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Element 25 is on track to commission its Butcherbird manganese expansion in early 2027, while securing a substantial US Department of Energy grant to support its US battery materials facility.

6K Additive surged to a record US$7.1 million revenue in Q2 2026, driven by strong demand in critical metal powders and backed by robust cash reserves and government contracts.

Duratec has landed approximately $70 million in contracts spanning energy, marine, and mining sectors, notably winning a construction management role at Orica’s Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has announced a revised timetable for its shareholder scheme meetings tied to Energy Fuels’ acquisition, alongside dispatching a supplementary booklet that updates key transaction details including a new expert report. The acquisition now contemplates Energy Fuels’ conditional US$725 million financing and a US$1.9 billion deal to acquire VAC.

Sena & Co, already holding 75.9% of 2 Cheap Cars, proposes a full takeover at NZ$0.80 per share, aiming to delist the company and compulsorily acquire remaining shares.

Lake Resources has raised A$3.8 million through an at-the-market placement priced above recent trading levels, earmarked for environmental and power optimisation work at its Kachi lithium project.

Canadian Phosphate (ASX: CP8) has kicked off a 3,000-metre drilling campaign at its Wapiti Phosphate Project in British Columbia, aiming for a Mineral Resource Estimate by late 2026 that will support both traditional fertilizer and advanced battery material markets.

Biome Australia (ASX: BIO) edged close to breakeven in FY26, driven by $1.8 million in international sales across four markets and a 68% gross margin. The company is set to launch onshore manufacturing and a digital health platform to accelerate growth.

Critical Resources (ASX:CRR) spotlighted its multi-commodity pipeline and breakthrough battery cooling technology at the July 2026 TechKnow Invest Roadshow, highlighting exploration progress and exclusive global licensing deals.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) posted a 284% surge in first-half 2026 revenue to $169 million, driven by robust defence contracts and regional tensions. Its order book hit a historic $846 million, prompting an upgrade to full-year guidance and signalling strong momentum in counter-drone and laser weapon systems.

Xenitra has secured a three-year procurement agreement worth at least A$12 million with Kangsheng, a leading Chinese pharmaceutical distributor, marking its OTC pharmaceuticals division's shift from setup to commercial execution.

Papua New Guinea’s government has taken a significant equity position in Pacific Lime and Cement’s Central Lime Project, injecting US$16.3 million and reinforcing sovereign backing for the nation’s first integrated lime and cement manufacturing platform.