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Vulcan Energy Resources has locked in full financing for its Phase One Lionheart project, marking a pivotal step toward producing carbon-neutral lithium hydroxide in Germany by 2028. The €2.2 billion package combines debt, equity, and government grants, underpinning robust project economics and strategic partnerships.

Vulcan Energy Resources has locked in a €2.2 billion financing package to fully fund Phase One of its Lionheart lithium and renewable energy project in Germany, marking a pivotal move from development to construction. The project aims to supply Europe with low-carbon lithium for electric vehicle batteries alongside renewable power and heat.

Vulcan Energy has awarded a €72 million EPCM contract to a Sedgman and HOCHTIEF joint venture for its Phase One Lionheart Project, aiming to produce 24,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide annually to fuel half a million electric vehicles.

Talga Group has applied for a SEK 1.1 billion grant to fund a commercial-scale battery anode plant in Sweden, complementing existing EU funding and securing strong customer interest.

Jindalee Lithium has completed its 2025 drilling program at the McDermitt Lithium Project and is advancing plans to list its US subsidiary on a national exchange, extending exclusivity with its merger partner.

Phoslock Environmental Technologies is set to resume production at its Changxing factory after a four-year halt, signaling renewed confidence in market demand and operational stability.

ABx Group has produced its maiden mixed rare earth carbonate from Tasmania’s Deep Leads deposit, boasting dysprosium and terbium contents far exceeding peers and commanding a premium basket price.

PTR Minerals has successfully raised $12 million through a share placement to accelerate development and exploration at its Rosewood Titanium and Muckanippie Heavy Mineral projects in South Australia.

VBX Limited has released assay results from 28 infill drilling holes at its Wuudagu CNN bauxite deposit, confirming consistency with previous resource estimates and aiming to boost confidence for inclusion in the upcoming definitive feasibility study.

Titomic Limited has successfully completed a hot fire test on a solid rocket motor thrust chamber made with its Titomic Kinetic Fusion cold spray technology, marking a significant milestone in aerospace additive manufacturing.

Critica Limited has produced a second high-grade rare earth product from its Jupiter Project, achieving 86% total rare earth oxide and confirming the repeatability of its beneficiation process. This milestone reinforces Jupiter's status as Australia's premier rare earth resource amid growing global supply chain concerns.

Maggie Beer Holdings Ltd has announced a 1-for-10 non-renounceable entitlement offer priced at $0.056 per share, aiming to raise approximately $2.28 million to bolster its balance sheet and working capital. Eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand can participate, with options to apply for additional shares and a potential shortfall placement.