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NOVONIX has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a large parcel in Chattanooga for a new synthetic graphite facility, significantly boosting its production capacity and local employment.

CurveBeam AI Limited reported a $4.367 million net operating cash outflow for Q3 2025 but anticipates a significant improvement in cash flow driven by device installations and customer receipts, with no immediate plans for capital raising.

Brightstar Resources is accelerating development of its Sandstone Gold Project with a fully funded 80,000m drilling campaign and a Pre-Feasibility Study targeted for first half 2026. The company aims to establish a new long-life gold production hub in Western Australia, aspiring to produce over 200,000 ounces annually within five years.

Battery Minerals Ltd has launched comprehensive geophysical and geochemical programs at its El Aguila Gold-Silver Project in Argentina, setting the stage for maiden drilling in Q3 2025 pending approvals.

James Bay Minerals reports a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate of approximately 1.7 million ounces gold equivalent at its Independence Gold Project in Nevada, alongside the start of metallurgical testing and a new drilling campaign targeting resource growth.

Renergen Limited reported a near doubling of revenue driven by increased LNG production and prices, yet its loss after tax more than doubled due to commissioning costs and higher depreciation. The company has begun commercial liquid helium sales and is navigating funding challenges and ongoing litigation.

Brookside Energy reported a 50% increase in Proved Developed Producing reserves and steady production in Q1 2025, while progressing preparations for a US listing on the NYSE.

BauMart Holdings Limited has announced a rights issue to raise approximately $482,000 by offering new shares at a steep discount, aiming to accelerate equipment delivery, fund R&D, and support international recruitment.

BauMart Holdings has unveiled a multi-pronged strategy to tackle construction labour shortages, advance green building materials, and expand mining equipment services, supported by a $482,000 rights issue.

Industrial Minerals Ltd has reported promising progress in its high purity quartz beneficiation and ore-sorting trials at the Pippingarra Pegmatite Project, with growing interest from Asian markets and potential new co-products enhancing project economics.

St Barbara Limited reports a strong quarter with Simberi gold production up 37% and a robust US$235 million expansion plan, while navigating a critical tax assessment review in Papua New Guinea.

Lord Resources has identified compelling new copper sulphide targets at its Ilgarari Copper Project through a detailed gravity survey and has formally commenced an earn-in agreement to acquire up to 80% interest in the project’s sulphide rights.