WMG’s 5.3Mt contained nickel resource points to vast open pit potential

SummaryDrug manufacturers are concerned as the Trump administration considers linking U.S. medicine prices to those of other developed nations, a policy viewed as a significant threat to the pharmaceutical industry and U.S. biosciences innovation. The proposal, referred to as international reference pricing, could disrupt the healthcare market and has been suggested to stem from the agency overseeing Medicare and Medicaid. Previous attempts to implement similar pricing strategies faced legal challenges, while current negotiations for drug...

Australia plans to significantly increase its defence spending under a future coalition government led by Peter Dutton, who has pledged $21 billion over the next five years, raising defence expenditure to 2.5% of GDP and aiming for 3% within a decade. Dutton criticized the current Labor government for inaction amid global uncertainties and emphasized the need to strengthen the Australian Defence Force. The announcement follows a contentious leaders' debate, where both leaders exchanged accusations, with...

SummaryNaomi Osaka's clay-court season began with a first-round loss at the Madrid Open, where she fell to Lucia Bronzetti with a score of 6-4, 2-6, 6-4, stumbling at match point. Osaka, ranked 55th and unseeded, had not played in almost a month since the Miami Open, while Bronzetti will face fifth-seeded Madison Keys next. Additionally, Alexandra Eala, who previously upset Iga Swiatek in Miami, won her first match against Viktoriya Tomova and will face Swiatek...

SummaryOpposition Leader Peter Dutton delivered his strongest debate performance during the third election debate, though it was not enough to significantly impact his position as polls slide. Prime Minister Albanese effectively defended his lead, tackling issues like budget cuts and migration, while both leaders managed to find moments of bipartisanship. Dutton pledged to maintain nuclear power and collaborate with independents, while Albanese committed to improving bulk billing rates and housing affordability, with both making promises...

Adelaide United's A-League Men finals aspirations are precarious after a 1-1 draw against Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium, leaving them seventh on the ladder, tied with Sydney FC but trailing on goal difference. Adelaide must win their final match against Melbourne City and rely on favorable outcomes in other games to secure a finals spot, as only four points separate third from seventh place. Coach Carl Veart emphasized the importance of the upcoming match, while...

Patriot Battery Metals has made a significant caesium discovery at its Shaakichiuwaanaan project in Quebec, Canada, with notable hits including 5m at 13.2% caesium oxide (2m at 22.9% oxide) and 1.1m at an impressive 26.61% caesium oxide. Drilling results show high-grade caesium in two distinct zones, Rigel and Vega, with multiple intercepts exceeding 22% caesium oxide. The caesium levels found are remarkable compared to typical background levels in geological materials, highlighting the potential of this...