSC) however has now rebranded itself. It depends on how you are playing a stock that will determine if this speeding ticket is a positive or negative. Those that took a position as a daytrade will probably be disappointed as inevitably a stock will experience weakness after a speeding ticket. There is the perception that a company cannot announce any price sensitive news for a little while after responding. If you dont fit into the above category then I think it's a positive...
The stock may be weak for a day or so which could be a good chance for those wishing to open a position before it's next upward move. I do think that there is a bit of news flow for this company to look forward to. For a starter, the company is about to commence drilling at it's base metals project in Poland. For those that like to take a punt on 'nearology' plays then it may be worth researching further. The company claims it's project lays immediately adjacent to Europes biggest Copper producee (KGHM).
On another front the company is in good communications with the Togo government regarding the tender process for a phosphate deposit. This news, however, could be months away.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Bandanna Energy - Bidders back?
I was alerted to Bandanna Energy (BND) recently when the stock had a massive volume day of over 26.2 million units Thursday last week (02/02/2012). The stock surged up $0.105 to $0.76 on that day. Considering the stock hasn't seen that much of a daily volume for years it went on my watchlist.
I've been looking further into the stock over the last few days. Last year the company effectively put itself up for sale with potential acquirers running the ruler over the company. Bandanna Energy also had employed corporate advisors to assist in the process.
Unfortunately the bidders evaporated and the company put that down to deteriorating and/or poor conditions on equity and credit markets. In the end BND raised $100 million in funds from Insto investors at a price of $1 per share plus a further $1.1 million from retail investors. The insto entitlement offer was oversubscribed however the retail entitlements were poorly subscribed to as the market price dipped below $1 issue price.
One has to wonder if a bidder is revisiting BND. After all, market conditions are a lot brighter. The ASX trading band has tightened to 4200 - 4300, there are excellent signs coming out of the US and a Greek debt default appears slimmer. Interestingly enough the RBA decided today to keep the cash rate on hold citing these reasons, which startled the market. The ASX 200 dropped after the news whilst the Australian Dollar surged.
The volume on 02/02/2012 could be a very good signal. Should a bidder come for BND you would expect that it would have to exceed the recent raising completed at $1 which leaves a lot of upside. You've also got to remember that even if a bidder doesn't appear the stock was over $2 only six months ago. There's recovery in it at least.
I've been looking further into the stock over the last few days. Last year the company effectively put itself up for sale with potential acquirers running the ruler over the company. Bandanna Energy also had employed corporate advisors to assist in the process.
Unfortunately the bidders evaporated and the company put that down to deteriorating and/or poor conditions on equity and credit markets. In the end BND raised $100 million in funds from Insto investors at a price of $1 per share plus a further $1.1 million from retail investors. The insto entitlement offer was oversubscribed however the retail entitlements were poorly subscribed to as the market price dipped below $1 issue price.
One has to wonder if a bidder is revisiting BND. After all, market conditions are a lot brighter. The ASX trading band has tightened to 4200 - 4300, there are excellent signs coming out of the US and a Greek debt default appears slimmer. Interestingly enough the RBA decided today to keep the cash rate on hold citing these reasons, which startled the market. The ASX 200 dropped after the news whilst the Australian Dollar surged.
The volume on 02/02/2012 could be a very good signal. Should a bidder come for BND you would expect that it would have to exceed the recent raising completed at $1 which leaves a lot of upside. You've also got to remember that even if a bidder doesn't appear the stock was over $2 only six months ago. There's recovery in it at least.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Jacka Resources & Pancontinental Oil & Gas Link
Pancontinental Oil & Gas (PCL) is a stock I mentioned on Thursday night as one to watch on Friday after it came up on my scan. The stock managed to hold it's strong gains from Thursday and finish even at $0.11 on Friday (03/03/2012), again on good volume. The stock hasn't gone unnoticed with the ASX as after market a price and volume query was issued and responded to. The company advised there was nothing that needed to be announced to the market.
