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<WIRE> James Bay Minerals (ASX:JBY) Leaps on Lithium Discovery in Canadian Project

Shares of James Bay Minerals (ASX:JBY) surged as much as 19.4% to A$0.430, setting it on course for its best day since September 14, if the gains persist.

The company which is a lithium miner, said an extensive pegmatite outcrop, baptized ‘Avro’, was unearthed at the Aero Property.

This property is part of the company’s La Grande Project portfolio located in James Bay, Quebec, Canada.

The company further reveals that the Avro pegmatite showcases fractionation indicators and accessory minerals that are often connected with rare metal pegmatites.

Following this discovery, the company’s stock reached its highest level since September 19.

The stock of James Bay has added 43.3% since its first trade on September 12.

James Bay Minerals is a lithium mining company with active projects in Canada.






<WIRE> Washington H. Soul Pattinson (ASX:SOL) Shares Dip Following Lower Fiscal Year Profit

Shares of Washington H.

Soul Pattinson (ASX:SOL) experienced a decline, plummeting as much as 5.7% to a price of A$32.050, the lowest point reached since late August.

The company’s stocks faced a 5.5% decrease, signifying the worst day since mid-September if the losses continue.

Washington H.

Soul Pattinson, a diversified investment firm, reported a decrease in fiscal year regular profit after tax, dropping to A$759.3 mln from A$834.6 mln.

The firm also noted a staggering 77% downfall in fiscal year revenue from continuing operations to A$629.5 mln.

Despite these setbacks, the company’s stock rose by 22.9% within the current year, up to its last close.

Washington H.

Soul Pattinson is a diversified investment firm known for its robust portfolio and strategic market moves.



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<WIRE> GCX Metals (ASX:GCX) Rises On Significant Nickel and Copper Ore Discovery

GCX Metals (ASX:GCX) shares have surged as high as 13.5% to A$0.059, marking their utmost level since September 18th.

If the gains remain, the stock could witness its best day since September 14th.

GCX Metals, a gold mining company, announced that data revealed significant deposits of nickel and copper ore at its onshore mine in Western Australia, leading to this surge.

As of the most recent close, GCX shares have risen by 30% this year.

GCX Metals is a mining company prominent in the exploration and production of gold.


<WIRE> Brickworks (ASX:BKW) Tumbles as Fiscal Year Profit Shrinks

Shares in Brickworks (ASX:BKW) took a tumble, plummeting as much as 9.5% to A$23.34, putting the company on course for its worst day since March 27, 2020 if this downward trend persists.

This makes the stock the top loser on the benchmark ASX 200.

The brick manufacturer reported a substantial 32% decrease in projected fiscal 2023 underlying net profit after tax to A$508 million ($322.88 million).

Brickworks also declared a final dividend of 42 Australian cents per share, despite hitting its lowest level since April 21.

Nevertheless, the stock has increased 16% this year, as of the last close.

Brickworks is a company that manufactures bricks and other building products.



<WIRE> Lithium Power International (ASX:LPI) Soars after Confirming Talks with Codelco

Shares of Lithium Power International (ASX:LPI) rise as much as 23.1% to A$0.320, reaching their highest level since July 24.

The stock is last up 19.2%, seeing its best day since April 1, 2022 if gains hold.

The specialty miner confirms that it is in discussions with CorporaciĆ³n Nacional del Cobre de Chile (Codelco) regarding a potential transaction.

The company notes that Codelco has been granted due diligence but there is no certainty that discussions with Codelco will result in a transaction.

Today, more than 1.4 million shares have changed hands, compared with the 30-day average volume of 624,944 shares.

Despite today’s gains, the stock is still down 40.9% this year, as of the most recent close, compared with a 0.1% increase in the ASX All Ordinaries index.

Lithium Power International (ASX:LPI) is a specialty miner focused on lithium extraction.


<WIRE> Washington H Soul Pattinson and Company (ASX:SOL) Announces FY Profit After Tax Attributable at A$690.7 Million

Washington H Soul Pattinson and Company (ASX:SOL) recently disclosed its earnings report, showing a year-end profit after tax attributable of A$690.7 million.

This figures in stark contrast with the previous fiscal year, where a loss of A$12.9 million was recorded.

Further, the firm’s report detailed a decrease in revenue from continuing operations by 77% to A$629.5 million.

Alongside these figures, the company also declared a fully franked final dividend of 51 Australian cents per share.

Washington H Soul Pattinson and Company (ASX:SOL) is an Australian investment company, engaging in sectors including natural resources, building materials, telecommunications, and pharmaceuticals.