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Calix Limited has secured a $44.9 million grant from ARENA to build a pioneering Green Iron Demonstration Plant using its ZESTY technology, aiming to produce 30,000 tonnes of low-emission iron annually and advance Australia’s green steel ambitions.

Vulcan Energy has won up to €104 million in grants from German federal and state governments to advance its sustainable lithium production project, bolstering Europe’s electric vehicle battery supply chain.

Strike Energy has announced a strategic placement and share purchase plan raising up to A$103 million to advance its core Perth Basin gas projects, backed by a significant investment from Carnarvon Energy. This funding underpins key developments targeting first production by late 2026 and a final investment decision for West Erregulla.

Tivan and Sumitomo Corporation have formalised their joint venture for the Speewah Fluorite Project, securing a strategic investment from Japan’s JOGMEC. This partnership marks a significant step towards advancing the project’s feasibility and strengthening Australia-Japan critical minerals ties.

Highfield Resources has extended the exclusivity period with Qinghai Salt Lake Industry for a proposed US$300 million cornerstone equity placement, allowing more time for due diligence and negotiations. The company is also advancing its Canadian Southey potash project acquisition.

American West Metals has finalized a binding offtake agreement and secured significant project financing with Ocean Partners, advancing the development of its Storm Copper Project in Nunavut, Canada.

Platinum Asia Investments Limited (PAI) has announced a proposed restructure via a scheme of arrangement to exchange its shares for units in the Platinum Asia Fund Complex ETF (PAXX), aiming to resolve a persistent discount to net tangible asset value (NTA). The scheme, supported by independent directors and deemed fair by an expert, includes a potential special dividend and awaits shareholder and court approval.

Ryder Capital Limited has reported an impressive 27.5% pre-tax net tangible asset return for FY25, significantly outperforming key benchmarks and raising its fully franked final dividend to 5.5 cents per share.

Magellan Asset Management announces a 16.25 cents per unit final distribution for its Global Fund Active ETF for the six months ending June 2025, with key dates set for early July.

High-Tech Metals Limited has appointed Tyler Formica to its board following a $2.5 million capital raise, while the company begins its search for a new CEO after not extending Warren Thorne's contract.

Minbos Resources has approved over A$800,000 in long lead item orders to advance Stage 2 construction of its Subantando Fertilizer Plant in Angola, supported by sovereign and development financing.

X2M Connect Limited has secured $1.95 million through a share placement and convertible note conversion, aiming to strengthen its balance sheet and accelerate growth in AI and IoT sectors.