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Hazer Group has completed a key Process Design Package with KBR, unlocking large-scale commercial potential for its methane pyrolysis technology. The company also signed a non-binding graphite offtake LOI with Green Steel WA and qualified its graphite for concrete and asphalt applications, all while maintaining a solid cash position and reducing cash burn.

EcoGraf has signed a non-binding MOU with Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation to explore supplying up to 10,000 tonnes per annum of spherical graphite and natural flake graphite for battery anode materials, advancing its vertically integrated strategy.

Infinity Mining has broadened its alliance with Orivium Global to integrate e-Waste processing with ore recovery at its Cangai project, aiming for near-term revenue via a capital-light plant design.

Astral Resources has reported strong drilling results across its Western Australian gold projects, progressing the Mandilla Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) and securing $1.76 million in a recent placement tranche. The company maintains a healthy cash position of $73 million as it targets first gold production in early 2028.

Many Peaks Minerals has delivered a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate of 1.3 million ounces of gold at its Ferké Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, predominantly in high-confidence categories and supported by ongoing drilling and development work.

West Cobar Metals has revealed a significant uplift in antimony grades at its Bulla Park deposit after reanalysing drill core with peroxide fusion digest, suggesting the deposit's contained metal and economic potential may be materially higher than previously reported.

Podium Minerals has wrapped up a major drilling campaign at its Parks Reef PGM Project, delivering key bulk samples for ongoing metallurgical testing that builds on recent high-grade concentrator success.

Vulcan Energy has locked in a €40 million framework agreement with Siemens to supply critical automation and engineering systems for its Lionheart lithium project in Germany, marking the final major contract ahead of production.

Brazilian Critical Minerals and Southern Alliance Mining have agreed to collaborate on rare earth production, focusing on in-situ recovery methods to leverage operational experience and advance BCM’s Ema project.

Locate Technologies (NZX: LOC) has kicked off an on-market share buyback programme aiming to repurchase up to NZ$500,000 or nearly 15 million shares over 12 months. The move reflects the board’s view that the current share price undervalues the company’s growth prospects and assets.

Highfield Resources (ASX:HFR) has dismissed any undisclosed material information as the cause of its recent share price jump, attributing the volatility to global geopolitical tensions impacting fertiliser raw materials.

Atomo Diagnostics has responded to ASX queries confirming it first held market-sensitive information after Lumos Diagnostics’ FDA CLIA waiver approval for FebriDx. The company defended its trading halt and capital raise timing, asserting full compliance with ASX Listing Rules.