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PLS Shares Hit $4 Milestone in Lithium Rebound

Pilbara Minerals shares surge past $4 for the first time in 18 months, driven by bullish Chinese lithium forecasts and rising EV demand. Discover the forces behind the rally.

WA home battery scheme defends 'steady start'

WA's Energy Minister defends the home battery scheme's progress as a 'steady start' with 4,605 rebates paid, aiming for 100,000 by 2030. Discover the benefits and future plans.

Total Fire Ban for Central NSW Regions

A total fire ban is in effect for Greater Hunter and North Western NSW due to extreme fire danger. Residents urged to take immediate action to protect lives and property.

Major Queensland Graphite Mine Gets Green Light

A major graphite mining project in North Queensland has received environmental approval, promising hundreds of jobs and positioning Australia in the global battery supply chain.

Firefighters battle bushfire at Lake Macquarie

Fire and Rescue NSW crews are battling a significant bushfire in Gateshead. The blaze broke out near Willow Road, with the western front being monitored by aircraft. Read the latest updates.

Liontown to Auction Lithium in Bold Sales Shift

Liontown Resources launches digital auctions for spodumene concentrate, capitalising on rebounding lithium prices after renegotiating deals with Tesla and Ford. A strategic move for market transparency.

MinRes Sells $1.2B Lithium Stake to POSCO

Mineral Resources secures a $1.2 billion cash injection by selling a 30% stake in its WA lithium assets to South Korea's POSCO, strengthening its balance sheet.

E-Bike Safety Crisis: Australia's Deadly Electric Boom

As e-bike popularity surges across Australia, alarming safety concerns and tragic fatalities spark urgent calls for regulation and rider education. Discover the hidden dangers of lithium-ion batteries and what experts say needs to change.

Singleton home destroyed in suspicious blaze

A Hunter Valley home has been completely destroyed in a fierce overnight fire that police are treating as suspicious. Emergency crews battled the flames at The Retreat property as authorities appeal for witnesses.

Four Dead in Queensland House Fire Tragedy

A tragic house fire in Emerald, Queensland has claimed four lives, leaving the Central Highlands community in shock as emergency services investigate the cause of the blaze.

Vanessa Guthrie Appointed IGO Managing Director

Respected mining leader Vanessa Guthrie appointed as IGO's new managing director, bringing decades of experience to guide the company through lithium market challenges and Australia's critical minerals strategy.

Police hunt trio after suspicious Nowra house fire

Authorities release CCTV images of three individuals wanted for questioning following a suspicious house fire that tore through a Nowra property, as police ramp up their investigation into the concerning incident.

Lithium & Tantalum Prices Soar: Aussie Miners Profit

Australian lithium producers including Pilbara Minerals, MinRes, Liontown and IGO are capitalising on skyrocketing prices for lithium by-product tantalum, creating a lucrative secondary revenue stream.

Corrimal shops face $100k repair bill after fire

A fierce fire at a Corrimal tobacconist has caused extensive damage to multiple businesses, with repairs estimated at $100,000 and the shopping strip facing weeks of disruption.

Australia-Canada critical minerals pact bypasses China

In a strategic power move, Australia and Canada have agreed to stop competing and instead collaborate on critical minerals, creating a new supply chain that bypasses China and reshapes global energy markets.

Trump's Critical Minerals Push Challenges Australia

Former US President Donald Trump's aggressive critical minerals strategy could challenge Australia's position as a global mining powerhouse, with new tariffs and domestic production incentives reshaping international markets.

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