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Focus Minerals Ltd. reported record ore processing at its Three Mile Hill plant and significant progress on the Bonnie Vale Underground Mine during the December 2024 quarter, supported by a solid cash position of $16.5 million.

Industrial Minerals Ltd reports encouraging progress in its High Purity Quartz projects, including promising testwork results and strategic marketing efforts in China, supported by a recent $2.3 million capital raise.

Kore Potash has signed a landmark $1.929 billion fixed-price EPC contract for its Kola Potash Project, reinforcing its strategy to become a low-cost producer. The company is now awaiting a financing proposal from the Summit Consortium expected by February 2025.

Hawthorn Resources has completed a pivotal Pre-Feasibility Study for its Mt Bevan Magnetite project and strategically converted its equity stake into a royalty, positioning the company for future value capture amid evolving market dynamics.

High Peak Royalties has fully repaid its US$750,000 financing facility with Macquarie Bank, removing all associated securities and guarantees. The company signals confidence in its near-term liquidity and operational funding.

Inca Minerals Limited reported steady progress in its December 2024 quarterly activities, focusing on refining exploration targets and securing funding while navigating regulatory and operational challenges.

Tempest Minerals reports maiden drilling success at its Remorse target, revealing significant high-grade magnetite and base metal anomalies with an initial exploration target of up to 110 million tonnes at 30-32% iron.

Recharge Metals has completed the acquisition of the Carter Uranium Project in Montana, USA, adding significant high-grade uranium resources to its portfolio and appointing a seasoned uranium expert to its board.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced estimated distribution amounts for its suite of ASX-listed funds for the January 2025 period, providing investors with crucial income expectations ahead of final figures.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced an estimated distribution of 8.02 cents per unit for its Western Asset Australian Bond Active ETF for January 2025, with key dates set for early February.

Jameson Resources Limited has made significant progress in environmental approvals for its Crown Mountain Hard Coking Coal Project, while community and political backing for the coal sector in Canada strengthens. The company plans to resubmit its Environmental Impact Statement by mid-2025.

Atlantic Lithium has cleared critical regulatory hurdles for its Ewoyaa Lithium Project in Ghana, securing key permits and raising A$10 million to advance construction plans. The company also updated its feldspar resource estimate, underscoring the project's growing commercial potential.

NewPeak Metals has acquired the Allaru Vanadium Project in Queensland, marking a strategic pivot into critical minerals, supported by a planned $2–3 million capital raise via rights issue.

Equity Story Group Ltd (ASX:EQS) reports a robust December quarter marked by significant growth in funds under management, membership fees, and capital markets revenue, alongside strategic cost reductions positioning the company for sustained 2025 growth.

EVE Health Group has completed the sale of its Robyndale tea tree property and relaunched its postbiotic concentrate range, signaling a strategic shift towards innovation and growth in the Australian market.

KneoMedia reports a successful quarter marked by significant capital raises and expanding deployments of its KneoScience platform across New York City schools, positioning the company for sustained revenue growth.

Warriedar Resources has nearly doubled its gold resource at the Ricciardo Project to 947.5 koz and uncovered promising antimony mineralisation, backed by strong metallurgical test results and a recent A$9.55 million capital raise.

Green Critical Minerals has made significant strides in commercialising its Very High-Density (VHD) Graphite technology, achieving exceptional pilot plant results and positioning itself at the forefront of clean energy and electronics markets.

EcoGraf Limited advances its vertically integrated battery anode materials business with a significant UFK loan mandate and progress across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.

Critica Limited reports exceptional progress at its Jupiter Project, highlighted by record-breaking drilling results and a significant rare earths concentrate upgrade, with a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate due mid-February 2025.

Mako Gold Limited reported a challenging quarter with significant cash outflows and has drawn $500,000 from a $1.5 million loan facility linked to Aurum Resources’ takeover offer. The company’s available funding now covers less than one quarter of its operational needs.

Mako Gold Limited has agreed to a takeover by Aurum Resources, creating a stronger gold exploration entity in West Africa with over A$20 million in cash to accelerate development at key projects.

Codeifai Limited has terminated its exclusive licence with MIT and launched a strategic review of its material science division, signaling a decisive pivot towards digital and AI-driven brand solutions.

West Cobar Metals reports significant resource expansions at its Salazar project alongside promising copper-antimony test results at Bulla Park, while aggressively trimming costs to extend its runway.