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Patagonia Lithium Ltd has announced a maiden JORC Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate of 3.8 million tonnes of Lithium Carbonate Equivalent at its Formentera Lithium Brine Project in Argentina, highlighting significant potential for resource upgrades through ongoing drilling and advanced extraction technology.

Eastern Resources Limited has reported promising preliminary metallurgical test results from its Lepidolite Hill Project, achieving an 80.5% recovery of lithia and producing a high-grade concentrate with low iron contamination.

Element 25 Limited has completed an updated feasibility study for its Butcherbird manganese project, targeting a 1.1 million tonnes per annum production over an 18.3-year mine life with robust economic returns and strategic ties to EV battery markets.

Element 25 Limited has announced a 107% increase in Ore Reserves at its Butcherbird Manganese Project in Western Australia, now supporting an 18.3-year mine life at 1.1Mtpa production. This milestone underpins the company’s strategic expansion into battery-grade manganese supply for the EV market.

HyTerra Limited is set to launch the fully funded exploration phase of its Nemaha Project in Kansas, following a strategic investment from Fortescue Future Industries. The campaign will include leasing, geophysical surveys, and a multi-well drilling program, with operations scheduled to begin once winter conditions ease.

Patriot Battery Metals has secured a C$69 million strategic investment from Volkswagen, marking a pivotal step in advancing its Shaakichiuwaanaan Lithium Project in Quebec. This partnership includes a 10-year offtake agreement with Volkswagen's PowerCo SE, positioning Patriot as a key player in North America's lithium supply chain.

Sovereign Metals Limited has released an Optimised Pre-Feasibility Study for its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project, reaffirming its position as a future global leader in critical minerals production with robust economics and operational improvements.

Battery Age Minerals has verified the presence of Germanium-76 in concentrate from Austria’s historic Bleiberg mine, positioning the project as a strategic supplier for semiconductor materials amid tightening global supply.

Korvest Ltd’s first half of FY25 saw profitability pressures from operational setbacks and inflation, but a record order book and new major projects set the stage for a promising second half.

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd has successfully raised A$9.35 million through a strategic share placement, bolstering its financial position to advance the Kvanefjeld Rare Earths Project in Greenland and attracting new international institutional investors.

TG Metals Limited reports robust metallurgical testwork outcomes for spodumene concentrate at its Lake Johnston Project, achieving lithium grades exceeding 6% Li2O and recovery rates above 80%. The company maintains a solid cash position of $5.3 million as it prepares for further exploration in 2025.

Lode Resources Ltd has reported inaugural high-grade drill assay results from its Montezuma Antimony Project in Tasmania, revealing wider and richer mineralisation than previously known, including significant antimony, silver, gold, copper, and tin.