Scandium sits in that rare category of commodities where the market is tiny, but the strategic value can be loud. It is widely dispersed in nature, commonly recovered (if at all) as a by-product, and its modern story is increasingly tied to two technology lanes: aluminium–scandium (Al-Sc) alloys and solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs).

In this episode of Coffee with Samso, Noel Ong sits down with OD6 Metals Limited Managing Director Brett Hazelden and Chief Technical Officer Darren Holden to unpack the company’s acquisition of the Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada, USA. The discussion centres on why OD6 has expanded beyond its rare earths and copper portfolio into fluorite (fluorspar), a critical mineral increasingly tied to global supply chain security.

This latest ASX release from Miramar Resources Limited (ASX: M2R) at the Gidji JV Gold Project is very interesting. The core of the release is about the latest RC drilling results that management has highlighted a defined a continuous zone of shallow gold mineralisation extending over 600 metres at the Highway Prospect.

Pioneer Minerals Ltd (ASX: PMM) has recently released two ASX updates that collectively define the direction of its North Pine Project in Idaho. The first outlines the Company’s acceptance into the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC), providing access to U.S. government-linked supply chain initiatives for critical minerals. The second reports new gallium assay results from the Springfield Prospect, confirming the presence of a broader multi-commodity system alongs

There are moments in the ASX mining space where a transaction changes everything for a company. This Coffee with Samso conversation with Brad Valiukas from Kaiser Reef Limited is one of those moments. Filmed back at Samso HQ at the University of Western Australia, this discussion centres on what I described as an “overnight producer” story—driven by the acquisition of the Henty Gold Mine. And in many ways, that label fits.

In this episode of Coffee with Samso, I had the opportunity to sit down with Lachlan Wallace, Managing Director of Investigator Silver Limited, to discuss what I would call a very timely story in the current commodities cycle. Silver has always been one of those metals that sits quietly in the background—until it doesn’t. When it moves, it tends to move quickly, and often, the market is not fully prepared for what that means.

Lion Rock Minerals Limited (ASX: LRM) has reported further drilling results from its Minta Project in central Cameroon, confirming insitu rutile mineralisation of up to 2.6% and multiple shallow intercepts, including 4m at 1.8% rutile. The results define a continuous mineralised system across the Ayong Yerap Basin over approximately 24km of strike, with zones remaining open in multiple directions.

Echo IQ Ltd (ASX: EIQ) has expanded its agreement with Mayo Clinic to enable the potential resale and distribution of its heart failure decision support solution, EchoSolv HF, following FDA clearance. I have liked the Echo IQ story from the first time I was introduced to it. The business is operating in a space where clinical validation, regulatory approval, and commercial deployment must align before revenue can be realised.

In this episode of Coffee with Samso, I had the opportunity to sit down with Lachlan Wallace, Managing Director of Investigator Silver Limited, to discuss what I would call a very timely story in the current commodities cycle. Silver has always been one of those metals that sits quietly in the background—until it doesn’t. When it moves, it tends to move quickly, and often, the market is not fully prepared for what that means.

Reading and comprehending ASX announcements is essentially the main way to grasp a company's business on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Hence, it si very easy to say that the ability to understand these documents is crucial and hence , it is a good reason to have your eagle hawk eyes on and closely monitor company announcements. These releases frequently contain insights into a company’s condition, strategies, and possible risks.

NH3 Clean Energy Ltd ( ASX: NH3) is building a clean ammonia project positioned within the Pilbara region of Western Australia, targeting the growing demand for low-emission marine fuels across the Asia Pacific. The company’s WAH2 Project sits at the intersection of energy transition, shipping decarbonisation, and infrastructure development. The NH3 story came to my attention last week and it is a very interesting proposition to position the business, providing clean ammonia

In this episode of Coffee with Samso, Noel Ong speaks with the team from PTR Minerals Limited about the discovery of the Rosewood Titanium Deposit at the Muckanippie Project in South Australia.