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BHP's (ASX:BHP) Australian President warns that the declining competitiveness and high regulatory costs are jeopardising the nation’s energy transition.

Mount Ridley Mines (ASX:MRD) said a substantial maiden inferred mineral resource estimate that establishes the site as a premier destination for high-value critical minerals.

Albright Metals (ASX:ABR) resumed its diamond core drilling operations at the Golden Pike Project in New Brunswick.

Pakistan has reportedly stepped up as a mediator between the U.S. and Iran to de-escalate the ongoing conflict, according to the Financial Times. Bloomberg's Pakistan Bureau Chief Faseeh Mangi and UWA Defense & Security Institute Adjunct Professor Jennifer Parker share insights on what Islamabad brings to the table.

WhiteHawk (ASX:WHK) announced a structural realignment to capitalise on its expanding footprint in the Australian market.

Hong Kong's Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui, speaks with Bloomberg's David Ingles about the growing interest from Middle East family offices. He also said the government plans to extend tax concessions for family offices and funds to cover more asset classes. He joined "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade."

Janus Electric (ASX:JNS) appointed Ton van Hoof as its CFO, effective March 23.

Two additional Indian-flagged vessels carrying liquefied petroleum gas are making their way through the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship-tracking data. They are following a route taken by other ships approved by Iran that hews closely to the country's coastline. Bloomberg's Dan Murtaugh has the details.

dorsaVi (ASX:DVL) announced the development of on-sensor intelligence for its suite of FDA and TGA-cleared wearable sensors.

The European Union and Australia have agreed on a free trade deal, concluding nearly a decade of negotiations as both sides work to strengthen ties and reinforce a rules based order under pressure from the Trump administration. At the same time, Canberra faces a potential energy crunch amid global disruptions linked to the war in Iran. Bloomberg's Ben Westcott and Macquarie University's Lurion de Mello break down the issues on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade."

Recce Pharmaceuticals (ASX:RCE) has been granted a Family 4 patent for its proprietary synthetic anti-infectives.

Latitude Group (ASX:LFS) launched an offer for Capital Notes 2, aiming to raise approximately $100 million to strengthen its capital structure.