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Sena & Co, already holding 75.9% of 2 Cheap Cars, proposes a full takeover at NZ$0.80 per share, aiming to delist the company and compulsorily acquire remaining shares.

1414 Degrees has secured a Heads of Agreement to develop a gigawatt-scale AI data centre precinct powered by renewable energy at its Aurora site in South Australia.

Vulcan Energy has kicked off civil construction at its Lionheart geothermal power plant in Landau, marking a key milestone in its integrated lithium and renewable energy project targeting 24,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide annually.

Brazilian Critical Minerals delivers a robust Bankable Feasibility Study for its Ema rare earth project, showcasing strong economics, a major resource upgrade, and advancing permitting milestones.

Cadoux Ltd and the SAFELOOP consortium have surpassed key performance and recycling targets in lithium-ion battery development, marking a world-first in commercial-scale use of recycled active materials enhanced by Cadoux's premiumHPA®. This breakthrough advances the pathway to gigafactory production and strengthens Cadoux's position in the EV battery supply chain.

Podium Minerals has confirmed robust platinum group metals mineralisation extending to 500 metres depth at Parks Reef, reinforcing the project's scale and growth potential amid supportive market fundamentals.

Lion Rock Minerals has launched a significant drilling campaign targeting a large monazite-rich rare earth system at its Minta Est tenement, complementing its expanding rutile discoveries. The 118-hole program aims to validate high-grade shallow mineralisation with assay results expected in August 2026.

Pursuit Minerals has reported promising early results from its DDH-3 drillhole at the Mito tenement, recovering highly saline brines consistent with its geological model and supporting the potential for significant lithium resources.

Patagonia Lithium advances drilling at its Cilon project, achieving 200 metres depth with promising packer test results showing good aquifer strength and lithium brine characteristics. Environmental assessments confirm no impact, while further pump testing and resource updates are planned.

Talga Group has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent with Japan’s Dainen Materials to supply its Talnode®-C battery anode from Sweden, aiming for a binding agreement by year-end. This deepens a five-year partnership and positions Talga in Japan’s demanding battery market.

Meteoric Resources has expanded its Ore Reserve at the Caldeira Rare Earth Project in Brazil by 42%, underpinning over 20 years of production and reinforcing its Tier 1 status in the global rare earths market.

Vulcan Energy has received the first tranche of equity funding from its €2.2 billion financing package for the Lionheart lithium and geothermal project, confirming progress aligned with its construction schedule.