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Evion Group has secured key approvals from Madagascar’s Ministry of Mines to convert exploration permits into mining permits for its Maniry Graphite Project, backed by significant EU funding and US trade initiatives. Meanwhile, its Indian joint venture progresses a major graphite plant expansion to meet growing demand.

Talga Group reported record anode production at its EVA plant and significant progress on its 5,000tpa Vittangi anode plant FEED study, alongside strategic partnerships and exploration breakthroughs.

Volt Resources has secured a major extension and volume increase to its Bunyu graphite offtake agreement while progressing high purity graphite production and downstream refinery development in the US.

Syrah Resources delivered a record 24kt graphite production at Balama and secured US$72 million in equity to support medium-term ramp-up and Vidalia commercialisation, navigating a complex US trade environment.

ECS Botanics reports a third straight quarter of positive operating cash flow, driven by strong B2C growth and strategic international shipments to Germany and New Zealand.

Zeotech Limited has made significant progress on its Toondoon Kaolin Project, securing critical environmental approvals, advancing mine planning, and preparing for an initial kaolin shipment amid rising contractor cost pressures.

Syrah Resources has opened its retail entitlement offer to raise approximately A$104 million, supported by strategic funding proposals from US and Australian government-linked entities. The capital raise aims to underpin the ramp-up of its Balama graphite mine and Vidalia anode material facility.

Bioxyne Ltd has secured a manufacturing agreement with global cannabis giant Aurora Cannabis, marking a major step in its international expansion of pharmaceutical-grade medicinal cannabis products.

The Speewah Fluorite Project in Western Australia has been officially recognised by the Japanese and US governments as a critical minerals supply chain asset, signalling strong international support and potential financial backing.

Lynas Rare Earths has inked a binding Letter of Intent with the US Department of War to supply critical rare earth oxides over four years, backed by a US$96 million government allocation and a US$110/kg floor price for NdPr oxide.

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has formalised a landmark agreement with the Papua New Guinea government to develop the country’s first integrated lime and cement manufacturing platform, marking a major step in PNG’s industrial growth.

The US International Trade Commission has overturned preliminary findings and declined to impose steep tariffs on Chinese graphite anode materials, complicating Syrah Resources’ plans to scale up its US-based production facility.