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Firebird Metals has inked a non-binding MoU with global mining giant Eramet to supply manganese ore for its upcoming battery-grade manganese plant in China, marking a pivotal step toward production. The agreement aims to evolve into a long-term supply contract by 2026, underpinning Firebird’s growth in the EV battery materials market.

The Supreme Court of Western Australia has approved the merger between Horizon Minerals and Poseidon Nickel, setting the stage for a significant consolidation in the nickel sector. Key dates for trading suspension and scheme implementation have now been confirmed.

Charger Metals NL has reported further high-grade lithium intersections at its Medcalf West Prospect, including an 11m interval grading 1.80% Li2O, while initiating diamond drilling at the promising Mt Day Prospect.

Critical Metals Corp. has secured US$22.5 million through a private placement to advance its Tanbreez Rare Earth Project in Greenland and Wolfsberg Lithium Project in Austria, reinforcing its position in the critical metals supply chain for Europe.

Australian Rare Earths Limited has launched a significant 2025 drilling campaign at its Overland Uranium Project, targeting promising palaeovalley structures and high-priority zones following encouraging 2024 results. Regulatory approvals for the Sheer Gold Farm-In further expand exploration potential.

Prospech Limited reports exceptional drill assay results from its Korsnäs rare earth element project in Finland, extending the resource envelope with some of the highest grade-thickness intersections to date. These findings reinforce the project's potential amid growing demand for critical minerals in Europe.

Loyal Lithium unveils a strategic pivot to broaden its North American lithium and battery technology portfolio, leveraging new US energy policies and $5.5 million in funding to capitalize on the continent’s evolving energy grid demands.

Podium Minerals has completed its acquisition of EV Nickel’s assets, consolidating key nickel and PGM projects and welcoming industry giant Johnson Matthey as a 16.25% shareholder.

Cosmos Exploration has raised A$1.25 million through an oversubscribed placement to support its strategic option agreement to acquire EAU Lithium, positioning itself deeper in Bolivia’s lithium-rich Triangle.

Green Technology Metals (GT1) is progressing its lithium conversion facility in Ontario, with pilot testing underway and a pre-feasibility study due in April 2025. The project aims to establish Ontario's first vertically integrated lithium concentrates and chemicals business, leveraging a strategic partnership with EcoPro.

Altair Minerals unveils its strategic exploration projects in Peru's prolific Venatica copper belt and Australia's Olympic Domain, aiming to unlock major copper-gold deposits with a seasoned technical team at the helm.

Piedmont Lithium reported record Q4 2024 shipments of spodumene concentrate, modestly exceeding guidance, while preparing to merge with Sayona Mining to consolidate North American lithium operations.