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EQ Resources has repaid €5 million of debt for its Spanish subsidiary Saloro, reducing its debt burden by 25% while extending remaining credit facilities. The company also reports record production and positive EBITDA forecasts at its Barruecopardo tungsten mine.

Ventia Services Group has locked in a $100 million, five-year contract with Tuatahi First Fibre, reinforcing its role as a key player in New Zealand's fibre infrastructure landscape.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has been selected for a major Brazilian government funding package to accelerate its Colossus rare earth elements project, marking a pivotal step in diversifying global critical mineral supply chains.

Meteoric Resources has secured inclusion in Brazil’s major Strategic Minerals funding program, aiming to advance its Caldeira Rare Earths Project and downstream magnet production.

Ionic Rare Earths’ Brazilian joint venture, Viridion, has been selected for significant government funding to accelerate rare earth refining and magnet recycling, marking a major step in Brazil’s strategic push for a secure, sustainable supply chain.

Newmont Corporation has updated its dividend announcement to clarify currency exchange rates and payment options for its upcoming Q1 2025 dividend, highlighting tax and payment logistics for investors.

Empire Energy Group has successfully closed and upsized its Share Purchase Plan to $7 million, raising crucial funds to advance its Beetaloo Basin projects. The capital raise strengthens the company’s cash position ahead of key operational milestones.

Aureka Limited has raised $3 million through a share placement to accelerate exploration and secure land access at its key gold projects in Victoria, signalling strong investor confidence in its growth strategy.

ACDC Metals has released a comprehensive scoping study for its Goschen Central project in Victoria, revealing strong economic potential through a two-phase heavy mineral sand and rare earth element operation. The study highlights robust financial metrics and strategic importance in critical minerals supply.

Vulcan Energy has extended its conditional debt commitment letter to September 2025, aligning with its revised financing timeline for the Lionheart Project. This move supports ongoing bank discussions and the potential inclusion of significant government funding.

Ventia has landed a major $800 million contract to upgrade 175,000 premises from Fibre to the Node to Fibre to the Premises across Australia, reinforcing its role in the nation’s digital infrastructure.

Cokal Limited has secured US$15 million in strategic debt funding to ramp up metallurgical coal production at its BBM mine, while terminating all agreements with Cratus due to non-performance.