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Quantum Graphite has cemented a two-decade exclusive ore supply agreement with Sunlands Pure Group, consolidating its downstream processing and refining operations. The company also secured environmental approvals for Sunlands Pure’s Oman refinery and kicked off detailed engineering for its Uley 2 project.

NOVONIX has hit a critical milestone by delivering a synthetic graphite anode sample to Panasonic, supporting a planned production start in late 2027. The company secured A$21.66 million in fresh capital to fund production readiness, while navigating an evolving US trade and policy landscape aimed at boosting domestic battery materials.

Patagonia Lithium (ASX:PL3) reported solid progress in its June quarter, hitting key milestones in drilling, pump testing, and resource modelling at its Argentine lithium brine projects, supported by a strong cash position following recent capital raises.

Parkway Corporate delivered a record $7.25 million quarterly revenue and $0.54 million EBITDA, powered by a major water infrastructure contract. The company progressed key approvals for its Queensland Brine Management Complex and struck a strategic collaboration with Hitachi to develop advanced brine concentration technology.

PLS Group Limited delivered record FY26 lithium production and sales, boosted revenue 152%, and commenced Ngungaju plant restart, setting the stage for growth with P2000 expansion feasibility underway.

De.mem Limited posted its second highest quarterly cash receipts of approximately $9.6 million for June 2026, marking 29 consecutive quarters of growth and positive operating cash flow of $424k. The company’s strong half-year performance is underpinned by recurring revenues, a robust Western Australian business, and record results from its German subsidiary.

Amplia Therapeutics reported encouraging mature data from its ACCENT trial, initiated a Phase 2b pancreatic cancer study, launched an ovarian cancer trial, and refreshed its board leadership while maintaining a solid cash balance of A$24 million.

Battery Age Minerals has identified multiple priority exploration targets at its Apex Project in Utah, submitted new drilling permits for Austria’s Bleiberg site, finalised a commercial germanium technology licence, and gained entry to a US defense consortium, underpinning its integrated germanium strategy.

Vulcan Energy Resources has reached financial close on its €2.2 billion Lionheart Project financing, unlocking funds and accelerating construction across its integrated lithium and renewable energy facilities in Germany.

Clean TeQ Water has commissioned its first full-scale PHOSPHIX® phosphate removal plant in Europe, surpassing regulatory and contractual standards and setting a commercial benchmark for future growth.

Alligator Energy's drilling campaign at the Samphire Uranium Project has pushed uranium mineralisation 600 metres south of Blackbush, unlocking new ground on the Mullaquana Crown Lease and advancing resource delineation and feasibility efforts.

IGO Limited closed FY26 on a high note with improved safety metrics, rising spodumene prices, and a strategic divestment of its Nova nickel operation. Despite a fire-induced shutdown at Greenbushes, the company maintained robust cash flow and set ambitious FY27 guidance.