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Li-S Energy has successfully produced Australia’s first lithium metal foils ahead of schedule at its Geelong facility, marking a major step in domestic battery manufacturing and supply chain sovereignty.

Civmec Limited has agreed to acquire Luerssen Australia for AUD 20 million, a move set to consolidate its position as a sovereign Australian shipbuilder and enhance its capabilities in naval vessel production.

EMVision Medical Devices has secured a $5 million non-dilutive government grant to accelerate global commercialisation of its innovative First Responder portable brain scanner, aimed at revolutionising pre-hospital stroke and brain injury care.

Ionic Rare Earths, through its Viridion joint venture, has delivered the first recycled rare earth oxides to Brazil’s CIT SENAI ITR, marking a key step toward a domestic magnet supply chain in South America.

Ionic Rare Earths has signed a pivotal MOU with EMR to develop a circular supply chain for rare earth magnets, supporting its Belfast recycling plant and the UK’s net-zero ambitions.

RBR Group Limited has signed a conditional MOU with Field Ready Group to establish a joint venture focused on employability training in Mozambique, supporting major LNG projects including ExxonMobil’s Rovuma LNG. The venture, through RBR’s subsidiary Futuro Skills, aims to enhance local workforce readiness and economic growth.

NOVONIX has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a large parcel in Chattanooga for a new synthetic graphite facility, significantly boosting its production capacity and local employment.

Skylark Minerals has completed a significant capital restructure and raised A$10 million to fuel its dual-track growth strategy, while progressing exploration and divestment activities across multiple global projects.

Vitrafy Life Sciences reported strong Q3 FY2025 progress, including a successful US Army blood platelet study, a $4.8 million government grant, and strategic US market expansion.

Li-S Energy reports a $2.67 million net loss for H1 FY25 but marks significant milestones in lithium sulfur battery production and strategic partnerships.

Equinox Resources' Managing Director Zac Komur presented a detailed update on the Alturas Antimony Project, highlighting exceptional exploration results and strategic progress in British Columbia.

Lithium Universe Limited has forged a strategic partnership with Polytechnique Montréal to boost lithium processing expertise and education in Canada, aiming to strengthen the local battery materials supply chain and promote sustainable innovation.