ARU.AX Arafura Rare Earths ASX -13% pre-market 31 Jan 2026: volume spike

ARU.AX stock opened the ASX pre-market session at A$0.23, down 13.21% on heavy turnover. Trade volume hit 69,059,574 shares versus a 50-day average of 40,619,950, making it one of the most active names on the board. The move follows recent company commentary on funding and offtake discussions. Traders should weigh short-term momentum against long-term project milestones at the Nolans rare earths project in Australia.