Closing Bell: ASX twitchy as budget looms but lithium stocks rock on

Budget-night nerves, a DroneShield wipeout and lingering CSL pain kept the ASX on edge, although lithium stocks gave resources investors something to cling to.

Resources Top 5: Forget silver, Nevada’s now the Fluorspar State

ASX juniors are piling into historic fluorspar assets in the United States with geopolitics sending the DoD on the hunt for domestic supply.

Iron Bear lifts indicated iron ore resource by 114pc to 4.5Bt

Iron Bear Resources managing director Paul Berend says the updated resource is an exciting milestone for the company.

Evion bolsters critical minerals strategy on reeling in Nevada fluorspar catch

Evion has entered a deal to acquire the previously producing Carp fluorspar project in Nevada, broadening exposure to critical minerals beyond its graphite base.

Double-dipping on rewards can supercharge airline points

Double-dipping a chip, as Seinfeld’s George Costanza did, draws social scorn. But dipping away can boost frequent flyer points.

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Dr Boreham’s Crucible: Artrya bets on AI to outsmart heart disease

Artrya’s FDA-cleared AI heart imaging tools are now reimbursable in the US, targeting one of healthcare’s deadliest blind spots: hidden heart disease.

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