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Chalice Mining has achieved a major metallurgical breakthrough at its Gonneville Project, enabling the production of saleable copper and nickel concentrates from low-grade ores without costly hydrometallurgical processing. This innovation promises to significantly reduce capital and operating costs while improving project margins.

Green Technology Metals (ASX: GT1) confirms production of high-quality spodumene concentrate from its Seymour Project in Ontario, reinforcing a streamlined DMS processing approach and advancing project feasibility.

Ardea Resources progresses its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project DFS, awarding a key $5.4 million contract to Lycopodium for the Hydrogen Sulphide Plant, underpinning plans for a low-cost nickel-cobalt operation.

Arizona Lithium Limited is set to deploy Koch Technology Solutions’ first commercial-scale Li-Pro DLE unit at its Prairie Project, marking a pivotal advancement in lithium extraction from oilfield brines.

GTI Energy Ltd reports promising uranium leach test results from its Lo Herma project in Wyoming, demonstrating approximately 75% recovery rates consistent with regional ISR operations. These findings underpin the upcoming Scoping Study expected in H1 2025.

Incitec Pivot Limited confirms its FY25 outlook remains steady despite operational hurdles at Phosphate Hill and a CFO transition, while progressing key strategic separations.

Domino's Pizza Enterprises signals a strategic reset with the closure of 205 underperforming stores, primarily in Japan, aiming to sharpen focus and improve profitability while maintaining steady earnings guidance.

AUCyber Limited confirms control has passed to 5GN following a substantial holding disclosure, with the Board unanimously recommending shareholders accept 5GN's last and final offer closing on 17 February 2025.

Savannah Goldfields Limited has announced a $9.91 million equity raising to fund the restart of mining operations and regional expansion in Far North Queensland. The company targets resuming production in H1 2025 with a focus on optimising costs amid a strong gold price environment.

Heavy Minerals Limited advances steadily on its Port Gregory Garnet Project, with the Pre-Feasibility Study nearing completion and critical permitting and sales groundwork underway.

Lithium Universe Limited reveals a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Bécancour Lithium Refinery, confirming strong economic viability and progressing towards a Definitive Feasibility Study. Strategic logistics partnerships and funding plans position the company to capitalize on North America's growing lithium demand.

Jindalee Lithium’s latest quarterly report confirms a 63-year life for its McDermitt Lithium Project, underpinned by robust financial metrics and a maiden ore reserve that taps just a fraction of its vast resource.