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Element 25 has taken a tangible step forward in its Butcherbird Expansion Project with the arrival of a critical processing component, a custom-built logwasher, at Fremantle Port. The project remains on schedule for commissioning in early 2027, underpinning the company’s plan to boost manganese concentrate output to 1.1 million tonnes per annum.

Transurban and NSW Government will replace paper toll notices with digital alerts, removing administration fees and streamlining unpaid toll enforcement on Sydney roads from July 2026.

Ioneer has secured non-binding letters of intent with Korea’s KIND and Hyundai Engineering, marking a key step towards a Final Investment Decision for the Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project, targeting first production in 2029.

Etherstack's North American arm has landed a US$0.83 million follow-on deal with Codan subsidiary Daniels Electronics, extending a major contract from late 2023. The revenue is expected to be recognised fully in FY26, reinforcing the company’s growth trajectory.

Provaris Energy has raised $1 million through a share placement to fund key 2026 development milestones in hydrogen and liquid CO2 storage, reinforcing its technical progress and partnerships.

EAU Lithium has locked in a Master Services Agreement with South American EPCM leader SEPCON, setting the stage for pilot plant deployment and advancing lithium production plans in Bolivia.

Acusensus has extended its Mobile Speed Camera Services Agreement with Transport for New South Wales for six months, adding approximately $16 million in contract value. An option for a further six-month extension remains as the tender for a long-term deal continues.

Lightning Minerals' late 2025 soil sampling along the Drummer Fault has revealed multiple new gold targets over a 3.9km strike, reinforcing the continuity of mineralisation and setting the stage for a fully funded Phase 2 drilling campaign starting mid-July 2026.

Maiden drilling at Austral Resources' Canyon Prospect reveals a significant copper oxide system extending over 1.2km strike near the Mt Kelly SX-EW facility, with intercepts including 24m at 1.03% copper. The mineralisation remains open, offering substantial upside and potential to leverage existing processing infrastructure.

Litchfield Minerals, supported by BHP Xplor, has transformed its view of Harts Range into a belt-scale copper-nickel mineral system, identifying a key deep conductor beneath known prospects and planning detailed surveys to unlock drill targets.

PMET Resources has partnered with Mitsui and Microwave Chemical to test microwave calcination technology for on-site lithium refining at Shaakichiuwaanaan, aiming to leverage Quebec’s renewable hydro power to boost value capture and reduce logistics.

Altair Minerals (ASX: ALR) has identified a regionally extensive high-grade gold structure at North Peters and confirmed strong gold enrichment beneath surface soils at South Oko, setting the stage for imminent diamond drilling and expanded exploration in Guyana.