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OM Holdings has recommissioned its Qinzhou manganese smelter in China after a four-year pause due to high power costs, signaling a strategic push to regain production capacity and market share.

OM Holdings has announced that the sale of its 26% interest in Ntsimbintle Mining is now unconditional, paving the way for completion by late February 2026.

Richmond Vanadium Technology Ltd continues to push forward with its Richmond–Julia Creek Vanadium Project, progressing environmental approvals and technical collaborations despite subdued vanadium market conditions.

Janus Electric has inked a strategic partnership with a Canadian consortium to deploy swappable battery electric trucks powered by innovative negative-carbon energy, aiming to revolutionise long-haul freight electrification.

Alpha HPA Limited reports strong progress on its HPA First Project Stage 2 construction and secures binding supply contracts for 2026 in the booming semiconductor sector, while launching a $225 million equity raise to fund expansion.

Ark Mines has made significant strides in advancing its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earths Project, initiating a full-scale processing trial and securing critical environmental approvals, setting the stage for production by late 2027.

Critical Resources Limited has secured a $1.75 million placement at market price, reinforcing investor confidence as it advances lithium, gold-antimony, and solid-state battery initiatives.

Ragusa Minerals has executed a binding agreement to acquire a majority interest in the Purple Pansy manganese-gold project in Arizona, expanding its landholding and raising $600,000 to fund exploration.

NOVONIX is ramping up industrial-grade synthetic graphite production with mass manufacturing slated for 2026, while battery-grade output for Panasonic faces delays until late 2027. The company also navigates a major offtake termination and secures significant funding to support its growth.

Pantera Minerals has completed a $40 million divestment of its Smackover Lithium Project, pivoting strategically into U.S. critical minerals with a major land acquisition in Arkansas. The company’s strengthened balance sheet and expanded U.S. market presence set the stage for accelerated growth.

Australian Vanadium Limited has made significant strides in its integrated vanadium project, advancing its feasibility study and securing key environmental approvals while preparing to bid for a major Western Australian battery storage project.

Altech Batteries has reported a significant technical milestone with its Silumina Anodes™ technology achieving 88.5% capacity retention after 500 cycles, alongside a $6 million capital raise and a strategic board renewal focused on commercialisation.