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Lithium Plus Minerals reports significant progress on its Lei Lithium Development Project alongside promising discoveries of beryllium and gold at its Arunta and Wingate projects, supported by a solid cash position of A$3.2 million.

International Graphite Limited (ASX, IG6) has signed a cooperation agreement to develop a 3,000 t/y expandable graphite facility in Germany, advancing its global footprint alongside progress at its Collie micronising plant and Springdale project, supported by potential US Department of Defense funding.

Renascor Resources has achieved provisional development approval for its commercial-scale Battery Anode Material manufacturing facility, alongside significant progress in graphite production and exploration activities. The company maintains a robust cash position of A$105 million as it advances its vertically integrated graphite project.

Cadoux Limited has made significant progress in developing its high purity alumina and rare earths projects, advancing engineering design, customer engagement, and funding strategies during the June 2025 quarter.

Tempest Minerals reports a maiden inferred mineral resource of 63.5 million tonnes at 30.6% iron for its Remorse Deposit, alongside promising gold anomalies at its Sanity Target and a successful $1.87 million capital raise.

Mineral Commodities Ltd faces ongoing delays in the sale of its Skaland Graphite asset amid partial payments and defaults, while advancing negotiations to fully acquire the Munglinup Graphite Project. Operational challenges and financial pressures underscore a pivotal phase for the company’s battery minerals strategy.

Meteoric Resources has announced a maiden Ore Reserve at its Caldeira Project alongside a breakthrough processing partnership and a heavily oversubscribed $42.5 million equity raise, positioning it as a key player in the evolving rare earths market.

Omega Oil and Gas reports strong appraisal progress at its Canyon Project, highlighting premium light crude oil and multiple stacked pay zones, supported by a robust $15.1 million pro forma cash position.

Critical Minerals Group (CMG) has made significant strides in its vanadium battery energy storage solutions and upstream mine development, supported by a $2.7 million entitlement offer. The company is targeting delivery of vanadium flow battery projects by 2026 amid growing demand for long-duration energy storage in Australia.

Ionic Rare Earths advances its rare earths strategy with major UK government funding, Brazilian JV progress, and US expansion talks amid China export controls.

Australian Vanadium Limited (AVL) reports strong progress on its integrated vanadium project, moving closer to final feasibility and advancing its utility-scale battery storage system, Project Lumina.

Jupiter Mines reports record FY2025 manganese sales and production at Tshipi mine, while Q4 earnings dip due to lower prices and higher costs. Exxaro’s planned majority acquisition signals a new chapter for the asset.