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Qoria Limited reports robust December quarter results for FY2025, driven by strong ARR growth, expanding global reach, and strategic AI innovations that promise to accelerate future growth.

NOVONIX announces the departure of CEO Dr. Chris Burns, with CFO Robert Long stepping in as interim CEO amid plans to scale production at its Riverside facility.

Power Minerals reports strong progress in its maiden diamond drilling program at the Niobio Project in Brazil, successfully intercepting targeted pegmatite zones and validating its exploration model. Results are anticipated in Q1 2025, while the company withdraws from the Tântalo Project due to licensing challenges.

Kali Metals has significantly extended the gold-in-soil anomaly at its Marble Bar Project, increasing the strike length by 80% to 9.5 kilometres. The company is now prioritising gold exploration while maintaining lithium as a secondary focus.

Dundas Minerals has reported multiple high-grade gold intercepts from its recent drilling at the Rockland Mining Lease, confirming a significant 1km mineralised trend at the Windanya Gold Project. Detailed 3D modelling is underway to guide further exploration.

Beacon Minerals has launched an eight-hole diamond drilling program at its Lady Ida Iguana Deposit, aiming to refine mine design and deepen geological understanding. Results are anticipated in the second quarter of 2025.

D3 Energy has successfully completed production testing at its Nooitgedacht Major borehole in South Africa's ER315 permit, revealing robust gas flow rates and high helium concentrations that underscore the project's economic promise.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited reports unprecedented ultra-high-grade rare earths results from its Monte Alto Project in Bahia, Brazil, confirming both scale and continuity of mineralisation. The company is poised to update its JORC resource estimate in Q2 2025 amid promising district-scale exploration potential.

Liontown Resources has reported a robust December 2024 quarter at its Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation, delivering strong production and financial results that underscore its trajectory towards becoming a world-class lithium producer.

Respiri Limited has completed its acquisition of Orb Health Inc. for US$9 million in shares, marking a strategic move to strengthen its foothold in the US connected and chronic care market. The integration promises operational cost savings and expanded service offerings.

Lucapa Diamond Company has identified two significant conductive base metal targets at its Merlin Diamond Project in the Northern Territory, marking a major milestone after 25 years without geophysical surveys. These targets lie just 50km from the world-class McArthur River zinc-lead mine, suggesting strong exploration potential.

Strickland Metals reports a significant 80.2m intercept grading 1.9g/t AuEq at its Shanac Deposit in Serbia, setting the stage for a resource upgrade in March 2025.

88 Energy Limited reports solid progress in its Alaskan oil projects with key joint venture partner Burgundy reaffirming commitment, alongside strategic acreage expansion and operational cost reductions.

Core Energy Minerals has entered staged option agreements to acquire up to 100% interests in the Cummins and Harris Greenstone uranium projects, expanding its footprint in South Australia's premier uranium mining jurisdiction.

Iron Road Ltd has secured a $3 million milestone payment from Amp Energy and made significant progress on its Cape Hardy Industrial Port Precinct and Central Eyre Iron Project slurry pipeline study, reinforcing its strong cash position and strategic development plans.

Tivan Limited has successfully produced ultra-high-purity vanadium pentoxide from its Speewah Vanadium Project, advancing its commercial pathway toward vanadium flow battery applications without relying on costly solvent extraction.

Wesfarmers has announced the wind down of Catch as a standalone business, transferring its e-commerce fulfilment centres to Kmart Group and integrating key digital capabilities into its retail divisions to strengthen omnichannel offerings.

Dart Mining's latest rock chip assays from the Triumph Gold Project reveal significant high-grade gold and silver mineralisation, confirming historical data and opening new avenues for exploration and resource growth.

Close the Loop Limited has concluded its exclusivity period with Adamantem Capital without signing binding transaction documents, leaving the potential acquisition uncertain. Shareholders are advised to await further updates as discussions remain open but no deal is confirmed.

iTech Minerals has entered a binding agreement with global lithium giant SQM to jointly develop the Reynolds Range Lithium Project, marking a significant step forward for the Northern Territory asset. This partnership enables SQM to earn up to a 70% stake in lithium rights, backed by a structured investment and exploration program.

BHP has reported a robust 10% increase in copper production for the half year ended December 2024, driven by record output at Escondida and strong performances across key assets. Despite a weather-related setback in South Australia, the company remains on track to meet FY25 guidance while advancing major growth projects and sustainability initiatives.

Hazer Group has successfully completed its Commercial Demonstration Plant program ahead of schedule, validating its methane pyrolysis technology and securing significant funding to accelerate commercialisation in 2025.

Activeport has successfully closed a $6.1 million capital raise, including a significant placement to new institutional investor MWP Partners, positioning the company for accelerated growth in the global telecommunications and data centre software markets.

Aumake Limited has inked a two-year e-commerce collaboration with Sichuan Airlines, opening access to over 30 million passengers annually and initiating sales with a AU$281,361 purchase order of premium Australian alcohol.