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Zinc of Ireland has transformed from a small Irish zinc explorer into a metals technology developer, acquiring Meclex, raising A$5.5 million and advancing ARGO and VOLTA. The opportunity is substantial, but both technologies remain uncommercialised and the VOLTA partnership requires formal renewal.

Neometals has cleared a key regulatory hurdle for an A$2 million standby loan from a company controlled by former chairman David Reed. The facility provides near-term funding, but carries 10% interest, security over Barrambie-related assets and potential conversion into equity.