Market Close: ASX dips under with only Staples in the ascendancy

The ASX200 closed the day down nearly 0.3%.Staples were the only sector to finish in the green, gaining 0.2%. All other sectors fell into the red with industrials dropping the most, down 1%. Utilities followed closely, down 0.9%.In the greenForrestania Resources (ASX:FRS) surged 142% upon enterin...

Winsome sees Adina lithium project's resource rise by a stratospheric 33%

Winsome Resources Ltd has seen their mineral resource estimate for Quebec's Adina lithium project rise by 33%.

Lithium Universe unveils procurement strategy for Becancour refinery

Lithium Universe has turned to Chinese suppliers with which it has relationships to procure equipment for its Becancour refinery in Canada.

Market Update: ABS reports retail sales show modest annual growth

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released Australia's latest retail data, reporting sales growth is up by 1.3% over the last year. The month-by-month read, however, came in lower than expected, at 0.1% for April versus expectations for 0.2% growth.

Downer Wins $600 million water services contract in Queensland

Downer EDI has been awarded a new contract by Unitywater to deliver water, sewerage and recycled water services in south-east Queensland.

Playside Studios hits 27mth-high on upgraded FY24 guidance

Playside Studios (ASX:PLY) shares are at a 27 month high as the company upgrades its guidance for FY24, reflecting ~65% growth YoY.

Trend of earning-in on smaller plays continues as AngloGold Ashanti eyes Kincora Copper

Shares in Kincora Copper were up 36.1% heading into lunchtime trades as AngloGold Ashanti takes an interest in the company's flagship.

Matador drilling picks up new gold zone in Canada across 1.2km of strike

Matador Mining Ltd has identified a new gold zone through drilling work at its Malachite project in Canada.

Firebird Metals snags Chinese permit to build, operate manganese sulphate plant

Firebird Metals has confirmed its receipt of a safety permit in China "critical" for the construction of a processing plant.