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Piedmont Lithium reported a 15% decline in Q1 2025 spodumene concentrate production due to weather disruptions, yet achieved a record lithium recovery rate in March, signaling operational resilience amid challenges.

Firebird Metals has made significant strides in its LMFP battery strategy, finalizing multiple offtake agreements with Chinese manufacturers and securing a mining lease for its Oakover project, positioning itself as a low-cost producer in the growing battery materials market.

Jindalee Lithium advances its McDermitt Lithium Project in the US with a robust 63-year Pre-Feasibility Study, enhanced permitting progress, and strong US government support under the FAST-41 initiative. Strategic partnerships and funding efforts are underway to de-risk and develop this critical mineral asset.

XTC Lithium Limited has signed a Letter of Intent with American Battery Materials to jointly develop its Carachi Lithium Project in Argentina, while divesting non-core assets to sharpen its focus on lithium exploration.

Lincoln Minerals has launched a comprehensive re-assay program targeting historic drill core at its Minbrie Cu-Pb-Zn Project, alongside progressing graphite downstream test work and advancing its Green Iron Magnetite Project with strong industry interest.

Elementos Limited has delivered a robust Definitive Feasibility Study for its Oropesa Tin Project in Spain, secured key partnerships, and commenced new drilling at its Cleveland Project in Tasmania, all against a backdrop of rising tin prices driven by global supply disruptions.

Syrah Resources reports a strategic pause at its Balama graphite mine while advancing production at its Vidalia AAM facility, navigating evolving US trade policies and strong EV-driven demand. The company’s integrated ex-China supply chain and ESG credentials position it for growth despite near-term operational headwinds.

Syrah Resources halts production at its Balama graphite mine amid ongoing protests while advancing its US-based Vidalia anode material facility, securing a significant $165 million US tax credit and forging key offtake deals.

Ardea Resources reports robust progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project – Goongarrie Hub, highlighted by significant drilling outcomes, major engineering contracts awarded, and a $98.5 million DFS funding commitment from a Japanese consortium.

Astute Metals reports a successful beneficiation test at its Red Mountain Lithium Project, achieving a 36% mass reduction and 22% lithium grade increase, while phase 2 diamond drilling advances with two holes completed.

Jindalee Lithium’s McDermitt Lithium Project has been designated a FAST-41 Transparency Project, enhancing federal permitting visibility and coordination to accelerate development in the US critical minerals sector.

Iluka Resources reported a 32% drop in net profit after tax to $231 million for 2024, while securing critical funding for its Eneabba rare earths refinery and progressing the Balranald mine development.