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Altech's salt batteries clear final design hurdle

Altech Batteries has locked in the final design for its sodium-nickel-chloride battery systems, with first production slated for next year. Five sites in the Netherlands are ready for installation.

$1.7bn Copper Mine Boosts Phosphate Hill Future

The massive $1.7 billion Eva Copper Mine project secures the future of Glencore's Phosphate Hill operations, creating hundreds of jobs and boosting Queensland's economy. Discover how this investment transforms the region.

Horizon Minerals Cash Inflow as Gold Mining Wraps Up

Horizon Minerals nears completion of Phase 1 mining at Boorara and Phillips Find gold projects near Kalgoorlie, with significant cash distributions expected in early 2026 amid strong gold prices.

Schoolboy saves elderly woman from Thornton house fire

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.

Australian airlines ban power banks on flights

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.

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.

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.

Sandfire's $2.6B Australian Copper Expansion

Sandfire Resources makes first Australian copper move since DeGrussa with $2.6B investment in MATSA mining complex. Discover how this shapes Australia's copper future.

Aussie firm's pandemic pivot to PPE success

How an Adelaide packaging company transformed in 18 weeks to become a southern hemisphere medical mask leader, creating 145 million masks. Discover the story of Australian manufacturing resilience.

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.

PacGold fires up gold production at SA's Alice River

ASX-listed PacGold has officially commenced gold production at its promising Alice River project in South Australia, marking a significant milestone for the emerging miner and the state's resources sector.

Rio2 Scores US$50M Wheaton Deal for Chilean Gold Mine

Australian mining company Rio2 Limited secures game-changing US$50 million funding from Wheaton Precious Metals to accelerate construction of its Fenix Gold Mine in Chile, marking a significant milestone for the emerging gold producer.

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.

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.

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