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Small Caps2023-04-05

Lithium and other battery metals are the hottest sector of Australian resources and will likely remain that way for years, but it is likely to remain a rollercoaster until the market matures. ...

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Multisack bagger
·2023-04-05
Lithium is long term bullish despite the sentiment
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