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Contact Energy has announced a $525 million equity raise to accelerate its renewable energy projects, following a strong first half of FY26 with significant profit growth and strategic acquisitions.

The US Department of Commerce has finalized hefty antidumping and countervailing duties on Chinese graphite active anode materials, a move expected to strengthen Syrah Resources’ competitive edge in North America and accelerate its US operations.

Everest Metals Corporation is progressing rapidly with near-term gold production at its Mt Dimer Taipan and Revere Gold projects while simultaneously developing Australia’s first rubidium industry at Mt Edon. The company reports strong resource upgrades, ongoing mining, and promising pilot plant plans for critical minerals.

European Metals Holdings has achieved a critical rezoning approval for its flagship Cinovec Lithium Project, unlocking defined mining and processing zones. Backed by substantial Czech and EU government grants, the project is poised to become Europe’s largest hard rock lithium producer.

GreenHy2 Limited has raised nearly $1 million through a strategic share placement aimed at expanding its PowerSafe Sodium-Ion and Lithium-Ion battery offerings. Part of the placement awaits shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM.

Patagonia Lithium has completed drilling its Formentera well to 488 metres, intersecting promising lithium-bearing brines and porous sediments. Early tests suggest strong flow rates and increasing lithium concentrations, setting the stage for resource upgrades.

Australian Mines Limited has reported outstanding near-surface scandium assay results from its Flemington Project, revealing significant potential to expand its existing resource. Follow-up drilling and an updated scoping study are set to advance this strategic critical minerals asset.

HMC Capital has forged a strategic partnership with global investor KKR, securing up to $603 million to expand its Energy Transition Platform focused on battery storage and wind projects. This deal aims to boost Australia’s renewable capacity while enhancing shareholder returns.

Anson Resources has delivered a high-purity lithium chloride sample to Nusano, marking a key step in testing and potential supply agreement discussions. Nusano’s evaluation could unlock new applications across energy and medical sectors.

Ardea Resources’ subsidiary Kalgoorlie Nickel Pty Ltd has received conditional, non-binding letters of support from Export Finance Australia and the US Export-Import Bank for up to AUD 1 billion in financing for its Goongarrie Hub nickel-cobalt project.

Prairie Lithium has retracted its previous production target citing compliance issues, while announcing a binding offtake agreement with South Korea’s Hydro Lithium for its Phase 1 lithium output. This move signals a strategic shift towards selling intermediate lithium products to reduce costs and accelerate market entry.

Mandrake Resources has received a US$1 million grant from the US Department of Energy to advance lithium exploration in Utah’s Paradox Basin, validating its Utah Lithium Project and strengthening partnerships with leading US research institutions.