Crypto world awaits overnight Bitcoin halving event

The four-yearly Bitcoin halving is set to happen in the early hours of tomorrow morning (Saturday, April 20) - it's an event that industry leader Swyftx likened to 'the Olympic Games for the crypto industry'.

Market Close: ASX glass gets a top up as BHP stars on the bourse

The ASX200 closed up just under half a per cent as Materials led the rally more than a per cent up, whilst communication and healthcare fell off the pace.

Battery Age aims to build geological knowledge at Ontario lithium play

Battery Age Minerals hopes to build on the exploration at Canadian lithium play, Falcon Lake - which verified high grade spodumene - with field work in the summer.

Magnum pushes Saudi pig iron project further down the road to Nevada

Magnum Mining & Exploration has solidified plans to produce green pig iron in Saudi Arabia from American magnetite while taking steps toward listing on a major US stock exchange.

Market Update: Unemployment on an even keel as ASX gains marginal ground

Australia's unemployment has edged up to 3.8%, according to ABS data, marking a 0.1% increase with materials and financials leading the pack on the ASX.

Titan Minerals strikes deal with Hanrine for Linderos Copper Project, Ecuador

Titan Minerals has inked a letter of offer with Hancock Prospecting's wholly owned subsidiary, Hanrine Ecuadorian Exploration and Mining S.A.

SRG Global secures $150m in new contracts across Australia

SRG Global (ASX:SRG) reaffirmed its strong presence in the Australian market by acquiring multiple contracts for a total of $150 million.

OD6 Metals posts TREO grade boost of 224% in met tests

OD6 Metals has posted an increase in total rare earth oxide (TREO) grades at Splinter Rock of over 220% from recent met tests.

ASX shrugs as unemployment flat at 3.8%; no real RBA catalyst

If Australian traders were hoping to get a strong catalyst from the ABS's latest domestic labour data this morning, they didn't get one.