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NOVONIX has delivered its first commercial-grade synthetic graphite sample at mass production scale, marking a key step toward expanding its battery and industrial materials footprint.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has secured a crucial works approval for its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery, pushing Australia’s first dedicated cobalt processing plant closer to a final investment decision by the end of 2025.

Smartgroup has delivered a robust half-year 2025 performance, marked by strong revenue growth, expanding customer base, and strategic advances in digital services and electric vehicle leasing.

Peter Warren Automotive Holdings reported a modest revenue increase but a sharp profit decline in FY25, unveiling a new CEO and a refreshed growth strategy to tackle industry challenges.

Green Technology Metals (GT1) and EcoPro Innovation have successfully produced battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate from spodumene concentrate sourced from GT1’s Seymour project in Ontario, confirming high lithium recovery and low impurities.

Blackstone Minerals has completed its acquisition of IDM International, gaining full control of the Mankayan copper-gold project in the Philippines. The scheme of arrangement is now effective, marking a significant expansion of Blackstone’s Southeast Asia portfolio.

Ioneer Ltd has raised approximately US$16 million through a strongly supported placement to advance its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project, complemented by a Share Purchase Plan targeting an additional US$3.3 million. This funding is pivotal for progressing environmental permitting, project readiness, and strategic partnerships.

Vulcan Energy has received building permits for its 30MW geothermal renewable energy plant in Germany, advancing its goal of carbon-neutral lithium production for Europe’s battery industry.

European Lithium Limited reports a maiden 45 million tonne rare earth resource at its Greenland Tanbreez Project, alongside a $24.5 million capital raise by its majority-owned Critical Metals Corp, underpinning its global lithium and rare earth ambitions.

Piedmont Lithium reported a 15% decline in Q1 2025 spodumene concentrate production due to weather disruptions, yet achieved a record lithium recovery rate in March, signaling operational resilience amid challenges.

Galan Lithium Limited has announced a substantial 150% increase in its Candelas Mineral Resource to 1.6 Mt LCE, lifting its total Hombre Muerto West resource to 9.5 Mt LCE and securing a spot among the world’s top 10 lithium projects.

Neometals Ltd has bolstered its financial position with a A$7.1 million capital raise while progressing key projects including the commissioning of a lithium-ion battery recycling plant in Germany and preparing for maiden gold drilling at Barrambie.