Miners Lead ASX200 Surge Amid Market Rebound

June 27, 2025 12:05 PM AEST | By Team Kalkine Media

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Highlights

ASX climbs as materials sector rallies

Pilbara Minerals and Liontown Resources record strong gains

Sandfire Resources sees surge in trading volume

The Australian share market opened strong today, with the ASX adding 27.3 points to reach 8,578.1, reflecting a 0.32% rise as of 11:05am AEST. This comes after a week of caution due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly concerns tied to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. Despite the uncertainty, investor sentiment showed signs of recovery heading into the weekend.

Materials Sector Outperforms

Driving the market’s performance is the materials sector, which saw a robust 2.59% gain, continuing its weekly momentum with a 2.1% rise over the past five sessions. This upward trajectory was mirrored in the performance of several key mining stocks.

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) experienced a notable 6.08% increase, pushing its share price to $1.39. The uptick follows a major investment announcement, contributing to renewed interest in the lithium-focused miner.

Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR) also captured attention with its 5.35% rise, lifting its share price to $0.73. With a market capitalisation of approximately $1.7 billion, the company continues to gain traction in the battery materials space.

Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) demonstrated a significant move as well, with its shares climbing 5.14% to $11.54. Importantly, trading volumes have spiked, with the company seeing a 301% jump in its 90-day average volume, now standing at 1.19 million shares. Such increased activity may suggest heightened investor focus on copper markets amid global supply considerations.

Broader Market Overview

The S&P/ASX200, commonly referred to as the ASX 200, comprises the top 200 publicly listed companies by float-adjusted market capitalisation on the Australian Securities Exchange. It serves as a benchmark for the nation's equity market, representing nearly 80% of Australia's total market capitalisation.

Today’s rebound highlights the resilience of the Australian market, particularly its mining-heavy composition. As commodities remain central to both local and global economies, resource companies continue to play a pivotal role in shaping market trends.

While international uncertainties linger, sector-specific growth — especially within materials — offers some stability and opportunity for market watchers navigating shifting economic currents.

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