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Black Rock Mining advances its Mahenge Graphite Project with key power infrastructure agreements, a $25 million funding increase, and benefits from new US tariffs on Chinese graphite imports.

Firebird Metals has made significant strides in its lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) battery strategy, unveiling a new lab-scale cathode production facility and securing key patents. The company also demonstrated major energy savings in kiln trials, positioning itself strongly in the evolving battery materials market.

Locality Planning Energy Holdings has appointed Craig Chambers as Chairman and reported a cashflow positive year, reaffirming a net profit guidance of $3.0 to $3.5 million for FY25.

TZ Limited has landed a significant bulk order from Microsoft and completed the Keyvision acquisition, positioning itself for a strong FY26 despite recent US market challenges.

Uscom Limited reported a significant revenue decline in Q4 2025 amid global market instability but is focusing on cost management and strategic partnerships to position for recovery.

Element 25 Limited has locked in AU$50 million in senior debt from the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility to expand its Butcherbird manganese project, while advancing its US battery-grade manganese refinery with significant government grants and patent protections.

Syrah Resources has launched a A$70 million equity raising and secured a two-year forbearance on its US Department of Energy loan, bolstering its cash position and operational flexibility amid ongoing challenges.

WhiteHawk Limited reported solid Q2 revenue growth with new US contracts and is advancing its Australian market entry, while managing cash flow challenges.

Argosy Minerals has made significant strides in developing its Rincon Lithium Project in Argentina, securing a 40MW energy infrastructure agreement and completing a $2 million placement to fund ongoing feasibility and engineering works.

Liontown Resources reported robust FY25 results with over 294,000 dmt of spodumene concentrate produced and commenced underground mining on schedule. The company is transitioning to 100% underground production by Q3 FY26, aiming for scalable, low-cost operations from FY27 despite a 36% drop in spodumene prices.

Liontown Resources capped its first year at Kathleen Valley with over 300,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate produced and a record $23 million in operating cash flow, despite a challenging lithium price environment. The company is on track to complete open pit mining by year-end and fully transition to underground operations by Q3 FY26.

QPM Energy has successfully completed major commissioning runs at its Townsville Power Station, generating over 4,700 MWh and preparing to take operational control. Final steps are underway to leverage new gas agreements and electricity market opportunities.