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Vulcan Energy has awarded a €72 million EPCM contract to a Sedgman and HOCHTIEF joint venture for its Phase One Lionheart Project, aiming to produce 24,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide annually to fuel half a million electric vehicles.

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.

Sunrise Energy Metals has raised A$18.865 million through a premium-priced share placement to fast-track pre-construction at its Syerston Scandium Project, reinforcing its path toward becoming a primary scandium supplier.

Jindalee Lithium has completed its 2025 drilling program at the McDermitt Lithium Project and is advancing plans to list its US subsidiary on a national exchange, extending exclusivity with its merger partner.

Prairie Lithium has completed critical groundwork at its Canadian lithium brine project, setting the stage for construction and commercial operations in 2026 amid rising lithium prices.

Pursuit Minerals has satisfied all acquisition conditions for the Sascha Marcelina Gold Project in Argentina and is advancing exploration with a focus on high-potential drill targets. Concurrently, the company progresses its Rio Grande Sur Lithium Project feasibility study, positioning itself for dual-commodity growth.

Rox Resources has opened a $10 million Share Purchase Plan at a 19.9% discount, inviting eligible shareholders to invest in the development of its Youanmi Gold Project. The offer runs through mid-December, aiming to bolster exploration and working capital.

SolGold plc has unanimously rejected a non-binding acquisition proposal from Jiangxi Copper, triggering a notable share price rally that has significantly enhanced DGR Global’s valuation as a major SolGold shareholder.

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has secured a strategic partnership with global construction giant PowerChina to accelerate development of its Orokolo Bay Industrial Sands Project in Papua New Guinea, targeting production by 2026.

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering’s subsidiary Heyday has lost a $22 million arbitration claim related to the WestConnex M5 tunnel project, forcing a major write-off and a steep cut to FY26 earnings guidance.

Thunderbird Resources has appointed Scott Funston as a Non-Executive Director, bringing over two decades of mining and financial expertise, while Robin Wilson steps down but remains a consultant.

Big River Industries is set to acquire John’s Building Supplies for up to $17 million, backed by a fully underwritten $10 million entitlement offer to fund the deal. This move strengthens Big River’s presence in Western Australia’s growing building materials market.