The ASX surged to fresh highs on Thursday with Northern Star glittering, but James Hardie, Sonic and Megaport dragged the other way.

An unsung hero of Australia's mining scene, more than half of Tasmania's mercantile exports come from the sector.

Artrya is celebrating the US FDA's approval of its second device for detecting and measuring dangerous coronary plaque.

The grand ol' USA has just one operating lithium mine. But a surge in exploration suggests it can still become a force.

Australian Mines appears set to add to a sizeable gold resource at the Boa Vista project with high-grade results up to2m at 52.1 g/t.

Metallium (ASX:MTM) has secured exclusive options to lease two additional sites in the US for its electronic waste processing operations.

Cannindah Resources is stocking up for the next drill drive at its Mt Cannindah copper-gold project, chasing ~$4m in an entitlement offer.

Magmatic Resources’ Myall has the right ingredients for a successful porphyry play, with mining giant Fortescue on board to make it happen.