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Lithium Universe’s Pre-Feasibility Study for its Brownsville Lithium Carbonate Refinery reveals robust economics and strategic US positioning, aiming to close North America’s lithium conversion gap.

Evolution Energy Minerals has confirmed its Chilalo coarse flake graphite is well-suited for high-value fuel cell applications, including separator plates critical to data centre power and fuel-cell electric vehicles.

Anson Resources has lodged two US patent applications for a novel chemical-free technology that removes iron from lithium-rich brines, potentially cutting costs and environmental impact in its Direct Lithium Extraction process.

Lithium Universe Limited has secured $900,000 through a placement with existing investors to fund working capital and progress key projects including the Brownsville Lithium Refinery PFS and innovative metal recycling technologies.

Element 25 has locked in a binding take-or-pay offtake agreement with OM Materials for 100% of manganese concentrate from its Butcherbird Expansion, underpinning project financing and targeting commissioning in early 2027.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited (ASX:HRE) is set to kick off its maiden drilling campaign at the South Ridge tin project in Prospect Hill, South Australia, following environmental approvals and cultural heritage clearances. The ~2,500m program aims to define a maiden resource against a backdrop of surging global tin prices and recent weather-related delays.

Lithium Universe Limited appoints Iggy Tan as full-time CEO and Executive Chairman, signalling a strategic push to fast-track lithium refinery projects and innovative recycling technologies.

Syrah Resources announces a major A$104 million equity raising alongside strategic funding proposals from US government bodies and AustralianSuper, aiming to strengthen its balance sheet and accelerate production at its Balama and Vidalia facilities.

Rectifier Technologies Ltd reported a 61% plunge in revenue for H1 2026, resulting in a $2.35 million loss amid a softening EV charging market. The company is pushing forward with new product prototypes and exploring clean energy opportunities.

Advanced Innergy Holdings Ltd (ASX:AIH) has reported a robust FY25 performance highlighted by a successful IPO and strong growth across its core segments, setting a confident tone for FY26.

Pure One Corporation Limited has advanced its zero-emission mobility strategy with a new local vehicle assembly partnership, expanded US hydrogen market collaborations, and progressed the spin-out of its Australian gas assets via Eastern Gas IPO.

Metals Australia Limited has reported a significant expansion of its Lac Carheil graphite resource and advanced engineering designs for both upstream and downstream battery material projects in Quebec, alongside promising drilling results in Australia.