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Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) held concurrent shareholder and optionholder meetings on 12 August 2026, approving the proposed acquisition by Energy Fuels Inc. The ASM Board unanimously recommends the schemes, supported by a positive Independent Expert opinion, with implementation expected by late August.

Lithium Universe Limited (ASX: LU7) has reported laboratory success for its licensed GCDE technology, achieving over 99% gold recovery and 97% purity from chloride solutions and e-waste, positioning it as a greener alternative in precious metals extraction.

Metal Powder Works accelerates its capacity expansion to meet surging demand in additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy, leveraging its NextGen DirectPowder™ platform and a key production order.

Neometals has invoked a $2.5 million personal guarantee following Omaha Value Holdings' failure to pay $5 million for its Tranche 2 placement, while securing a potential standby debt facility as a financial backstop.

Impact Minerals reports ultra-low uranium and thorium levels in Lake Hope high purity alumina, with three of four samples exceeding 99.99% purity. The results meet semiconductor industry standards without dedicated radionuclide removal steps, supporting ongoing pilot optimisation.

IperionX plans to relocate its parent company to Texas and list directly on Nasdaq, aligning its corporate structure with its US operations. The appointment of manufacturing veteran Michael J. Loparco aims to bolster the company’s industrial scale-up.

Pure Resources has appointed Vice Admiral Michael Noonan AO, retired Chief of the Royal Australian Navy, to its Advisory Board for a year-long term, bolstering its defence strategy and engagement with Australian and allied government agencies.

Neometals Ltd implements a significant 25% cut in cash personnel costs by reducing director and staff salaries, while introducing retention performance rights to key executives to maintain strategic momentum.

Alcoa Corporation posted a strong second quarter with $407 million net income, driven by record aluminum segment earnings and higher prices, while advancing its $4.1 billion acquisition of South32’s upstream assets with bridge financing in place.

Talga Group has marked a milestone with its first commercial delivery of natural graphite anode outside Asia, progressing key funding discussions and strategic partnerships to support its Vittangi Anode Project.

IperionX reports steady ramp-up of titanium powder output at Virginia facility, successful commissioning of major powder metallurgy equipment, and progress in customer product development. The Titan DFS confirms strong project economics, while the Atlas acquisition broadens critical mineral resources and infrastructure.

NOVONIX has hit a critical milestone by delivering a synthetic graphite anode sample to Panasonic, supporting a planned production start in late 2027. The company secured A$21.66 million in fresh capital to fund production readiness, while navigating an evolving US trade and policy landscape aimed at boosting domestic battery materials.