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Advanced Energy Minerals (ASX:AEM) is ramping up its Cap-Chat high purity alumina production, targeting 3,000 tpa by mid-2026 and planning to double capacity to 6,000 tpa by 2029 amid a forecast supply deficit and surging demand.

EcoGraf confirms its patented HFfree process offers competitive costs for producing high-purity spherical graphite, targeting non-Chinese battery supply chains with plans for facilities in the US, Europe, and Asia.

Chorus has reported a rise in its fibre regulated asset base to NZD 6 billion for 2025, alongside a significant NZD 101 million under-earn on its maximum allowable revenue, resulting in a NZD 76.3 million wash-up balance to be carried into the next regulatory period.

Champion Iron Limited reported a 19% increase in net profit to C$168.7 million for FY2026, driven by record production and sales, progress on its DRPF project, and the strategic acquisition of Rana Gruber.

EV Resources has cleared a critical regulatory hurdle by obtaining the Change of Use of Soil permit for its Tecomatlán Plant, enabling the final environmental report filing and grid connection application that pave the way for near-term antimony production.

Cadoux Ltd has cleared a critical technical and commercial hurdle by qualifying its premiumHPA® high purity alumina for use in the EU-backed SAFELOOP electric vehicle battery project, opening doors to potential offtake deals and boosting its standing in the critical minerals market.

Dicker Data has outperformed its FY25 guidance, delivering a 14.9% jump in gross revenue to $3.876 billion, fuelled by AI deals and infrastructure refreshes. The company’s FY26 outlook anticipates continued momentum in AI and data centre projects despite pricing pressures.

Metro Performance Glass has significantly improved its financial footing in FY26, cutting net debt by more than half and boosting EBITDA before significant items to $18.2 million despite subdued markets in New Zealand and Australia.

International Graphite Limited and Italian chemical producer Alkeemia have formalised a joint venture to develop a major graphite processing facility in Porto Marghera, Italy, targeting 15,000 tonnes per year by 2029 with first production expected in 2027.

Element 25 has locked in Regroup Australia for long-term mining and ore haulage contracts, streamlining its Butcherbird Expansion Project supply chain and pushing towards a 1.1 Mtpa manganese output.

Knosys has locked in a two-year, $3.8 million contract extension with ANZ, with full payment received upfront. This deal underpins Knosys’s role in ANZ’s AI integration efforts and strengthens the company’s cash position.

BWP Group has successfully closed its $228 million fully underwritten entitlement offer, with retail investors contributing $19 million and institutional investors covering the balance.