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Vulcan Energy has awarded a €72 million EPCM contract to a Sedgman and HOCHTIEF joint venture for its Phase One Lionheart Project, aiming to produce 24,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide annually to fuel half a million electric vehicles.

SDI Limited reported stable FY25 revenue with improved margins and advancing Montrose project, while regional sales showed mixed results.

SDI Limited reported a steady FY2025 with a slight profit increase, driven by growth in aesthetic and whitening products and the launch of its new amalgam replacement, Stela. The company also announced plans for a new factory to boost production capacity.

BOA Resources has acquired a significant interest in the Neds Creek Copper Project in Western Australia’s Murchison Copper Belt, supported by a $3.75 million capital raise to fund exploration and drilling planned for early 2026.

Axel REE Limited reveals a substantial inferred resource at its Caladão Project, advancing plans for in situ recovery trial mining in 2026 to produce rare earth and gallium products. The company’s low-cost, environmentally conscious approach positions it well within Brazil’s Lithium Valley mining hub.

Element 25 Limited has announced significant progress in expanding its Butcherbird manganese mine and developing a US-based high-purity manganese refinery, backed by substantial government grants and strategic partnerships with automotive giants.

ACDC Metals has advanced its Goschen Central project with a significant resource upgrade and positive scoping study, positioning itself as a key player in critical minerals supply chains.

Accent Group Limited reported modest FY25 sales growth with a cautious FY26 outlook, unveiling a strategic partnership to expand Sports Direct stores in Australia and New Zealand.

Abacus Group reported a solid FY25 with modest growth in funds from operations and stable distributions, underpinned by strong leasing activity and a diversified commercial portfolio. The Group also highlighted significant progress in sustainability and reaffirmed its FY26 guidance amid improving market conditions.

Saunders International reported a challenging FY2025 with profit declines amid operational headwinds but strengthened its Water sector presence through the Aqua Metro acquisition. The company projects a stronger FY2026 backed by a record $4 billion pipeline and improved margins.

Contact Energy's October 2025 report reveals rising electricity and gas sales, improved netbacks, and reduced generation costs, supported by robust hydro storage and advancing renewable projects.

New Zealand Coastal Seafoods (ASX – NZS) marked a key milestone with its MV Bluefin's maiden Coral Sea fishing trip and is advancing plans for a $2 million capital raise amid strategic rebranding.