Viridis Mining (VMM) is held by 6 ASX ETFs. Over the last year it rose 60.7%: on $10,000, +$6068. We explain 12 big moves in that time.
About VMM
- SectorMaterials
- IndustryMaterials
- Size$517.1m
- Held by6 ETFs
- Big moves12 in 1Y
Each dot is a move we explain. Tap one, or a row of Why it moved, to see what caused it.
Why it moved
- +14.7%peak +21.3%1 Oct 2026· Commodity
A $968 million rare earths deal involving Brazil thrust the spotlight on rare earths companies, likely lifting VMM as a rare earths explorer against a falling broader market and sector.
- −9.4%24 Aug 2026· Capital Raise
VMM fell sharply as investors sold into the news after the company released its Colossus Definitive Feasibility Study results and simultaneously announced a large equity capital raise of up to US$120 million, triggering dilution concerns.
- +12.0%peak +14.8%6 Aug 2026· Operational
Investor interest driven by positive news coverage of Viridis Mining's Colossus project, combined with a broader small-cap and materials sector tailwind, pushed the stock up sharply.
- +10.0%26 May 2026· Operational
Viridis Mining announced a demonstration plant milestone and outlined its Definitive Feasibility Study pathway.
- +12.1%23 May 2026· Sector Flow
No clear company-specific catalyst found; likely sector/peer-driven moves in rare earths and mining.
- +33.3%22 Apr 2026· Sector Flow
Likely driven by a sector-wide rally in lithium stocks, as highlighted by Rio Tinto's firesale boosting lithium junior Solis.
- +10.6%9 Apr 2026· Unknown
No news articles were found, and the price move is not clearly attributable to a specific event; the cause remains unidentified.
- −10.0%29 Jan 2026· Unknown
Market reaction to a profit shift headline, likely reflecting disappointment despite bottom-line improvement.
- +11.6%6 Jan 2026· Contract
Funding announcement for the Colossus project backed by EFA with US$50 million likely drove the share price up.
- +39.0%22 Dec 2025· Regulatory
Viridis received a landmark environmental approval, unlocking its Colossus rare earths project's future.
- −29.7%26 Nov 2025· Unknown
No clear cause identified; only a single unrelated news article about OD6 Metals was available.
- −16.6%27 Oct 2025· Unknown
No specific news or announcement was found to explain the share price drop; cause is unknown.
Held by 6 ETFs
Of every $10,000 in each fund, how much is in VMM today.
- VAEVanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan Shares Index ETF$2.830.03%
- VGEVanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF$2.610.03%
- EMXCiShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF$2.210.02%
- BEMGBETASHARES MSCI EMERGING MARKETS COMPLEX ETF$1.990.02%
- IEMiShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF$1.890.02%
- VEUVanguard All-World ex-US Shares Index ETF$0.760.01%
Why did VMM rise 39.0% on 22 Dec 2025?
Viridis Mining
Viridis received a landmark environmental approval, unlocking its Colossus rare earths project's future.
The stock rose 38.98% on the date of the news, with multiple articles directly referencing a major environmental approval for Viridis' Colossus rare earths project. This is a clear regulatory milestone that would significantly de-risk the project and positively impact the company's valuation. No other likely causes are indicated.
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Evidence
News coverage
What it did to the 6 ETFs holding VMM
On $10,000 in each fund, at the weight it holds today