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Latrobe Magnesium Limited (ASX – LMG) has launched an $8 million equity raising to fund the ramp-up of its magnesium metal production and advance feasibility studies for a larger commercial plant. The company’s patented hydromet process converts brown coal ash into sustainable magnesium with significantly lower emissions than global peers.

Infinity Mining has identified promising antimony sulphide mineralisation at its Walhalla South Extended Project in Victoria, linked to a distinctive magnetic anomaly reminiscent of intrusion-related gold systems.

Li-S Energy has partnered with Praetorian Aeronautics to integrate advanced lithium-sulfur batteries into autonomous interceptor drones, aiming to boost Australia's sovereign defence capabilities.

1414 Degrees has acquired exclusive global rights to a patented silicon nanoparticle technology from George Washington University, aiming to revolutionize lithium-ion battery anodes with higher capacity and faster charging. The company also raised $1.214 million to accelerate commercialisation and OEM engagement starting late 2025.

Altech Batteries has achieved a major milestone with its Silumina Anodes™, delivering 88.5% capacity retention after 500 cycles and a 40% capacity boost over graphite anodes. This advancement promises longer electric vehicle ranges and lighter battery packs.

Altech Batteries, in partnership with AMPower, has launched a next-generation 384 V / 15 kWh sodium nickel chloride UPS battery designed specifically for Europe's pipeline infrastructure, promising enhanced safety and reliability in explosive environments.

EV Resources has entered a binding agreement to sell its Khartoum Project to Koba Resources for $700,000 cash plus a royalty, marking a strategic pivot towards its antimony assets and US critical minerals ambitions.

Altech has detailed its Sodium Nickel Chloride (SNC) battery technology designed specifically for hazardous explosive environments, highlighting superior safety, longevity, and minimal maintenance compared to traditional battery chemistries.

Flynn Gold’s re-sampling of historical drill core at its Firetower Project in northwest Tasmania confirms significant polymetallic gold-cobalt-tungsten mineralisation, highlighting critical metals essential for the energy transition.

Altech Batteries has partnered with AMPower to immediately market and distribute sodium nickel chloride batteries across Europe, Australia, and the USA, fast-tracking revenue ahead of its large-scale CERENERGY project in Germany.

Australian Vanadium Limited has locked in a US$10 million secured loan from major shareholder RCF to advance its flagship vanadium project and prepare for a significant government battery storage tender.

Vanadium Resources Limited is advancing multiple offtake discussions for its Steelpoortdrift project, with competing proposals offering improved terms over existing agreements. Operational readiness steps are progressing, including key executive appointments and contractor finalisations.