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Nickel Industries faced a challenging December quarter due to delayed regulatory approvals impacting ore sales, yet the company kicked off 2026 with robust nickel ore sales and record earnings from its HPAL project.

Lithium Universe Limited has taken a significant step forward in its North American lithium refining ambitions by confirming the suitability of a Brownsville, Texas site for its second refinery. This move supports a binational platform designed to meet surging demand for battery-grade lithium carbonate.

Nickel Industries has secured a strategic partner in Sphere Corp., which will acquire a 10% interest in the ENC HPAL project and enter into a nickel offtake agreement, marking a significant step into Western aerospace markets.

Vulcan Energy Resources has successfully closed its retail entitlement offer, raising €147 million and increasing HOCHTIEF's ownership to over 15%, eliminating the need for a conditional placement.

Lithium Universe Limited has completed the second tranche of its share placement, raising $40,000 and securing shareholder approval for a significant options issuance tied to its growth strategy in lithium refining and solar panel recycling.

Nickel Industries has secured approval to increase its 2025 nickel ore sales quota by 1.5 million wet metric tonnes, enabling immediate sales resumption. This milestone is underpinned by a groundbreaking environmental permit that supports innovative, sustainable mining practices.

Euro Manganese has amended its financing agreements with Orion Resource Partners, allowing loan conversion into royalties and extending project milestones to mid-2026, reinforcing cooperation as it advances its European manganese project.

Prairie Lithium has locked in a decade-long agreement to supply lithium-bearing crystallite to Hydro Lithium’s South Korean refinery, marking a strategic step in its commercial-scale production and market entry.

Anson Resources' subsidiary A1 Lithium has signed a non-binding MoU with Nusano to supply high-purity lithium chloride from Utah’s Green River project for advanced nuclear isotope production. This marks a strategic step into the nuclear technology supply chain alongside ongoing electric vehicle market efforts.

Vulcan Energy Resources has locked in a €2.2 billion financing package to fully fund Phase One of its Lionheart lithium and renewable energy project in Germany, marking a pivotal move from development to construction. The project aims to supply Europe with low-carbon lithium for electric vehicle batteries alongside renewable power and heat.

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.

Patagonia Lithium has reported successful initial brine extraction and core sampling at its Formentera lithium project in Argentina, marking steady progress in its drilling campaign. Early results indicate favorable porosity and brine characteristics that support ongoing exploration efforts.