Hartley's issued a research note on the company earlier in the week which may have prompted more interest in the stock. Hartley's rates the stock as a Speculative Buy and has a six month target price of $0.23 due to a number of catalysts.
It is interesting to note that Jacka Resources (JKA), a stock first mentioned in a July post last year (also $0.11 at the time), had it's shares up $0.01 to $0.165 on Friday on good volume. So the link? Both companies have a joint venture to pool resources to evaluate petroluem acreage opportunities in East Africa. I am wondering if JKA has started running as a result of PCL running and the market is simply guessing that they may have finalised an application for an onshore asset.
Considering PCL received a 'please explain' from the ASX on Friday it will probably take the wind out of it's sails. If JKA continues to rise there may be some news directly and only related to JKA around the corner. If JKA backs off then we know the market was only speculating on joint venture.
One thing is for sure, JKA technically looks great so if the rise is not broken then definitely keep an eye on it!
Hartley's issued a research note on the company earlier in the week which may have prompted more interest in the stock. Hartley's rates the stock as a Speculative Buy and has a six month target price of $0.23 due to a number of catalysts.
It is interesting to note that Jacka Resources (JKA), a stock first mentioned in a July post last year (also $0.11 at the time), had it's shares up $0.01 to $0.165 on Friday on good volume. So the link? Both companies have a joint venture to pool resources to evaluate petroluem acreage opportunities in East Africa. I am wondering if JKA has started running as a result of PCL running and the market is simply guessing that they may have finalised an application for an onshore asset.
Considering PCL received a 'please explain' from the ASX on Friday it will probably take the wind out of it's sails. If JKA continues to rise there may be some news directly and only related to JKA around the corner. If JKA backs off then we know the market was only speculating on joint venture.
One thing is for sure, JKA technically looks great so if the rise is not broken then definitely keep an eye on it!
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Lynas Corp Fires up whilst Mantle Mining gets ASX query
The ASX 200 regained all of yesterday's losses and end up 42.1 points to 4267.8 for the day.
All eyes were on Lynas Corporation (LYC) as the share price surged over 19%, up $0.255 to $1.59 after confirming that Malaysia's AELB board approved the granting of a 2 year temporary operating licence for their rare earths project in Gebeng, Malaysia. The company will be granted a permanent operating licence should it comply with the terms of the temporary licence. Those that had long CFD positions with a guaranteed stop loss (to protect on the downside should the licence not have been granted) will be very happy. Macquarie has maintained an outperform tag on the stock.
Elsewhere, Mantle Mining (MNM), which has been a favourite on this blog surged to a high of $0.125. The volume on and just after market open was phenomenal and I thought that it could be a massive day. Unfortunately the ASX lodged a price query with the company which capped any larger run that may have been on the cards. I liked the response from MNM. Whilst the company advised there is no explanation for the rise in volume and price it did say the following:
"The Company is at an exciting stage in its development.
The Company is progressing a drilling program at Bacchus Marsh and expects to have further results from that program available during February and March.
The Company also notes that trial dates for its action relating to the Mt Mulligan tenements have been set for early March."
MNM closed up $0.01 to $0.115 and the buy side of the depth is still reasonably stacked.
Yesterdays scan came up with Pan Asia Corp Ltd (PZC), today the stock opened at $0.145 and flew to a high of $0.175 early morning before being sold off for the rest of the day and closing at the opening price.
My scan says that tomorrow's stock to watch is Pancontinental Oil (PCL). The stock was up $0.014 to $0.11 today on 6.7 million units.
All eyes were on Lynas Corporation (LYC) as the share price surged over 19%, up $0.255 to $1.59 after confirming that Malaysia's AELB board approved the granting of a 2 year temporary operating licence for their rare earths project in Gebeng, Malaysia. The company will be granted a permanent operating licence should it comply with the terms of the temporary licence. Those that had long CFD positions with a guaranteed stop loss (to protect on the downside should the licence not have been granted) will be very happy. Macquarie has maintained an outperform tag on the stock.
