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Critical Resources Limited is advancing a suite of gold, antimony, and lithium projects across New Zealand, Canada, and Australia, with drill programs slated for late 2025. The company’s focus on underexplored Tier-1 jurisdictions and strategic resource development positions it well amid tightening critical minerals supply.

Syrah Resources has resumed production at its Balama graphite mine after a year-long halt and is advancing sales at its US Vidalia anode material facility, supported by new US tariffs on Chinese imports and a $70 million equity raise.

Piedmont Lithium has outlined the detailed timetable for its merger with Sayona Mining, marking a significant restructuring in the North American lithium supply chain. The merger will culminate in Piedmont’s delisting from Nasdaq and ASX, with Sayona shares taking center stage.

Metals Australia Ltd has significantly expanded its Lac Carheil graphite project resource with a 595% increase in graphitic carbon intercepts, setting the stage for an updated Mineral Resource Estimate and advanced mine planning.

Ionic Rare Earths’ UK subsidiary, Ionic Technologies, has won £11 million in government funding to spearhead a pioneering rare earth permanent magnet supply chain for electric vehicles, aiming to reduce UK dependence on Chinese exports and boost domestic EV manufacturing.

FleetPartners has priced a A$400 million asset backed securitisation, featuring a green tranche dedicated to electric vehicle leases, marking a notable step in sustainable finance.

Ionic Rare Earths, through its Viridion joint venture, has delivered the first recycled rare earth oxides to Brazil’s CIT SENAI ITR, marking a key step toward a domestic magnet supply chain in South America.

Euro Manganese Inc. reported a net loss of CAD 9.174 million for the half-year ending March 31, 2025, while making significant progress on its Chvaletice Manganese Project, including securing key permits and strategic status under EU and Czech frameworks. The company’s development hinges on completing a crucial private placement and share purchase plan to sustain operations.

Livium has expanded its battery recycling partnership with BYD Australia, now covering commercial vehicle batteries and energy storage systems alongside electric vehicle batteries.

Vmoto Limited reported a 16% decline in total unit sales for 1Q25, offset by a strong cash position and strategic investments in e-mobility solutions and production capacity.

Critical Resources Limited reports significant exploration breakthroughs at its Halls Peak Project in NSW, identifying over 30 new antimony-gold targets and confirming high-grade mineralisation at Mayview. Concurrently, lithium drilling at Mavis Lake in Canada delivers promising results, supported by a partial $1.1 million capital raise.

Vulcan Energy has begun mobilising its advanced V20 drilling rig to the Schleidberg site in Germany, marking a key milestone in its Phase One Lionheart Project to produce sustainable lithium for electric vehicle batteries.