Rio Tinto and LCL Resources ink major PNG copper deal
Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) entered into a binding farm-in and joint venture agreement with LCL Resources (ASX:LCL) for the Ono Project.

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Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) entered into a binding farm-in and joint venture agreement with LCL Resources (ASX:LCL) for the Ono Project.
US Senator Richard Durbin introduced legislation on March 19 to prevent federal bailouts for crypto firms, aiming to shield taxpayers from industry losses.
Bitcoin’s hashrate has fallen by more than 100 EH/s since late February, with analysts pointing to economic strain, infrastructure shifts, and geopolitical disruption as key drivers.
A wave of layoffs has swept the crypto industry in early 2026, with firms including Algorand, Gemini, Crypto.com and OP Labs cutting hundreds of jobs.
Concerns over the stability of the US dollar are intensifying as rising geopolitical tensions, inflation pressures and record government debt converge.
Ether token may rally by around 25% in the coming months as large whale wallets holding over 100,000 ETH return to a profitable position.
Supermarket titan Coles (ASX:COL) announced emergency amendments to its freight levy agreements.
Clara Resources Australia (ASX:C7A) entered into an option deed and sale and purchase agreement for the divestment of its Kildanga Ni-Co Project.
The Federal Court has found Macquarie Investment Management Investment Management in breach of regulatory laws.
Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals (ASX:PAR) has bolstered its international clinical presence with the activation of a new trial site in Hong Kong.