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The Australian stock market is grappling with a challenging session today, with the S&P/ASX 200 Index poised to record a disappointing decline. As of the latest update (Tue 14 May 4:03 PM AEST), the benchmark index has dropped by 0.35% to 7,723.10 points, reflecting broader market uncertainties and investor caution.
Among the multitude of shares experiencing downward pressure, two stand out for their significant declines. Here's a closer look at why these ASX-listed companies are witnessing a sharp downturn:
Meteoric Resources NL (ASX: MEI)
The share price of Meteoric Resources has plummeted by around 6% to AU$0.197. Investors have reacted negatively to the company's release of an updated mineral resources estimate for its Caldeira Project in Brazil. Despite announcing a substantial 150% increase in the resource estimate to 545 million tonnes (Mt) at 2,561 parts per million (ppm) total rare earth oxides (TREO), the market response fell short of expectations. It appears that investors were anticipating an even larger increase in the resource estimate. Nevertheless, company management expressed satisfaction with the outcome, describing it as "an outstanding result."
Pantoro Ltd (ASX: PNR)
Pantoro's share price has also plunged by around 8% to AU$0.079, driven by the completion of the gold miner's capital-raising initiative earlier in the day. The company successfully secured firm commitments for an upsized institutional two-tranche placement of new fully paid ordinary shares, raising AU$100 million before costs. The shares were issued at a 7% discount of 8 cents per new share. The proceeds from the capital raising will be utilised to restructure Pantoro's balance sheet and accelerate exploration and resource definition drilling programs. Additionally, the company plans to commence studies for the re-commencement of mining operations in the high-grade Norseman Mainfield, further adding to investor concerns.
The significant declines in the share prices of Meteoric Resources and Pantoro reflect the heightened volatility and uncertainty prevailing in the market. Investors are closely monitoring developments and assessing the implications of these company-specific announcements on their respective growth prospects and financial performance.
