ASX bank stocks fell on Friday but mining stocks rose as talk of a potential mega merger between Rio Tinto and Glencore turned heads.
Gold miners are ramping up their cash generation with bullion prices lifting to a five-month high and December reports flowing.
Condor Energy and Green Critical Minerals were leading the ressie pack on Friday, fuelled by Thursday's news.
Sarah Hughan puts a spotlight on Argent Minerals' polymetallic plans centred around Australia's second largest undeveloped silver deposit.
The group’s asset management unit has upped its exposure to the burgeoning data centre sector through an investment and funding deal worth up to $8.1bn.
Two of the world's biggest diggers held talks about creating the world's biggest miner, according to media reports.
