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Mike Cooper

Mike is a journalist with an interest in markets and current affairs. He joined Stockhead after writing for publications in Australia and the UK on a diverse range of topics including commodities, retail, insurance, and mining. Mike works in Perth, originally hails from London and likes football/soccer.

ASX defence stocks guide: Here’s everything you need to know

Defence spending for Australia, like much of the world, is on the rise which may not be surprising given all…

As iron ore prices eclipse their 2011 high, how much higher can they go?

Iron ore is setting new price records after exceeding its 2011 high of $US188 per tonne 'The reality is that…

MGC Pharma acquires clinical trials research company MediCaNL

MGC Pharma to bring clinical trials research company MediCaNL's services in-house Transaction is for $6m in MGC Pharma shares and…

Pilbara Minerals sees ‘strong upward trajectory’ in lithium chemicals prices

April spodumene shipment achieves price of $US655 dmt from a Chinese customer 'Lithium chemicals pricing continued to significantly improve during…

Resources Top 5: Tolga Kumova-led gold explorer, and zinc and diamond explorers are clear winners in early trade

Firefly Resources jumps on outstanding assay results for Melville gold prospect Alta Zinc rallies on confirmed high-grade mineralisation for its…

Bulk Buys: China’s steel sector lifts iron ore to 10-year high, coking coal stabilises

Iron ore 62 per cent fines prices traded this week at $US182 per tonne, up $US7.45 on a week ago…

Gold shrugs off March low to reach two-month high of $US1,772 per ounce

Price of gold recovers to two-month high on strong central bank buying Hungary's central bank triples gold holdings to 'strengthen…

Graphite play Renascor Resources applauds $400m clean energy funding in its home state

State Energy and Emissions Reduction Deal includes $400m funding for clean energy projects in SA Renascor Resources' Siviour PSG project…

Galaxy Resources and Orocobre merger creates top five global lithium company

Merger to create $4bn lithium company, the fifth largest globally with diversified assets platform 'The merged entity's growth opportunities in…

Resources Top 5: Who is today’s King of the Mountains?

Uranium turned copper-gold explorer Zeus Resources is Friday's market leader Gold explorer Twenty Seven gains on gold in soil anomalies at…

ASX Small Cap Lunch Wrap: Today’s high flyers and sinking ships

Far along South Australia's Jubilee Highway at Mount Gambier near the border with Victoria is a natural wonder -- the…

Rise and Shine: What you need to know before the ASX opens

On Stockhead today, why you can invest in gold AND Bitcoin, the key to picking an exploration winner, and UBS on whether…

Stanmore Coal scoops up Peabody Energy coking coal mine in Australia

Australian coal shipper Stanmore Coal acquires idled adjacent mine from Peabody Energy Australia 'Mining is planned to recommence from July…

ASX Small Cap Lunch Wrap: Who’s in top gear and who’s driving a lemon?

A Holden Colorado is up 56 per cent to $33,800, while a Toyota Camry is 50 per cent more at…

Lithium explorers Galaxy Resources and Lithium Australia complete feasibility studies

Galaxy Resources increases resource for $608m Sal de Vida lithium project in Argentina 'We remain on schedule for first production…

Boab Metals’ share price has plenty of upside on higher lead and silver markets: report

Boab Metals with its Sorby Hills lead and silver project has been uprated by Sydney equity house Rawson Lewis 'A…

Bulk Buys: Iron ore price supported by rising steel demand, coking coal prices slip on lower exports

Iron ore 62 per cent fines prices traded this week at $US174.55 per tonne, up $US3.65 on a week ago…