Latest Energy Supply Chain News

Kinetiko Energy’s South African subsidiary has locked in a $1.26 million cash agreement with Mulilo, resolving land-use conflicts and gaining a potential gas supply edge for a major wind energy project.

GreenTech Metals’ latest drilling at Munni Munni confirms thick, high-grade PGE-Cu-Ni zones while an independent review spotlights significant new copper targets. The company strengthens its balance sheet with a $7.5 million placement and key technical hires ahead of an ambitious drill campaign.

Lodestar Minerals has expanded its Virgin Mountain project in Arizona by 40%, locking in a 5 km corridor of high-grade heavy rare earth mineralisation highlighted by rock chip assays reaching 14.68% TREO with a 59% heavy rare earth oxide content.

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) has made significant progress in its Silver Extraction PV Recycling (SEPR) project by developing a microwave-based delamination process that preserves valuable solar panel materials and reduces energy use. The company is also advancing its lithium refinery plans in North America.

Euro Manganese has cleared major regulatory hurdles for its Chvaletice Manganese Project, securing construction and land planning permits that significantly reduce project risk and pave the way for production in Europe’s only near-term high-purity manganese source.

Greenvale Energy Limited has completed a key milestone in its Alpha Torbanite Project test program, progressing towards producing certified bitumen products amid tightening Australian bitumen markets.

Microequities Asset Management Group reports a significant decline in Funds Under Management due to global market volatility but maintains strong profitability and liquidity.

Resouro Strategic Metals has appointed Simon Stilwell as Independent Non-Executive Chairman, with Christopher Eager stepping into the CEO role, marking a significant leadership reshuffle as the company advances its rare earths and titanium projects in Brazil.

Elixir Energy has marked a pivotal step in developing Queensland’s Taroom Trough gas resource with the successful drilling of the Lorelle-3 well and ambitious appraisal plans set for 2026. Positioned near key infrastructure and backed by major players, the company is poised to accelerate commercialisation efforts in this emerging energy hub.

Provaris Energy has successfully raised $1.325 million through an oversubscribed placement, aiming to advance its 2026 development milestones in hydrogen and carbon dioxide storage technologies.

Livium Ltd has turned a profit in the first half of FY26 despite lower revenues, supported by cost cuts and a new joint venture. The company also secured $4.5 million in fresh capital to expand its lithium-ion battery recycling and rare earth initiatives.

Livium Ltd announces a further A$335,000 distribution from its 50% stake in the LieNA joint venture, following receipt of a substantial R&D tax incentive rebate for FY25. The joint venture remains well-funded through FY27, supporting ongoing lithium extraction technology development.