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Perpetual Resources is set to commence its first-ever drilling campaign at the Igrejinha Lithium Project in Brazil’s Lithium Valley, targeting high-grade spodumene pegmatites with results expected in July.

Contact Energy Limited has announced a court-approved scheme to acquire Manawa Energy Limited, offering Manawa shareholders $1.12 cash plus 0.5830 new Contact shares per share, representing a significant premium. The merger aims to create a diversified renewable energy portfolio with substantial synergies and growth prospects.

Simble Solutions Limited reported solid operational progress in 2024, expanding its customer base and partnerships across Australia and the UK while advancing into renewable energy development. The company’s strategic moves position it well for growth in the evolving energy and sustainability sector.

Australian Vanadium’s subsidiary VSUN Energy reports improved cost competitiveness for Project Lumina’s vanadium flow battery system, positioning it strongly in Australia’s growing long-duration energy storage market.

Macquarie Group Limited has posted a 5% increase in net profit for FY2025, driven by strong asset management and banking growth, while advancing its sustainability and digital innovation agenda.

Quantum Graphite Limited has been granted Major Project Status by the Australian Government for its Quantum-Sunlands Eyre Peninsula Graphite Hub, marking a significant milestone in its graphite supply chain development. Concurrently, the company progresses a US$300 million financing application with the US EXIM Bank and secures an Australian patent for its joint venture’s thermal energy storage technology.

MPower Group has completed a pivotal equity conversion of its Narromine Renewable Energy Project, extinguishing $10.36 million in project funding and positioning itself for a $700,000 gain. The company also secured additional financing and advanced its renewable energy pipeline amid ongoing operational challenges.

Petratherm Limited has confirmed a significant titanium-rich heavy mineral sands discovery at its Muckanippie Project, with drilling extending mineralisation over 15 square kilometres and a recent $8.1 million placement to accelerate development.

Regis Resources reported a robust March quarter with steady gold production and early repayment of its $300 million term loan, reinforcing its financial flexibility. The company also updated Tropicana’s Ore Reserves and advanced underground growth projects while navigating ongoing legal challenges at McPhillamys.

Ardea Resources reports robust progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project – Goongarrie Hub, highlighted by significant drilling outcomes, major engineering contracts awarded, and a $98.5 million DFS funding commitment from a Japanese consortium.

Astute Metals reports a successful beneficiation test at its Red Mountain Lithium Project, achieving a 36% mass reduction and 22% lithium grade increase, while phase 2 diamond drilling advances with two holes completed.

HMC Capital has reported a record half-year financial performance for 1H FY25, driven by explosive growth in private equity and digital infrastructure platforms, alongside ambitious fundraising initiatives in energy transition.