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Vulcan Energy’s Lionheart Project in Rhineland-Palatinate will benefit from a five-year royalty exemption on lithium production, reinforcing Germany’s push for domestic critical material supply and boosting the project’s economic outlook.

Earth’s Energy Limited has clarified its ASX disclosures regarding a dispute and subsequent settlement with minority shareholders over its geothermal joint venture, highlighting the evolving nature of the matter and compliance with continuous disclosure rules.

Vulcan Energy has obtained its inaugural lithium production licence for the Lionheart Project in Germany, marking a pivotal step as the project moves into funded construction. This licence supports Vulcan’s ambition to supply Europe with sustainable lithium for electric vehicle batteries, backed by renewable energy co-production.

Earth’s Energy has settled a dispute with minority shareholders over its South Australian geothermal joint venture, agreeing to payments and transferring its JV interest subject to shareholder approval.

Contact Energy has announced a $525 million equity raise to accelerate its renewable energy projects, following a strong first half of FY26 with significant profit growth and strategic acquisitions.

Vulcan Energy Resources has locked in a €2.2 billion financing package to propel its Phase One Lionheart lithium and renewable energy project in Germany, marking a major step towards Europe’s first fully domestic sustainable lithium supply chain.

Greenvale Energy has reported significant progress in its uranium exploration portfolio, highlighted by expanded high-grade mineralisation at the Oasis Uranium Project and strategic advancements in its Alpha Torbanite and geothermal projects.

Vulcan Energy Resources has successfully closed its retail entitlement offer, raising €147 million and increasing HOCHTIEF's ownership to over 15%, eliminating the need for a conditional placement.

High Peak Royalties finalises the sale of its geothermal subsidiary Torrens Energy to Northstar Energy, gaining significant equity and royalty interests while advancing South Australia's clean energy ambitions.

Vulcan Energy Resources has raised €398 million through a fully underwritten institutional placement and entitlement offer to fund the construction and commissioning of its Lionheart lithium project, marking a pivotal step from development to execution.

Vulcan Energy Resources has locked in full financing for its Phase One Lionheart project, marking a pivotal step toward producing carbon-neutral lithium hydroxide in Germany by 2028. The €2.2 billion package combines debt, equity, and government grants, underpinning robust project economics and strategic partnerships.

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.