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Firebird Metals has placed all critical equipment orders for its Perth-based Australian Demonstration Plant, triggering the first ARENA grant payment and setting the stage for a pivotal 90-day fabrication phase. The project remains on track for early Q4 2026 equipment delivery, with imminent lithium manganese rich cathode results expected from its China pilot plant.

LE Minerals has progressed its $20 million sale of key Queensland graphite assets to M Battery Materials, which is preparing a $15 million ASX IPO. Shareholder approval for in-specie share distribution is expected within months.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) confirms the Independent Expert’s continued support for Energy Fuels’ acquisition scheme, despite a notable decline in Energy Fuels’ share price. ASM directors remain unanimously in favour as scheme meetings approach.

Iondrive Limited’s proprietary IONSolv™ process has independently achieved a 93.5% recovery rate for dysprosium from US commercial e-waste, vastly outperforming previous techno-economic assumptions and extending its rare earth extraction capabilities into heavy rare earths.

Hazer Group has locked in a binding MOU with South Australia's Hallett Group to integrate its graphite into low-emissions concrete, reinforcing its regional decarbonisation foothold.

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) has demonstrated near-complete recovery of gold and copper from electronic waste using a novel, low-temperature hydrometallurgical process developed by the University of Edinburgh. This breakthrough supports its push into sustainable metal recycling and lithium supply chain projects.

Sparc Technologies secures its first international commercial partner as Petro Vietnam Paint commits to using ecosparc® in its PERAPHENE coatings range, targeting highly corrosive environments with improved anticorrosion performance.

Steel & Tube has secured a one-year extension on its ANZ banking facilities, underpinning financial stability as trading conditions soften due to geopolitical tensions and sector-specific pressures.

Pure Resources has appointed retired Vice Admiral Jeff Trussler to its advisory board, leveraging his deep US Navy and national security networks to accelerate US government funding and integration of its advanced materials into defence supply chains.

First Graphene accelerates its US expansion by acquiring MITO Material Solutions, gaining functionalised graphene technologies and a direct commercial foothold in the world’s largest defence and aerospace market.

Pure Resources has appointed retired US Navy Vice Admiral Jeff Trussler to its advisory board, aiming to fast-track US government funding and integration of its advanced materials into defence supply chains.

Green Technology Metals (ASX: GT1) secured $1.87 million from its recent entitlement offer, with underwriters stepping in to cover a $2.13 million shortfall. The capital raise supports ongoing development of its Ontario lithium project.