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Volt Resources has completed a scoping study for its Alabama Graphite Refinery, revealing robust project economics and a patented purification process that could reshape US graphite supply chains.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has announced an underwritten share purchase plan to raise up to A$3 million, supporting its advancing Dubbo Project and ramp-up of the Korean Metals Plant. The company also outlines ambitions for a US metals facility amid strong government backing and strategic partnerships.

Freehill Mining has produced a high-grade magnetite concentrate of approximately 66% iron from its Yerbas Buenas mine bulk sample, setting the stage for renewed mining operations in Chile.

Ioneer Ltd has announced a 308% increase in the Ore Reserve for its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada, extending mine life to 95 years and confirming robust economics with low-cost lithium production and a stable boric acid revenue stream.

Core Lithium has doubled the Grants Ore Reserve by shifting to underground mining, lifting total Finniss Ore Reserves to 10.73 million tonnes at 1.29% lithium oxide. This update supports a robust 10-year mine plan with potential for extended operations.

Barton Gold Holdings has released an Optimised Scoping Study for its Tunkillia Gold Project, revealing significant improvements in project economics, including a sub-one-year payback and reduced capital expenditure. The study paves the way for accelerated feasibility work and funding efforts.

Lithium Plus Minerals Limited (ASX: LPM) reported significant progress on its Lei Lithium Development with advancing environmental approvals and infrastructure design, while its Wingate Project reveals promising large-scale gold potential. The company maintains a solid cash position of AUD 3.6 million as it prepares for upcoming exploration campaigns.

Evion Group has marked a key milestone with its first expandable graphite shipment from its India joint venture, while progressing critical permitting for its flagship Maniry Graphite Project in Madagascar. The company also secured $2 million in funding to support expansion and development.

St Barbara Limited confirms a robust Simberi Expansion Project with a 13-year life of mine plan delivering 2.2 million ounces of gold and annual production exceeding 220,000 ounces from FY28. The project’s strong economics and infrastructure upgrades position it as a significant growth driver amid regulatory uncertainties.

Predictive Discovery Limited has reported robust drilling results at its Bankan Gold Project in Guinea, alongside key environmental approvals and a strategic A$69 million capital raise, positioning the company for accelerated development.

Cavalier Resources has signed a non-binding US$11 million streaming finance term sheet with Raptor International to fund the Stage 1 open pit development of its Crawford Gold Project, backed by a robust updated Pre-Feasibility Study.

Lithium Universe Limited’s Definitive Feasibility Study confirms the economic viability of its Bécancour Lithium Refinery, projecting robust returns even amid subdued lithium prices. The project aims to produce 18,270 tonnes per year of battery-grade lithium carbonate, leveraging proven Jiangsu technology and a counter-cyclical development strategy.