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Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has announced an underwritten share purchase plan to raise up to A$3 million, supporting its advancing Dubbo Project and ramp-up of the Korean Metals Plant. The company also outlines ambitions for a US metals facility amid strong government backing and strategic partnerships.

Australian Strategic Materials has initiated a $3 million underwritten Share Purchase Plan to accelerate its US metallisation expansion and boost capabilities at its Korean Metals Plant, signaling a strategic push amid shifting global supply dynamics.

Vintage Energy has agreed to sell its entire 25% interest in the PEP 171 permit in Victoria’s Otway Basin to Beach Energy for $1.25 million, marking a strategic pivot towards its Southern Flank gas fields project.

Peninsula Energy reports progress on its Lance Project’s Central Processing Plant and announces the termination of three sales contracts as part of a strategic reset plan, while engaging in funding discussions to support completion.

Hazer Group unveils a strategic alliance with engineering giant KBR to fast-track its low-cost clean hydrogen technology, targeting major global markets with a capex-lite licensing model.

Aurizon has landed a major 15-year contract to manage BHP’s Copper South Australia logistics, investing $100 million in new infrastructure and promising a greener, safer transport solution.

Santos Limited has received a compelling non-binding proposal from the XRG Consortium to acquire the company at a significant premium, prompting the board to engage in due diligence and negotiations. This move could reshape the Australian energy landscape if finalized.

Tivan Limited has reported exceptional fluorite assay results from its Sandover Project, with grades reaching up to 91.4% CaF2 and a mineralised strike length now extending to 7 kilometres. The company is advancing towards a maiden drilling campaign scheduled for October 2025.

Talga Group’s Nunasvaara South graphite mine zoning plan process shifts to regional government after local deadline missed, advancing a key step in Sweden’s battery materials push.

GenusPlus Group Ltd has landed a $65 million contract to design and build the Merredin Battery Energy Storage System in Western Australia, marking a significant step in its renewable energy expansion.

Octava Minerals reports encouraging early-stage bioleaching results from CSIRO on its Byro REE and lithium project, signaling potential for cost-effective and environmentally friendly metal extraction.

Resouro Strategic Metals’ Tiros Project in Brazil has been selected for a major Brazilian government funding initiative aimed at advancing critical mineral production. This endorsement could accelerate the project’s development and bolster its role in the clean energy transition.