Elsewhere, Mantle Mining (MNM), which has been a favourite on this blog surged to a high of $0.125. The volume on and just after market open was phenomenal and I thought that it could be a massive day. Unfortunately the ASX lodged a price query with the company which capped any larger run that may have been on the cards. I liked the response from MNM. Whilst the company advised there is no explanation for the rise in volume and price it did say the following:
"The Company is at an exciting stage in its development.
The Company is progressing a drilling program at Bacchus Marsh and expects to have further results from that program available during February and March.
The Company also notes that trial dates for its action relating to the Mt Mulligan tenements have been set for early March."
MNM closed up $0.01 to $0.115 and the buy side of the depth is still reasonably stacked.
Yesterdays scan came up with Pan Asia Corp Ltd (PZC), today the stock opened at $0.145 and flew to a high of $0.175 early morning before being sold off for the rest of the day and closing at the opening price.
My scan says that tomorrow's stock to watch is Pancontinental Oil (PCL). The stock was up $0.014 to $0.11 today on 6.7 million units.
AXG Mining Limited (AXC) Research Report
- RM Research has issued a research report on AXG Mining Limited (AXC)
- Research report dated 30/01/2012
- Speculative Buy rating
- AXC Last Traded Price: $0.011 (02/02/2012)
- Research link
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Market Action Today
The market got hit today with the ASX 200 dropping 37 points to 4225.7. Fairfax Media (FXJ) jumped $0.075 to $0.815 after it was revealed that Gina Rinehard grabbed another 10% of the company. The stock had a massive turnover of over 226 million units. Questions are being raised as to whether she is trying to take control of the company to promote her political and resources views via content.
The market may have gone down today but there was still no stopping Maverick Drilling (MAD) and Syrah Resources (SYR). Take a look at their amazing charts below:
MAD has doubled since being mentioned in the The Motley Fool email recently however encountering oil in the first test well at their Boling Dome Field has helped it on it's way. I'm none the wiser on SYR however it's other graphite counterpart Strategic Energy (SER) has been also been strong of late with investors taking positions before the ex-date is announced on distribution of Mega Graphite shares.
Mantle Mining Corp (MNM) continued to strengthen since I first posted on it on 19/01/2012. Today the stock closed up $0.011 to $0.105 on healthy volume of 4.5 million shares. Watching the stock today the market depth has been improving. The stock just needs to break that wall of sellers at $0.105 (2,148,467 shares) and then it will be very interesting.
Finally, the most promising stock that came up on my trusty scan today was Pan Asia Corp Ltd (PZC). The stock traded 1.5 million shares and increased $0.03 to $0.145. I've seen this stock be a bit of a leaky ship before price sensitive announcements in the past.
The market may have gone down today but there was still no stopping Maverick Drilling (MAD) and Syrah Resources (SYR). Take a look at their amazing charts below:
MAD has doubled since being mentioned in the The Motley Fool email recently however encountering oil in the first test well at their Boling Dome Field has helped it on it's way. I'm none the wiser on SYR however it's other graphite counterpart Strategic Energy (SER) has been also been strong of late with investors taking positions before the ex-date is announced on distribution of Mega Graphite shares.
Mantle Mining Corp (MNM) continued to strengthen since I first posted on it on 19/01/2012. Today the stock closed up $0.011 to $0.105 on healthy volume of 4.5 million shares. Watching the stock today the market depth has been improving. The stock just needs to break that wall of sellers at $0.105 (2,148,467 shares) and then it will be very interesting.
Finally, the most promising stock that came up on my trusty scan today was Pan Asia Corp Ltd (PZC). The stock traded 1.5 million shares and increased $0.03 to $0.145. I've seen this stock be a bit of a leaky ship before price sensitive announcements in the past.
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