Australia's competition watchdog has stepped up pressure on the Albanese government to fast-track legislation that would give it powers to force Apple and Google to open their devices to third-party app stores and alternative payment systems.
BlockDAG is facing mounting investor concern over missing funds, unpaid obligations, and unfulfilled commitments.
Silver has smashed past the US$90 level this month, capping one of the strongest runs of any major asset.
NOVONIX (ASX:NVX), a global leader in battery materials and technology, provided an update on its supply timeline for Panasonic Energy, its lead battery material customer.
Australian heavy rare earths company Northern Minerals (ASX:NTU) has announced encouraging preliminary metallurgical results from its Wolverine-Dazzler Blending Study.
Zelira Therapeutics (ASX:ZLD) has secured US$33 million (before costs) through a strategic fundraising with TGC Biotechnology Fund, into its HOPE 1 special purpose vehicle, bringing total equity raised to US$36.6 million.
European Lithium (ASX:EUR) has reported substantial rare earth mineralisation in initial assay results from its 2025 drilling campaign at the Fjord and Upper Fjord deposits within the Tanbreez Project in Greenland.
Juno Minerals (ASX:JNO) has reported progress at its Mount Ida Gold Project following a second field program in mid-December conducted by BMGS from Kalgoorlie.
NexGen Energy (ASX:NXG) has announced expansion of the high-grade subdomain at its Patterson Corridor East discovery and the launch of its 2026 exploration program, totaling 45,500m.
Black Bear Minerals (ASX:BKB) has reported significant new gold and silver intercepts at its Independence Project in Lander County, Nevada, following the first phase of drilling at Rebel Peak.
The Financial Sector Union has raised concerns over the Commonwealth Bank of Australia's (ASX:CBA) plan to stop hiring new employees under its Bankwest subsidiary.
Star Minerals (ASX:SMS) has resumed grade control drilling at its Tumblegum South Gold Project.
