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Talga Group advances its European battery materials ambitions with EU Strategic Project recognitions for its graphite mine and anode refinery, alongside a €70 million Innovation Fund grant.

Sparc Technologies has progressed to Stage 2 of its Sparc Hydrogen joint venture with pilot plant commissioning slated for mid-2025, while also securing its first patent for photocatalytic water splitting technology in Morocco. Concurrently, its graphene-based additive ecosparc® demonstrates promising field trial results, underpinning commercial momentum.

Brookside Energy reported a 50% increase in Proved Developed Producing reserves and steady production in Q1 2025, while progressing preparations for a US listing on the NYSE.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced a fully franked dividend of AUD 0.30 for its BEN CitiFirst Instalments, with key dates set for late February 2025.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank's half-year results for 1H25 reveal a modest decline in cash earnings due to inflationary pressures and increased investment spend, balanced by robust customer growth and digital innovation.

Neometals has received a second tranche of funding from EU-backed EIT RawMaterials, injecting nearly €0.5 million to advance its Finnish Vanadium Recovery Project amid ongoing financing efforts.

Lindian Resources has appointed seasoned financial advisor Henk Ludik to advance funding negotiations for its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project amid rising investor interest and a non-binding $50 million package with Gerald Group.

Centaurus Metals’ Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project has been selected to join Brazil’s Climate and Ecological Transformation Investment Platform, opening access to a substantial capital pool aimed at supporting sustainable development and decarbonisation.

Vulcan Energy has marked a pivotal quarter with major capital raises, strategic partnerships, and the commencement of Europe’s first fully integrated battery-quality lithium hydroxide production.