Week 18 Wrap: Fed prompts joy and pain; modern monetary theory gains traction & Brent takes a breather

The big stories that mattered in Week 18 of 2024 – plus a selection of headlines that caught my interest this week.

Sold out signs go up for RIU Resources Roundup in Sydney

More than 115 companies will be participating in this year's RIU Resources Roundup in Sydney.

Market Update: ASX steps out of the shadow in finest shades of green

The ASX200 is trading up around point seven of a per cent with all sectors glowing green led by Real estate and Discretionary. Real estate is leading the way, up more than 2 per cent discretionary follows, gaining around 1.8%.Company NewsHARHaranga Resources (ASX: HAR) is up 5% on the discovery o...

BPH Energy boost proves conviction – and a nation thinking about energy

BPH Energy got a speeding ticket from the ASX, and it spells out two things: investor conviction, and a nation thinking about energy.

Car EV-olution accelerates Oz into pole position

As the world steers towards a more sustainable future, the surge in electric vehicle (EV) sales is turning industries upside down, and mining is no exception. Australia, famous for its treasure trove of minerals, finds itself right in the middle of this shift, which raises two questions. Firstly,...

Dancing to that same 70s tune, China, and why I'm backing gold

It is too early to judge what concrete measures the Future Made in Australia policy will entail. However, any policy which has a stated aim to screen qualifying capital for suitability at a government level, does not seem like a strong signal for foreigners to get on a plane, come visit some mine sites and invest.

Patagonia shares rise above 20% on lithium grades at maiden well in Argentina

Patagonia Lithium shares rise above 12 percent on lithium grading nearly 600 parts per million at the first drill well of its Argentinian Formentera Lithium Project.

Infini Resources gearing up for UAV geophys survey over Portland Creek

Infini Resources has announced its execution of an application for UAV-based geophysical surveys over its Portland Creek Uranium Project.

Termites show Haranga the way to 8th uranium anomaly at Senegal's Saraya

Haranga Resources finds 8th uranium anomaly at Senegal's Saraya through termite mound sampling, and is hoping to upgrade its resource.