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New Zealand-based casino group SkyCity (ASX:SKC) has informed both the NZX and ASX that it faces the possibility of losing its casino licences in the country for a period of 10 days. This startling announcement led to a 17% sell-off of shares on the ASX during Monday’s trading. The company’s statement revealed that the NZ […]

Leo Lithium (ASX:LLL) experienced a significant decline in its shares after the company revealed the suspension of work on a lithium mine in Mali by the government. Despite claims to the contrary, Leo Lithium’s shares dropped by 50% to 56 cents when it emerged from a trading halt. This news coincided with Albemarle’s increased bid

Local miners are grappling with the most significant quarterly drop in profitability since the upheaval of the global financial crisis, as plummeting prices for thermal coal and natural gas send shockwaves through the resource sector, affecting both corporate earnings and government revenues. According to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Monday, profits

Sequoia Financial Group Limited (ASX:SEQ) CEO and Managing Director Garry Crole discusses the group’s FY23 financial results. Topics covered include: FY23 financial highlightsFY23 business highlightsGroup financial snapshotScalable financial model impacted by 2023 challengesSum of parts snapshotDirect investments restructured to deliver growth in FY24Equity markets impacted by weaker trading conditionsProfessional services grows in tough marketLicensee services gaining

At the closing bell, the S&P/ASX 200 was 0.56 per cent higher at 7,318.80, driven by strong performance in mining and energy stocks. This surge was attributed to positive sentiments regarding China, as its authorities implemented measures to stimulate housing demand. The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to maintain the cash rate at 4.10%

Westgold Resources (ASX:WGX) Managing Director Wayne Bramwell provides an update on the company, discussing drivers behind production results, the gold price, and plans going forward. Peter Milios: We are talking today with Westgold Resources (ASX:WGX). WGX has a market cap of $700m. Westgold is a dynamic and responsible explorer and developer of gold mines, operating

The S&P/ASX 200 is trading 0.43 per cent higher at 7,309.30. Futures The SPI futures are up 45 points. Best and worst performers The best-performing sector is Materials, up 1.85 per cent. The worst-performing sector is Utilities, down 0.75 per cent. The best-performing large cap is Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR), trading 8.78 per cent higher at

Glen Diemar, Managing Director of Australian Gold and Copper Limited (ASX:AGC), provides an update on the company, discussing drill targets, plans and outlook.  Peter Milios: We’re talking with Australian Gold & Copper, ASX code AGC. We welcome to the network AGC Managing Director Glen Diemar. Glen, welcome to the network. Glen Diemar: Good day, Peter.

Scott Duncombe, Exploration Manager of North Stawell Minerals (ASX:NSM), provides an update on the company’s gold exploration. Peter Milios: We’re talking today with the North Stawell Minerals, ASX code NSM. Market cap of around 9 million. The company’s a junior gold explorer focused on the Stawell Corridor, which is the centre of Victoria’s Golden Triangle. We

In July, Australian household spending experienced a decrease of 0.7% compared to the same period last year, marking the first decline since early 2021. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that this drop can be attributed to the impact of higher interest rates and inflation, which have affected people’s financial situations. Robert Ewing, the ABS