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Element 25 has obtained key regulatory approval from WA's DEMIRS for its Butcherbird Expansion Project, paving the way for a twelve-year production run at 1.1 million tonnes per annum of manganese concentrate. The final hurdle remains the Works Approval, expected imminently.

Calix Limited has extended its Share Purchase Plan closing date to January 31, 2025, offering eligible shareholders more time to invest up to $30,000 each. The company may close the plan early if subscriptions exceed $5 million, signaling strong investor interest in its decarbonisation technology.

Chilwa Minerals has reported compelling geochemical results from initial soil sampling at its Lake Chilwa project, revealing significant concentrations of niobium and rare earth elements. These findings bolster the company's dual exploration strategy and set the stage for accelerated drilling campaigns.

Australian Vanadium Limited has secured critical EPA approval for its Gabanintha Vanadium Project, marking a significant step toward construction and production within its broader Australian Vanadium Project.

Syrah Resources has been awarded a US$165 million tax credit under the US Inflation Reduction Act to support the expansion of its Vidalia active anode material facility in Louisiana, potentially increasing production capacity to 45ktpa.

Pointerra has won a US$2 million contract extension from the US Department of Energy to expand its hurricane impact analysis program, leveraging its Pointerra3D digital twin technology to enhance electric grid resilience across North America.

Renergen has confirmed ongoing LNG production and helium liquefaction at its Phase 1 plant, addressing recent share price volatility and outlining plans to boost capacity through additional wells.

Invictus Energy has successfully renewed its SG 4571 licence in Zimbabwe’s Cabora Bassa Basin for an additional three years, enabling continued exploration and development at the Mukuyu gas discovery.

PhosCo has formally secured the Sekarna phosphate exploration permit in Tunisia, marking the first time the Tunisian Government has granted a phosphate permit 100% to a foreign investor. This milestone follows the recent approval of the Gassaat project and a strategic MoU with Tunisian authorities and the EBRD.

Helios Energy has engaged Houston-based W.D. Von Gonten Engineering to apply advanced geological and engineering expertise to its flagship Presidio Project in West Texas, signalling a strategic push to unlock its full potential.

Lakes Blue Energy has completed the sale of its 49% stake in PEP 169, receiving $6.5 million and securing a 4% royalty on future production. The company now shifts focus to advancing drilling at its Wombat and Trifon/Gangell fields in the Gippsland Basin.

Asian Battery Metals has released final assay results from its 2024 Phase 2 drilling at the Oval Cu-Ni-PGE project in Mongolia, confirming multiple high-grade massive sulphide intercepts that underscore the prospect's potential.