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Talga Group has applied for a SEK 1.1 billion grant to fund a commercial-scale battery anode plant in Sweden, complementing existing EU funding and securing strong customer interest.

Lithium Energy Limited has launched an extensive infill drilling campaign to merge its adjacent Burke and Mt Dromedary graphite deposits into a single high-grade resource, aiming to strengthen its position amid tightening Chinese export controls on graphite materials.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has raised $1.8 million through a placement to fund its Definitive Feasibility Study and advance key project development activities at its strategic graphite deposit in Kazakhstan.

First Graphene has locked in a 12-month exclusive global license to develop and sell graphene-enhanced carbon paste, a breakthrough material already boosting solar cell efficiency and cutting costs.

Altech Batteries has secured a strategic collaboration with a leading global battery manufacturer to evaluate its breakthrough Silumina Anodes™ silicon-enhanced technology, marking a significant step toward commercialisation.

Talga Group has received a significant A$13.35 million grant from the Swedish Energy Agency to advance its sustainable battery anode manufacturing project, aiming for near-industrial scale validation by mid-2026.

Talga Group has received official land allocation approval for its Nunasvaara Södra graphite mine in Sweden, a critical step in advancing its sustainable battery materials project.

BlueScope confirms its first-half FY2026 earnings guidance at the lower end of expectations, highlighting a mix of regional challenges and growth initiatives as it navigates cost pressures and market shifts.

SGH Ltd reported record earnings and reaffirmed its FY26 EBIT growth guidance at its 2025 AGM, while addressing recent workplace fatalities and outlining strategic growth initiatives.

First Graphene Limited has raised A$3.5 million through a share placement to accelerate the commercial adoption of its PureGRAPH graphene products and support ongoing operations.

Sparc Technologies teams up with Dulux Australia to apply their graphene-enhanced ecosparc® coating on the heritage-listed Cape Jaffa Lighthouse, marking a key step in commercialising advanced protective coatings.

ClearVue Technologies has secured a $4.6 million capital raise and signed major partnerships, setting the stage for commercialisation in 2026 with a robust $60 million project pipeline.