ASX-listed Chariot Resources signs a second non-binding MOU with a major Chinese lithium trader, Fujian Jinjianqiao, for potential funding and offtake from its Nigerian lithium assets. Explore the deal's details and its implications for the global battery
Leading gold miners including Newmont, Greatland Gold, and Capricorn Metals see share prices fall sharply. Discover the market forces and analyst insights behind the plunge.
Regis Resources' cash and gold reserves soar towards $1bn after gold's best annual performance since 1979. Discover how WA miners are capitalising on the boom.
Western Australia's top lithium stocks surged $2.8 billion in value on Tuesday, driven by a sharp price recovery and strong demand for battery metals. Discover the key players and market forces.
Rio Tinto's share price surged to a record, driven by a strategic lithium acquisition and strong iron ore prices. Discover how the mining giant's counter-cyclical move is now delivering major returns.
Western Australian gold miners and a lithium revival led the ASX in 2025, with some stocks tripling in value. Discover the top performers and what drove the market.
Market commentator Dollar Bill's accurate calls on uranium, silver, and small-cap stocks. Now, he's eyeing a potential revival in lithium and nickel. Read his analysis.
Chile's landmark lithium partnership boosts state control, reshaping global supply. See how this affects Australia's world-leading WA lithium sector and local joint ventures.
Expert predictions for Western Australia's mining sector in 2026. Will iron ore hold strong? Can lithium and rare earths rebound? Get the full analysis here.
WA's environmental regulator says dust from the Greenbushes lithium mine still poses a high risk. New suppression measures ordered as community pressure mounts.
Eight people, mostly teens, were hospitalised in a spate of e-bike and e-scooter crashes across Queensland overnight. The incidents follow 12 deaths in the past year, sparking urgent safety warnings.
A B-double truck carrying lithium-ion batteries caught fire on the Hume Highway near Yass, closing the road in both directions. Motorists face 90-minute delays. Stay informed and avoid the area.
Townsville firefighters warn of Christmas fire dangers from cooking and lithium batteries. Learn their crucial safety tips to protect your home this holiday season.
Western Australian gold stocks have dominated the ASX200's best performers in 2025, delivering average gains of 159.5% as bullion soars. Discover the top companies and market outlook for 2026.
Talison Lithium confirms it will not reopen the Bunbury to Greenbushes rail line, opting for road transport. The decision impacts local infrastructure plans and lithium supply chains. Read the full analysis.
Gina Rinehart-backed Vulcan Energy has secured a near $4 billion funding package, kickstarting construction on its landmark Lionheart lithium and renewable energy project in Germany's Upper Rhine Valley. Read the full story.
European Metals Holdings rockets 150% after securing $645 million EU grant for Cinovec lithium project. Discover how this transforms Europe's battery supply chain and other ASX winners.
A Redfern e-bike fire becomes NSW's 100th lithium-ion battery blaze this year, sparking urgent safety warnings from fire authorities about the technology experts admit we don't fully understand.
Liontown Resources reveals plans to acquire lithium brine operations in the Americas as hedge against battery chemistry changes. CEO Tony Ottaviano outlines expansion strategy.
Protect your travels with fire-retardant bags for lithium batteries. Find the FirePro bag at Bunnings for $18.93. A must-have for responsible Australian travellers.
Perth's Chariot Corporation begins small-scale lithium mining in Nigeria, targeting early revenues by 2026 while pursuing larger exploration. Read about Australia's African lithium push.
Chinese firm Tianqi Lithium faces significant ATO tax dispute that could jeopardise access to $17.6 billion in critical minerals production tax credits for its Kwinana refinery joint venture.
Major Australian airlines are banning in-flight power bank use from December to reduce fire risks. Learn the new rules for carrying these essential travel items.
Brazilian copper explorer Alvo Minerals rockets 178% after hitting massive sulphides just 40m below surface. Discover why this junior miner leads our ASX runners in a volatile market week.
A 13-year-old Francis Greenway High School student rescued his 92-year-old neighbour from a devastating house fire in Thornton before heading to his Pizza Hut shift. Read this incredible story of bravery.
Virgin Australia and Qantas ban power banks in cabin luggage from December after multiple fire incidents. New safety rules restrict usage and storage of portable chargers.
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.
Lady Gaga opens up about surviving psychotic crisis while filming A Star Is Born and taking lithium medication that led to tour cancellation. Read her emotional journey.
Rio Tinto shelves controversial $4.5 billion Jadar lithium mine in Serbia following public protests and permitting delays. Read about the cost-cutting move.
Rix's Creek miners secure 17% pay rise and improved injury provisions after seven-week strike - the longest industrial action in Hunter Valley in 25 years. Read the full victory story.