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James Hardie Industries has successfully syndicated $3.5 billion in new credit facilities, providing robust financial backing for its planned merger with The AZEK Company Inc. This move significantly reduces prior bridge loan commitments and enhances the company’s financial flexibility.

Cannindah Resources has confirmed two untested porphyry copper-gold-molybdenum targets outside its existing 14.5Mt Mineral Resource at Mt Cannindah, revealing promising high-grade surface samples and setting the stage for deeper drilling.

Ioneer Ltd has announced a 308% increase in the Ore Reserve for its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada, extending mine life to 95 years and confirming robust economics with low-cost lithium production and a stable boric acid revenue stream.

Volt Resources has reshaped its executive team to sharpen focus on downstream graphite refining and advanced materials, appointing Trevor Matthews to its board while repositioning CEO Prashant Chintawar.

Way2VAT Ltd has successfully raised A$2 million through a discounted share placement, aiming to bolster working capital and reduce short-term debt as it capitalises on recent client wins.

EV Resources Limited has agreed to sell its Yanamina Gold and Silver Project in Peru to Daura Gold Corp for US$6 million, a move that will bolster EVR’s cash reserves and sharpen its strategic focus.

Green Critical Minerals has raised A$7 million through an institutional placement to accelerate the commercial rollout of its Very High Density graphite technology, aiming for first revenue in early 2026.

Iondrive Limited is expanding its proprietary Deep Eutectic Solvent technology into the burgeoning e-waste urban mining sector, backed by a South Australian government grant. The company aims to recover valuable metals from printed circuit boards, tapping into a global market worth billions yet largely unrecycled.

Redivium Limited has secured a definitive five-year marketing and offtake agreement with WMC Energy BV, ensuring exclusive global sales of black mass from its UK battery recycling facility.

Coolabah Metals Limited is set to raise $15-20 million through a public offer to acquire Broken Hill Mines Pty Ltd, aiming to restart operations at the Rasp and Pinnacles Mines in NSW. The move marks a strategic shift towards production, subject to shareholder and ASX approvals.

Metal Powder Works has doubled its production capacity for advanced metal powders using its patented DirectPowder™ process, achieving this milestone without additional capital expenditure. The company also cut production cycle times by up to 40%, positioning itself as a key US supplier for defence applications.

Resimac Group Limited has announced a fully franked special dividend of 12 cents per share following a strategic review and sale of non-core assets, signalling disciplined capital management and shareholder value focus.