Core Insights - The ASX experienced a significant increase of +6.1% in the calendar year 2026, influenced by global events such as Donald Trump's "Liberation Day," rising gold and silver prices, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine [1] Top Gainers - Dateline Resources (ASX:DTR) emerged as the top performer, with a staggering increase of +7,233% in value, driven by discoveries at the Colosseum Project and the acquisition of the Argos strontium project [3] - Janus Electric Holdings (ASX:JNS) saw a remarkable gain of +5,700%, bolstered by a major supply deal with Electrovaya Inc. for lithium-ion batteries [4] - Sunrise Energy Metals (ASX:SRL) advanced +3,583% after securing a five-year contract with Lockheed Martin for scandium supply [5] - Atomic Eagle (ASX:AEU) recorded a +2,402% increase following a merger and its focus on uranium exploration in Zambia [6] - Forrestania Resources (ASX:FRS) gained +1,976% after acquiring Kula Gold in a $58.9 million all-scrip deal [11] - Focus Minerals (ASX:FML) increased by +1,964%, benefiting from high gold prices and successful findings in Western Australia [12] - Kaili Resources (ASX:KLR) rose +1,775%, experiencing a significant spike in August [13] - True North Copper (ASX:TNC) advanced +1,516%, capitalizing on rising copper prices [14] - Broken Hill Mines (ASX:BHM) enjoyed a +1,442% increase due to consistent silver equivalent production [15] - Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) was up +1,300%, recently securing a deal with Austal for powder supply [20] Current Market Data - Dateline Resources: Stock price at 22 cents, market capitalization of $766.59 million [7] - Janus Electric Holdings: Stock price at 5.8 cents, market capitalization of $5.5 million [8] - Sunrise Energy Metals: Stock price at $7.92, market capitalization of $1.05 billion [9] - Atomic Eagle: Stock price at 30 cents, market capitalization of $114.32 million [10] - Forrestania Resources: Stock price at 27 cents, market capitalization of $161.3 million [17] - Focus Minerals: Stock price at $3.51, market capitalization of $1.01 billion [17] - Kaili Resources: Stock price at 15 cents, market capitalization of $22.11 million [18] - True North Copper: Stock price at 48.5 cents, market capitalization of $70.22 million [18] - Broken Hill Mines: Stock price at $1.08, market capitalization of $165.52 million [19] - Metal Powder Works: Stock price at $2.30, market capitalization of $220.73 million [22]