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Contact Energy is set for a leadership shift as Chair Rob McDonald retires after eight transformative years, handing the reins to director Jon Macdonald, whose governance experience promises continuity amid ongoing renewable expansion.

Vanadium Resources (ASX: VR8) has taken major steps to commercialise its Steelpoortdrift project with a non-binding offtake deal with U.S. Vanadium and appointed Rand Merchant Bank to lead funding efforts.

Frontier Energy has appointed Jamie Cullen as Executive Chair and is closing in on binding senior debt terms to fund its Waroona Renewable Energy Project, while finalising contracts with tier one suppliers and divesting a non-core asset.

Black Rock Mining is closing in on full construction readiness at its Mahenge Graphite Project after completing key early works and advancing funding discussions amid improving graphite prices.

Li-S Energy secured $1.9 million from ARENA to fund a feasibility study scaling production to 1 GWh, expanded its Battery Testing Centre, and delivered its first drone battery pack under a government program, while progressing key transport certifications.

Livium Ltd boosted battery recycling revenue and secured a new centralised hub to expand capacity, while advancing rare earth and solar panel recycling technologies. Strategic funding for its lithium cathode plant remains under review.

MPR Australia has no ongoing operations following its $19 million asset sale and is weighing shareholder returns against new business acquisitions amid legacy claims.

Syrah Resources delivered a record 24kt graphite production at Balama and secured US$72 million in equity to support medium-term ramp-up and Vidalia commercialisation, navigating a complex US trade environment.

Westgold Resources maintained FY26 gold production guidance with 93,145oz in Q3, backed by a record A$7,080/oz gold price and a robust A$285M underlying cash build. The company approved a $145M expansion of its Higginsville processing hub to boost capacity and cut costs.

Lake Resources made solid progress on the Exploitation Environmental Impact Assessment for its Kachi Lithium Brine Project, targeting approval in Q3 2026, while maintaining strong liquidity and strategic partnerships.

Vanadium Resources (ASX: VR8) has signed a non-binding offtake term sheet with U.S. Vanadium for 100% of vanadium slag from its Steelpoortdrift V-Iron Plant, while appointing Rand Merchant Bank to secure project financing.

Mount Hope Mining’s March quarter update reveals strong high-grade gold assays, expanded mineralisation, and new tenement acquisitions in NSW’s Cobar Basin, setting the stage for Phase 3 drilling at Mt Solitary.