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VRX Silica Limited has secured critical environmental and mining approvals for its Arrowsmith North silica sand project, alongside binding offtake contracts with major Asian customers, setting the stage for production by late 2026.

Element 25 Limited has raised AU$10 million to advance its Butcherbird Expansion Project in Western Australia, aiming to increase manganese production and support its innovative battery materials refinery in the US.

Amotiv Limited reported steady FY25 financials with marginal revenue growth and a slight EBITA dip, while unveiling its ambitious Amotiv2030 strategy to drive future shareholder value amid ongoing market challenges.

Iondrive Limited has joined a €3.1 million European battery recycling consortium backed by a German government grant, aiming to establish a closed-loop supply chain using its innovative DES technology.

Tivan Limited has made significant strides in its critical minerals portfolio, establishing a key joint venture, acquiring the Molyhil Project, raising $15 million, and commencing drilling at Sandover. These developments underscore its growing role in Australia’s strategic minerals sector.

Super Retail Group reports steady sales growth across its brands in the first 16 weeks of FY26, with Macpac leading the charge and a new loyalty program launched at Supercheap Auto.

Element 25 has appointed Altris Engineering to lead the AU$64.8 million expansion of its Butcherbird manganese mine, a move that underpins its strategy to supply high-purity battery materials to the US electric vehicle market.

Weebit Nano has reported a fourfold revenue increase in FY25, driven by a landmark licensing agreement with semiconductor giant onsemi and key automotive-grade qualification for its ReRAM technology.

Weebit Nano has reported a record quarter with A$7.3 million in customer receipts, securing three key product agreements and progressing critical technology milestones at leading semiconductor fabs.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited has received a non-binding Letter of Interest from the U.S. Export Import Bank to finance up to A$200 million for its Stage 2 Commercial Magnesium Plant, aiming to strengthen critical mineral supply chains for the U.S.

Sunrise Energy Metals has announced a significant 87% increase in the Ore Reserve Estimate for its Syerston Scandium Project, underpinning a 32-year mine life with steady scandium oxide production. The update comes amid tightening Chinese export controls, positioning the project as a critical non-Chinese scandium supply source.

Plenti Group Limited has reported a fourth straight quarter of record loan originations, driving a 24% annual growth in its loan portfolio and doubling its half-year profits. The fintech lender is accelerating towards a $3 billion loan book target by March 2026 amid strong credit performance and strategic investments.