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Magontec Limited reports a 20.1% rise in gross profit to $9.3 million for the first nine months of 2025, driven by stronger magnesium alloy recycling and innovative electronic anode sales. The company also posts positive cashflow in Q3, signaling operational momentum.

Zeotech Limited has locked in a $204 million binding offtake agreement for its kaolin products and successfully demonstrated its AusPozz™ low-carbon metakaolin in a large-scale concrete pour, signaling strong momentum in its commercialisation efforts.

Andromeda Metals has launched a $15.5 million capital raising, including a $2.5 million Security Purchase Plan, to accelerate development of its Great White Project and advance HPA production.

Iondrive Limited has joined a €3.1 million European battery recycling consortium backed by a German government grant, aiming to establish a closed-loop supply chain using its innovative DES technology.

VRX Silica Limited has secured four binding offtake contracts for 410,000 tonnes per annum of silica sand from its Arrowsmith North project, representing nearly half of its initial production capacity and marking a significant commercial milestone.

Alcoa Corporation reported a $232 million net income in Q3 2025 despite significant restructuring costs, driven by increased alumina and aluminum production and strategic asset sales.

Alcoa Corporation has announced a quarterly dividend of USD 0.10 per CDI, payable on 21 November 2025, with multiple currency payment options and a 30% withholding tax for non-residents.

Latrobe Magnesium Limited has announced a fully underwritten $10 million equity raise through a $6 million placement and a $4 million rights issue to fund its magnesium production expansion. The capital will support the commissioning of its Demonstration Plant and advance plans for a 10,000 tonne commercial facility.

ASM Limited has raised A$55 million to accelerate production capacity at its Korean Metals Plant and expand its footprint in the rare earths sector, responding to growing global demand and geopolitical supply chain pressures.

De.mem Limited has acquired Core Chemicals Pty Ltd for $2.68 million, nearly doubling its EBITDA and positioning itself to capitalise on a surging gold sector. The deal combines strong recurring revenues with significant synergy potential.

Iluka Resources has withdrawn its synthetic rutile sales guidance due to uncertainties stemming from Venator's sale and idling of its Greatham titanium dioxide facility. The move highlights growing market challenges and contract renegotiations in the pigment sector.

Talga Group has won a SEK 82.6 million (A$13.3 million) grant from the Swedish Energy Agency to advance its low-emission graphite anode project, accelerating its path to commercial-scale production in Sweden.