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Botala Energy has secured a mining licence for its Serowe CBM Project and signed a binding LNG offtake agreement with South Africa’s SCAW, marking a pivotal step toward commercial production and regional energy supply.

Australian Critical Minerals reports significant high-grade iron ore discoveries at its Pilbara Shaw and Cooletha projects, while strategically withdrawing from rare earths to concentrate on iron assets.

Vulcan Energy Resources has marked significant progress in Q1 2025 by achieving Strategic Project status under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act and producing Europe’s first fully integrated battery-quality lithium hydroxide monohydrate. The company advances drilling, financing, and commercial partnerships, positioning itself as a key player in Europe’s sustainable lithium supply chain.

Asian Battery Metals PLC has completed an oversubscribed A$3.96 million capital raise, fully funding its expanded 2025 exploration program focused on the promising Oval Cu-Ni-PGE discovery in Mongolia. Phase 3 drilling is underway, targeting deeper and along-strike extensions, with initial assay results expected in May.

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.

Thor Energy PLC has fast-tracked exploration activities at its newly acquired South Australian hydrogen and helium licence following a promising independent resource assessment. The company reported a net cash outflow but maintains a solid cash position to support upcoming work.

Lightning Minerals has commenced a significant drilling campaign at its Esperança lithium project in Brazil, alongside promising soil sampling results at its Caraíbas and Canabrava projects, underscoring the company’s growing footprint in the Lithium Valley region.

Foresta Group Holdings advances its flagship Kawerau renewable energy project with inclusion in New Zealand’s Fast-Track Approvals Act, a key term sheet with Genesis Energy, and $2 million raised via convertible notes.

Anson Resources has applied to re-enter the Mt Fuel-Skyline Geyser 1-25 well at its Green River Lithium Project to test for lithium-rich brines, aiming to upgrade its exploration target to a JORC Mineral Resource.

Stelar Metals advances its exploration and business development efforts in Tier 1 Australian jurisdictions, spotlighting the promising Baratta Copper Project in South Australia.

Tivan Limited reported significant progress in Q1 2025, including advancing a binding joint venture with Sumitomo Corporation for its Speewah Fluorite Project and securing seven exploration licenses for its Turiscai copper-gold project in Timor-Leste.

NH3 Clean Energy has reported a significant uplift in the value of its WAH2 clean ammonia project following completion of Pre-FEED engineering, alongside strategic export agreements and a recent capital raise.