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Syrah Resources reports a strategic pause at its Balama graphite mine while advancing production at its Vidalia AAM facility, navigating evolving US trade policies and strong EV-driven demand. The company’s integrated ex-China supply chain and ESG credentials position it for growth despite near-term operational headwinds.

Syrah Resources halts production at its Balama graphite mine amid ongoing protests while advancing its US-based Vidalia anode material facility, securing a significant $165 million US tax credit and forging key offtake deals.

MRG Metals has advanced its Mozambique joint venture with Sinowin Lithium, securing the Corridor Central mining licence and confirming high-grade heavy mineral sands at Marao’s Magonde target through recent assay results.

Donaco International reported a modest revenue and EBITDA decline in Q3 FY2025 but strengthened its cash reserves. Meanwhile, the company agreed to a full acquisition scheme at a significant premium, setting the stage for shareholder decisions amid regulatory uncertainties.

Prodigy Gold has updated its Hyperion Gold Deposit resource, increasing gold ounces by 7% to 435,000 oz, supported by promising metallurgical testwork indicating high recoveries. The Tanami North Project now holds nearly half a million ounces of gold resources, setting the stage for further development.

Tivan Limited reported significant progress in Q1 2025, including advancing a binding joint venture with Sumitomo Corporation for its Speewah Fluorite Project and securing seven exploration licenses for its Turiscai copper-gold project in Timor-Leste.

BSA Limited reported a robust Q3 FY2025 with revenue and EBITDA growth, but faces significant contract reductions and plans a major restructure to adapt its business model.

Change Financial Limited delivered a record Q3 FY25 revenue of US$3.9 million, driven by strong growth in its Payments as a Service platform and recurring revenue streams, while substantially completing its US operations exit. The company is confident of surpassing 30% revenue growth and achieving its first underlying EBITDA positive result for FY25.

Maronan Metals reports robust assay results confirming extensive high-grade silver-lead mineralisation and promising copper-gold intercepts, alongside progress in mine development with a Mineral Development Licence application.

Brightstar Resources reported robust March quarter results, highlighted by Second Fortune’s transition to full production and the commencement of Fish mine development, underpinning a clear growth trajectory.

Alma Metals has released a significant update to its Briggs Copper JV Project resource, incorporating silver for the first time and demonstrating high copper recoveries. The company is progressing a scoping study and preparing for further drilling to expand and upgrade the resource.

Siren Gold has submitted a Mining Permit application for its Sams Creek gold project in New Zealand, supported by a robust Scoping Study and plans for infill drilling to upgrade resource confidence. Exploration momentum continues at its Langdon’s and Queen Charlotte projects, positioning the company for a transition from exploration to development.