ASX 200 chart Materials and Energy Moves as Etherstack, Tamboran, Arika Announce Key Updates

2 min read | August 11, 2025 02:47 PM AEST | By Team Kalkine Media

 

Highlights

  • Etherstack (ASX:ESK) secures long-term agreement with AT&T for public safety communications

  • Tamboran Resources (ASX:TBN) reports record gas flow at Beetaloo Basin development

  • Arika Resources (ASX:ARI) extends high-grade gold zone at Yundamindra project

The Australian sharemarket opened higher with gains in the materials sector, reflecting strength in iron ore and energy-related stocks. The broader asx 200 chart showed an uplift alongside movements in the ASX 100, All Ordinaries, ASX 50, and ASX 300 indices as traders awaited upcoming central bank and economic data updates.

Etherstack Signs Multi-Year Agreement

Etherstack (ASX:ESK) announced a multi-year Master Supply Agreement with AT&T Services Inc. to deliver mission critical push-to-talk technologies for the FirstNet public safety network. The agreement includes indexed annual service fees along with additional revenue streams from future subscriber growth and professional services. Initial revenue contributions have already been recorded in the current financial year.

Tamboran Resources Delivers Record Gas Flow

Tamboran Resources (ASX:TBN) reported a record initial production flow from its Shenandoah South well within the Beetaloo Basin's Mid Velkerri B Shale. The company noted sustained improvement during the initial operational period without intervention. The well has been suspended in preparation for upcoming gas sales to the Northern Territory Government as part of a staged development program.

Arika Resources Expands Gold Mineralisation

Arika Resources (ASX:ARI) confirmed extensions to the high-grade gold zone at its Yundamindra Gold Project in Western Australia. Step-out reverse circulation drilling at the F1 Fault within the Landed at Last prospect intercepted significant gold mineralisation, extending strike length and depth. The current campaign is part of a broader drilling program targeting multiple prospects within the project area.

Sectors Driving the Session

Materials led market strength, with support from major iron ore producers and lithium-focused companies following developments in the battery materials space. The energy sector gained on the back of domestic gas announcements, while select consumer and technology names saw mixed movement. Broader sentiment was shaped by expectations ahead of monetary policy decisions and key overseas economic data releases.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What sector performed strongly in this session?
    The materials sector showed notable gains during the session.
  • Which company reported record gas flow rates?
    Tamboran Resources (ASX:TBN) achieved this milestone at Beetaloo Basin.
  • Where is Arika Resources’ gold project located?
    The Yundamindra Gold Project is situated in Western Australia.

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