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Viva Energy's Geelong Refinery experienced an unscheduled shutdown due to a power outage caused by a lightning storm. Restart efforts are underway, with normal operations expected to resume within two weeks.

Element 25 has obtained key regulatory approval from WA's DEMIRS for its Butcherbird Expansion Project, paving the way for a twelve-year production run at 1.1 million tonnes per annum of manganese concentrate. The final hurdle remains the Works Approval, expected imminently.

Calix Limited has extended its Share Purchase Plan closing date to January 31, 2025, offering eligible shareholders more time to invest up to $30,000 each. The company may close the plan early if subscriptions exceed $5 million, signaling strong investor interest in its decarbonisation technology.

Way 2 Vat Ltd's trading suspension is scheduled to end on 13 January 2025, coinciding with the announcement of a proposed capital raising that could reshape its financial outlook.

Way2VAT has locked in A$1.3 million through convertible notes aimed at bolstering working capital and accelerating client expansion, pending shareholder approval for conversion.

Chilwa Minerals has reported compelling geochemical results from initial soil sampling at its Lake Chilwa project, revealing significant concentrations of niobium and rare earth elements. These findings bolster the company's dual exploration strategy and set the stage for accelerated drilling campaigns.

Premier Investments reveals a steady sales performance despite ongoing cost-of-living challenges, while preparing for a strategic merger with Myer.

Cassius Mining Limited has successfully raised $1 million through a share placement to fund its Soalara project in Madagascar and ongoing litigation in Ghana, signaling a strategic push in key operational areas.

Syrah Resources has been awarded a US$165 million tax credit under the US Inflation Reduction Act to support the expansion of its Vidalia active anode material facility in Louisiana, potentially increasing production capacity to 45ktpa.

Myer reports flat comparable sales and a slight dip in total sales for the 22 weeks to December 2024, while reaffirming support for its transformative merger with Premier Investments' Apparel Brands.

Unith Ltd has strengthened its financial position through a partial divestment in AudioStack while renewing a key public health contract and achieving its highest B2C subscription revenue in two years.

True North Copper Limited (ASX: TNC) has been reinstated to trading following the appointment of voluntary administrators, signaling a critical juncture for the copper miner’s future.