Ampol buys huge Australian EV charging network in $225m deal

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Australia’s top petrol and diesel supplier has raised its bet on the shift to EVs with a deal to triple its fast-charging network.

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Malawi export green light keeps Lindian on production path

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PLC Resources hits geological sweet spot in emerging WA gold district

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