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October 2023

ASX up 0.2% as oil prices stabilise

Oil prices remained stable, hovering around $83 per barrel, after an initial surge linked to Hamas’ attacks on Israel over the weekend. This surge was reversed following a report suggesting Iran’s surprise at these attacks, potentially reducing the chances of additional sanctions on Iranian oil and limiting Iran’s involvement in the conflict in the Middle

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Liontown Resources shares fall as Hancock Prospecting increases stake to 19.9%

Shares in Liontown Resources slumped late yesterday after it became known that Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting had increased its stake to 19.9% and retreated from the market. The shares fell to a low of $2.90 just before the close, but they edged up to a $2.92 finish. That’s the lowest they have been since early

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China’s new energy vehicle sales soar, boosting demand for battery metals

Thanks to ongoing subsidies, China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) sales reached another record high in September, surpassing the previous month’s peak. This continued momentum is expected to push Chinese NEV sales close to the 10 million mark by December, which is excellent news for lithium and other battery/electric vehicle (EV)-related metal producers in Australia, South

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