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Ioneer Ltd announces a significant upgrade to the economics of its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada, driven by a process optimization that increases annual ore throughput by 25% without extra capital costs.

PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTAM) posted a 7% increase in sales to Rp23.19 trillion in the first half of 2024, driven by strong domestic gold sales, and reported a net profit of Rp1.51 trillion. The company also completed significant divestments, retaining control of SDA while divesting majority ownership in FHT.

Piedmont Lithium has completed its merger with Sayona Mining, creating Elevra Lithium, a major new player in hard-rock lithium supply for electric vehicles and energy storage.

PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTAM) reported a remarkable 240% surge in net profit for the half year ended June 30, 2025, driven by robust gold and nickel sales amid a challenging mining sector.

Deterra Royalties reported a 10% revenue increase for FY25, driven by record Mining Area C production and progress at the Thacker Pass lithium project. The company maintains a strong dividend payout while balancing growth investments.

Battery Age Minerals has confirmed significant concentrations of rubidium, caesium, tantalum, and gallium alongside strong lithium grades at its Falcon Lake project, highlighting substantial exploration upside.

Western Mines Group has announced a landmark nickel sulphide discovery at its Mulga Tank project in Western Australia, revealing a globally significant resource of 5.3 million tonnes of contained nickel. Extensive drilling confirms a large-scale, high-potential nickel system that could reshape Australia’s position in the global nickel market.

Galan Lithium has locked in a $20 million strategic placement and secured a key Argentine government incentive, positioning its Hombre Muerto West project for production in early 2026.

Firebird Metals has made significant strides in its lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) battery strategy, unveiling a new lab-scale cathode production facility and securing key patents. The company also demonstrated major energy savings in kiln trials, positioning itself strongly in the evolving battery materials market.

Petratherm Limited has significantly expanded its Rosewood Titanium Discovery at the Muckanippie Project through Phase 2 drilling, revealing high-grade mineralisation over a 20km² area that remains open to the north. The company also completed Phase 3 drilling and strengthened its leadership with a key executive appointment.

Centaurus Metals reports strong value engineering results for its Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project, confirming a 15-year mine life and first quartile costs, while advancing exploration at Boi Novo and Jambreiro iron ore projects.

Tivan Limited has taken significant strides in financing its Speewah Fluorite Project, securing a conditional Letter of Support from Export Finance Australia and moving into the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility’s due diligence phase. These developments mark important progress toward full project funding and highlight fluorite’s rising strategic importance.