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Alpha HPA has finalized a $30 million royalty funding agreement with Queensland's QCMBTF, receiving $27 million to support Stage 2 of its HPA First Project and general corporate needs. Concurrently, the company progresses a $400 million senior debt financing with Australian government lenders.

Lakes Blue Energy marked a pivotal quarter with its ASX reinstatement, a $5.8 million capital raise, and completion of the Wombat-5 well, setting the stage for imminent production testing and resource upgrades.

Whitebark Energy has revealed significant new dry gas zones with minimal water in its Warro Gas Field, boosting the asset’s commercial prospects. The company also secured $750,000 in an oversubscribed placement to fast-track development activities.

D3 Energy has secured formal acceptance of its Production Right Application for the ER315 permit in South Africa, marking a pivotal step toward production. The company also broadened its portfolio with new helium and hydrogen permits in Australia and began trading on the US OTCQX market.

Lithium Universe Limited has secured exclusive rights to a breakthrough silver extraction technology from Macquarie University, promising high-purity silver recovery from solar panels while preserving valuable silicon wafers. This innovation complements their existing recycling and lithium refining strategies in North America.

Flynn Gold’s re-assay of historical drill core at its Firetower Project reveals significantly higher tungsten grades, prompting accelerated exploration and a maiden resource target for 2026.

Kuniko Limited has executed a binding earn-in agreement for a major Australian gold-silver project and raised A$2.7 million to fund exploration, while progressing its Norwegian battery metals portfolio.

Magnum Mining & Exploration has reported promising leach test results from its Brazilian rare earth projects and announced plans for a critical minerals processing hub in Nevada, supported by a $7 million capital raise.

Critical Minerals Group (ASX – CMG) reports significant progress in vanadium flow battery technology deployment, international supply chain engagements, and mine feasibility studies, positioning itself at the forefront of Australia’s renewable energy storage future.

Liberty Metals Limited has strategically pivoted into the critical minerals sector with a $2.5 million capital raise, new board appointments, and acquisition of three major Brazilian projects targeting rutile, ilmenite, zircon, and rare earths.

Deep Yellow Limited has reported promising uranium mineralisation results from its recent drilling campaign at the Tinkas prospect in Namibia, adjacent to its flagship Tumas Project. The findings reveal thick mineralised zones that could enhance the company’s resource base.

Morella Corporation’s September quarter report reveals significant progress in its diversified critical minerals portfolio, including new titanium-vanadium exposure and streamlined US lithium assets. The company is gearing up for drilling and resource definition in 2026, supported by strengthened funding.