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Rio Tinto reported robust third quarter 2025 production results, highlighted by record outputs in bauxite and copper, and an upgraded bauxite production forecast. Key projects like Simandou and Oyu Tolgoi continue to progress on schedule, underpinning the company’s growth trajectory.

Meridian Energy’s September 2025 report reveals exceptional hydro storage levels and a notable uptick in electricity demand and retail sales, setting a positive tone for the company’s near-term outlook.

ABx Group reports outstanding impurity removal results from bulk sample tests at its Deep Leads rare earth project, retaining over 98% of critical rare earths and advancing towards a mixed rare earth carbonate product sample in late 2025.

ABx Group’s subsidiary ABx3 has received a $2.7 million investment from Good Importing International, granting GII 70% ownership to develop the Sunrise Bauxite Project in Queensland. This funding kickstarts a 12–24 month program targeting regulatory approvals and mine planning, with further investment options on the horizon.

1414 Degrees has acquired exclusive global rights to a patented silicon nanoparticle technology from George Washington University, aiming to revolutionize lithium-ion battery anodes with higher capacity and faster charging. The company also raised $1.214 million to accelerate commercialisation and OEM engagement starting late 2025.

Lithium Universe and Macquarie University have unveiled a breakthrough electrode design that dramatically improves silver recovery from end-of-life solar panels, promising higher efficiency and sustainability in recycling.

OD6 Metals has selected an innovative process flowsheet for its Splinter Rock Rare Earth Project, achieving approximately 75% recovery of key rare earths with superior product purity and optimized costs. This milestone sets the stage for advanced testing and mining studies as the company advances toward production.

Canyon Resources is fast-tracking its Minim Martap bauxite project in Cameroon, backed by a $140 million debt facility and a $215 million equity raise, aiming for production start in early 2026. The Definitive Feasibility Study confirms strong economics with a project NPV exceeding $830 million and an IRR of 29%.

Andromeda Metals' latest Scoping Study reveals a compelling economic case for its innovative High Purity Alumina (HPA) production technology, highlighting strong returns and a significant carbon emissions advantage. The project aims to meet soaring global demand with a 10,000 tonne per annum facility in South Australia.

Lithium Universe Limited reports a major advance in silver recycling technology, achieving near-Britannia-grade purity in just five minutes using its proprietary JESE method. This innovation promises to reshape solar panel recycling with higher efficiency and sustainability.

ABx Group reports strong heavy rare earth extraction results from larger-scale tests at its Deep Leads project, reinforcing the potential for low-cost, environmentally friendly production. ANSTO remains on track to deliver a mixed rare earth carbonate sample by Q4 2025.

VBX Limited reports promising low-silica bauxite discoveries at East Kalumburu A near its flagship Wuudagu project, alongside key strategic appointments and ongoing drilling programs advancing the project towards a targeted DFS completion in early 2026.