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European Lithium (ASX: EUR) and Critical Metals Corp (NASDAQ: CRML) have agreed to prolong their exclusivity period to finalise a binding scheme of arrangement. The proposed deal would see CRML acquire 100% of EUR's shares and listed options, with EUR shareholders receiving CRML shares at a fixed exchange ratio.

Orica Limited posted its strongest half-year EBIT in over 20 years at $512 million, driven by premium product demand and strategic acquisitions including Nelson Brothers. The company also initiated a $100 million cost reduction program and declared a 28.5 cent interim dividend.

Amcor posted a 77% jump in Q3 net sales fueled by the Berry acquisition, delivering synergy gains above expectations and updating fiscal 2026 guidance amid geopolitical headwinds.

Tribune Resources plans an on-market buyback of up to 5.25 million shares valued at approximately $27.8 million, aiming to return capital without disrupting ongoing operations.

Metallium has secured binding contracts for 50% of its Stage-1 US printed circuit board feedstock target, reinforcing its path to commercial scale-up at its Texas Technology Campus.

Pure Resources has demonstrated that its Carbon Nanotube Fibre (CNTF) achieves thermal conductivity up to 600 W/m·K, outperforming copper by 1.5 times and aluminium by up to 3 times, positioning it as a breakthrough for AI, defence, and high-power electronics cooling.

Alpha HPA Limited reports robust progress on its HPA First Project Stage 2, backed by a $225 million capital raise, while securing significant demand upgrades from Japanese semiconductor customers.

Latrobe Magnesium has achieved continuous production of high-grade Magnesium Oxide from brown coal ash and secured a US$2 million prepayment from its US offtake partner, setting the stage for magnesium metal production in the second half of 2026.

Green360 Technologies has kicked off commercial production of its low-carbon Eco-Clay cement alternative through a capital-light tolling agreement with Calix, while securing federal grant funding and a $4.5 million placement to fuel growth.

Eden Innovations has expanded its EdenCrete Pz7 installations across North America, launched a new defence-focused division EdenShield, and eliminated costly debt, positioning for growth with a $4 million capital raise.

Australian Strategic Materials reports a 70% surge in NdFeB alloy production, installs pilot heavy rare earth furnace, and progresses its acquisition by Energy Fuels with regulatory approvals underway.

Zeotech pushed forward its AusPozz™ metakaolin commercialisation with extended and new MOUs, progressed key Toondoon project approvals amid rising contractor costs, and launched live methane control trials.