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Energy Transition Minerals Ltd (ETM) has won the bid for the Penouta mine in Spain, the EU’s sole tin-tantalum-niobium producer, raising A$10 million to support the acquisition and development amid regulatory hurdles.

Piedmont Lithium has updated the timetable for its merger with Sayona Mining, setting key dates for shareholder votes, trading suspensions, and the final merger effective date in August 2025.

Maronan Metals has signed a non-binding MoU with Austral Resources to explore toll processing at the Rocklands facility, aiming to unlock cost-effective pathways for its mineral projects.

Locksley Resources has completed an oversubscribed capital raising and appointed Tribeca Capital to drive its U.S.-focused critical minerals strategy, targeting rare earths and antimony supply chains aligned with government initiatives.

Metal Powder Works has landed a $1 million contract to supply the US Navy with a portable metal powder production system, marking a significant step in defense-focused additive manufacturing.

Green Technology Metals (GT1) and EcoPro Innovation have successfully produced battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate from spodumene concentrate sourced from GT1’s Seymour project in Ontario, confirming high lithium recovery and low impurities.

OD6 Metals reports significant metallurgical advancements at its Splinter Rock Rare Earth Project, integrating Ion Exchange technology to enhance impurity removal and increase recovery rates. These improvements promise to materially improve project economics and broaden market appeal.

News Corporation has reported a modest 2% increase in revenues to US$8.452 billion for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, alongside a remarkable 344% surge in net income to US$1.18 billion. The company declared a stable total dividend of US$0.20 per share, reflecting confidence despite market challenges.

SportsHero Limited has responded to ASX queries about recent unusual trading activity, confirming no undisclosed price-sensitive information and ongoing compliance with disclosure rules.

Rhythm Biosciences has responded to an ASX price query following a sudden surge in its share price and trading volume, confirming no undisclosed information is driving the activity.

Far Northern Resources has updated its Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for the Ios Gold Project, reporting 24,100 ounces of gold at 1.49 g/t grade. This strengthens its foothold in the Northern Territory’s Pine Creek Goldfields and sets the stage for further resource growth.

Resolution Minerals has received a non-binding $225 million offer from NASDAQ-listed Snow Lake Resources for its Horse Heaven Project in Idaho, signaling potential major shifts for the company’s US operations.