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Tivan and Sumitomo Corporation have formalised their joint venture for the Speewah Fluorite Project, securing a strategic investment from Japan’s JOGMEC. This partnership marks a significant step towards advancing the project’s feasibility and strengthening Australia-Japan critical minerals ties.

South32 has exceeded its FY25 production targets, driven by a 20% increase in copper output and significant progress at its Hermosa project, while streamlining its portfolio through key divestments.

Capral Limited has agreed to acquire Perth-based aluminium systems distributor Comsupply Ltd, aiming to strengthen its foothold in Western Australia’s building systems market.

Rio Tinto reports a robust 13% year-on-year increase in copper equivalent production for Q2 2025, alongside record bauxite output and progress on key projects like Simandou and Oyu Tolgoi. The company maintains its 2025 guidance, signaling confidence in its diversified growth strategy.

Meridian Energy’s June 2025 report reveals hydro storage levels exceeding historical averages and a notable rise in retail electricity sales, despite lower generation prices. The company also signals the end of its smelter demand response agreement.

South32 warns of an impending impairment expense linked to uncertain electricity supply for its Mozal Aluminium smelter, with FY26 production guidance now under review amid ongoing tariff negotiations.

Metro Mining Limited achieved a record June shipment of 589,000 wet metric tonnes of bauxite, marking a 16% year-on-year increase despite weather-related logistical constraints. The company also confirmed resilient Q3 pricing aligned with market conditions.

Canyon Resources has secured a significant credit facility and advanced key contracts, setting the stage for production and first bauxite shipments from its Minim Martap project in early 2026.

ABx Group’s ALCORE subsidiary updates on the status of its $7.58 million Federal Government grant, revealing repayment negotiations while advancing its innovative pilot plant in Tasmania.

Sunrise Energy Metals has secured $6 million through a placement and is seeing strong support for its Share Purchase Plan, aiming to fast-track the Syerston Scandium Project feasibility study by Q3 2025.

Australian Silica Quartz Group's flagship Quartz Hill MGSi Project faces a setback after Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners terminates their development and offtake agreement. ASQ pivots to explore other high-grade quartz targets in Queensland.

Meridian Energy’s May 2025 report reveals rising hydro storage levels and a dip in national electricity demand, alongside mixed retail sales performance and lower generation prices.