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Alcoa Corporation has agreed to acquire South32’s bauxite, alumina, and aluminum assets for $4.1 billion upfront plus up to $750 million contingent, significantly boosting its upstream aluminum operations and supply chain resilience.

Neometals Ltd reveals ongoing delays in receiving A$5 million from Omaha Value Holdings for its Tranche 2 placement, with subscription funds now expected in multiple instalments. The company maintains its cash preservation measures amid uncertainty over final settlement timing.

IperionX has won up to US$6.6 million from the US Department of War to scale production of ballistic-grade titanium plate and military components, aiming to reduce reliance on imports and strengthen domestic supply chains.

Dyno Nobel has finalised the sale of its Phosphate Hill fertiliser business to Ryowa, marking a strategic exit from fertilisers and a sharper focus on explosives.

Alcoa Corporation is set to acquire South32’s bauxite, alumina, and aluminum assets for $4.1 billion upfront plus up to $750 million contingent, boosting its global scale and supply chain resilience.

PRL Global reports steady progress at Ardmore phosphate mine with over 55,800 tonnes shipped and final talks on bulk logistics to cut costs. Christmas Island operations rebound post-weather damage, while Liven Nutrients expands Australian footprint with new Geelong warehouse.

Latrobe Magnesium has reached a third of construction completion at its Phase 1B Demonstration Plant, maintaining strong safety standards and progressing key installation milestones. The company targets first magnesium metal output in the second half of 2026, aligning with prior guidance.

AnteoTech has shipped a 20-litre sample of its new Anteo C primer coating additive to a South Korean manufacturer, marking a key step from lab trials to manufacturing-scale evaluation in lithium-ion battery production.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has postponed its shareholder Scheme Meetings to early August 2026, following Energy Fuels’ major financing and acquisition moves. The updated timetable awaits court and regulatory approvals, with the ASM board maintaining its unanimous recommendation.

VRX Silica Limited has successfully closed a renounceable rights issue, securing $2.86 million to fund key developments at its Arrowsmith North and Muchea silica sand projects.

Pure Resources and Rice University have secured 'Awardable' status on the DARPA ERIS Marketplace for their advanced Carbon Nanotube Fibre 3D thermal management technology, positioning them for potential US Department of Defense contracts.

Australian Strategic Materials has delayed key shareholder meetings amid Energy Fuels’ $1.9 billion acquisition of Vacuumschmelze, prompting a supplementary disclosure for ASM securityholders.