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Verity Resources has achieved outstanding gold recoveries of nearly 97% at its Waihi deposit, reinforcing confidence in a conventional processing approach for the Monument Gold Project and complementing previous Korong results.

Viridis Mining has secured a non-binding Letter of Intent with Solvay to supply Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate from its Colossus Project, aiming for commercial production by 2028 and advancing Western-aligned rare earth supply chains.

European Resources has identified six fresh passive seismic anomalies outside prior survey bounds at its Korsnäs rare earth project, prompting an exploration area increase and ongoing survey phases.

BluGlass has locked in a $1 million firm commitment through an option shortfall agreement, with potential to raise $1.5 million, reinforcing its financial position after an upsized $8 million placement. The funds will accelerate GaN laser contract delivery and working capital.

Perpetual Resources has achieved a major breakthrough in reducing iron impurities in its Beharra silica sand, pushing product quality closer to the coveted solar glass standard with a simple, low-cost processing approach.

1414 Degrees has initiated the scale-up of its SiNTL silicon anode production, moving beyond lab-scale to manufacturer-relevant volumes. This step unlocks formal third-party evaluations and OEM engagement, with full-stack battery development targeting drones, UAVs, and satellites underway.

EcoGraf confirms its patented HFfree process offers competitive costs for producing high-purity spherical graphite, targeting non-Chinese battery supply chains with plans for facilities in the US, Europe, and Asia.

Botala Energy’s Pitse Pilot well 3.5B at the Serowe CBM Project in Botswana has reached total depth, intersecting coal seams as predicted and advancing toward flow testing and commercial production.

Terragen Holdings secures a landmark supply agreement for its probiotic and biostimulant products with Ravensworth Feedlot, alongside a $2.8 million funded trial at Mort & Co’s Grassdale feedlot to validate its probiotic’s impact on cattle performance.

Viking Mines reports a major metallurgical breakthrough at its Linka Tungsten Project, achieving a 62.5% WO3 concentrate at 59.8% recovery using combined gravity and flotation processing on a larger 10 kg sample, significantly improving previous results and validating a low-capex flowsheet ahead of maiden drilling.

International Graphite Limited and Italian chemical producer Alkeemia have formalised a joint venture to develop a major graphite processing facility in Porto Marghera, Italy, targeting 15,000 tonnes per year by 2029 with first production expected in 2027.

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) has acquired exclusive global rights to a University of Edinburgh hydrometallurgical process that extracts gold and copper from electronic waste using recyclable organic compounds, positioning the company at the forefront of sustainable precious metals recovery.