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Patagonia Lithium has announced a 319% increase in its Formentera Lithium Brine Project resource to 551,400 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent, underpinned by high porosity and lithium grades. The company plans a 1,000 tonnes per annum demonstration plant in 2025/26, leveraging proven Ekosolve extraction technology.

Legacy Minerals has acquired exploration rights to the Nico Young nickel-cobalt deposit in NSW, boasting one of Australia’s largest contained resources with significant strategic potential amid current market lows.

Jindalee Lithium has appointed Ian Rodger as Managing Director, marking a leadership milestone as the company advances its McDermitt Lithium Project. Rodger’s promotion follows his pivotal role in delivering key project studies and securing regulatory milestones.

Australian Rare Earths Limited has achieved over 60% recovery of magnet rare earths in a bulk heap leach test at its Koppamurra project, demonstrating rapid leach times and scalability that underpin its low-cost development strategy.

NoviqTech partners with HYDI to generate blockchain-backed carbon credits from hydrogen-on-demand diesel technology, aiming to reduce emissions and create new revenue streams.

The Western Australian Minister for Environment has confirmed the adequacy of the Environmental Protection Authority’s assessment for VRX Silica’s Arrowsmith North project, allowing development to proceed with amended conditions addressing environmental concerns.

ACDC Metals has lodged a retention licence application for its Goschen Central project in Victoria, marking a pivotal step in developing a critical minerals supply hub with strong economic prospects.

Aguia Resources’ latest NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Atocha Property in Colombia reveals significant high-grade gold and silver mineralization, supported by extensive drilling and sampling. The company proposes a CAD$600,000 exploration budget to advance this promising project.

Lode Resources has announced a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its Webbs Consol project in New South Wales, revealing a high-grade silver equivalent resource of 32 million ounces. The estimate confirms the project's potential with strong grades and promising metallurgical recoveries.

Bathurst Resources reports robust cash reserves and steady profitability while progressing development of its Buller and Tenas metallurgical coal projects. The company also navigates ongoing litigation that could impact its governance.

VBX Limited is set to raise $10 million through an initial public offering to fund the development of its Wuudagu Bauxite Project in Western Australia, supported by a positive pre-feasibility study and strong market fundamentals driven by China’s growing aluminium demand.

Renascor Resources has received provisional development authorisation from South Australia’s Minister for Planning to build a commercial-scale battery anode material plant, marking a pivotal step in its vertically integrated graphite project.