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International Graphite Limited (ASX: IG6) has raised $4 million to fast-track its graphite processing ventures in Europe and Western Australia, supported by a UK critical minerals fund and existing shareholders.

AML3D has completed its initial $4.5 million delivery of two ARCEMY® X systems to Newport News Shipbuilding, the largest US military shipbuilder, with a follow-up order worth $9.9 million underway for early 2027 delivery.

Mt Malcolm Mines has fully placed the shortfall from its May rights issue, raising an additional $769,773 through issuing nearly 110 million shares. The funds will support a feasibility study for a 500,000 tpa CIP plant at Leonora and ongoing exploration at the Malcolm Gold Project.

PLS Group has greenlit a substantial pre-FID spend to keep its P2000 lithium expansion on track, aiming for a final investment decision by late 2026 and first ore by mid-2029.

NoviqTech Limited has clarified that its planned divestment of Non-Coralia assets was not foreseen during its Coralia acquisition and reflects a strategic pivot to biochar carbon removal, with leadership changes aligned to this refocus.

Aguia Resources has rapidly converted its Pampafós phosphate fertiliser project into commercial sales, securing AUD 600,000 in revenue within 14 days, anchored by a 2,000-tonne contract with a leading Brazilian agricultural cooperative.

InVert Graphite (ASX:IVG) is set to acquire RapidGraphite Pty Ltd, gaining exclusive rights to Curtin University’s RapidPulseTM graphite processing technology that promises rapid, acid-free conversion of natural graphite to battery-grade quality. Backed by positive test results and a A$2.5 million capital raise, this move aims to vertically integrate InVert’s Morogoro graphite project with cutting-edge processing innovation.

Challenger Limited is merging its Fidante funds management business with Channel Capital, creating Channel Group with $150 billion in assets. Challenger will hold a 45% stake and expects a $100 million pre-tax gain in FY27.

CuFe Limited has dramatically increased the confidence in its Gecko Copper-Gold Deposit at Tennant Creek, raising the Indicated resource category from 4% to 66%, enabling more robust economic evaluation and mine planning.

Cadoux Ltd has secured a key qualification for its premiumHPA® high-purity alumina, reinforcing its role in the EU-backed SAFELOOP lithium-ion battery development consortium focused on next-generation EV batteries.

PMET Resources has partnered with Mitsui and Microwave Chemical to test microwave calcination technology for on-site lithium refining at Shaakichiuwaanaan, aiming to leverage Quebec’s renewable hydro power to boost value capture and reduce logistics.

RLF AgTech has revamped its executive remuneration to tie CEO incentives directly to share price hurdles, revenue growth, and operating cash flow, reinforcing its focus on sustainable profitability.