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Listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, Canmax is a diversified industrial group and manufacturer of lithium-ion battery materials.

PLS lands lithium price floor deal

PLS (ASX: PLS) has secured an offtake deal with Canmax through mid-CY28 that includes a price floor of $1400/t (US$1000/t) for spodumene from the Pilgangoora operation.

The new results show that the Tallebung deposit remains open in all directions.

Significant discoveries at NSW tin project

Recent drilling and surface sampling activities at Sky Metals’ (ASX: SKY) Tallebung tin project have identified significant extensions of the known mineralisation, outlining new mineralised positions east and south?east of the current footprint.

Multiple holes reported high-grade intersections, including 4m @ 9.7g/t gold from 24m 25CD011 within a broader zone of 8m @ 5.1g/t gold.

High-grade gold discovered in the Murchison

Golden Dragon Mining’s (ASX: GDR) exploration program has intersected high-grade gold close to surface at an advanced gold target within the greater Cue gold project in WA.

The Speewah project is being progressed by way of incorporated joint venture between Tivan, Sumitomo Corporation and Japan Organisation for Metals and Energy Security.

Tivan upgrades Speewah estimate

Tivan (ASX: TVN) has updated the mineral resource estimate (MRE) for its Speewah fluorite project, with an increase of 16% in tonnage and 6% in contained calcium fluoride.

(Image source: Alcoa) The northern part of the Munda Biddi Trail traverses?much?of Alcoa’s mineral lease?and is close to mining operations in some areas.

Volunteers keep WA trail in top shape

A team from Alcoa Australia’s (ASX: AAI) Willowdale bauxite mine recently lent a hand to refresh a section of the iconic Munda Biddi Trail in WA.

Rio says it came to this view through the lens set out at its Capital Markets Day in December 2025 — prioritising long-term value and delivering leading shareholder returns.

Rio Tinto rules out Glencore merger

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has confirmed it is no longer considering a possible merger or other business combination with Glencore.

The class action is being funded by Aristata Impact Litigation Fund. Senior representatives of Aristata have travelled to the Cadia region to meet with impacted locals and hear their stories.

Newmont hit with class action over ‘toxic trifecta’ claims at Cadia

Landowners in NSW have filed an environmental class action against Cadia Holdings, a subsidiary of Newmont, alleging they have been exposed to pollution from the Cadia mine.

Project Vault will be an independently governed public?private partnership that will store essential raw materials in facilities across the US.

Trump launches $17b critical minerals stockpile amid China risk

The US has unveiled a $17.2b (US$12b) strategic critical minerals stockpile, aiming to reduce industry reliance on China and protect manufacturers from supply disruptions.

PLS reported two recordable injuries at Pilgangoora during Q2.

PLS weighs Ngungaju restart as revenue jumps 49%

PLS (ASX: PLS) has flagged a potential restart of its 200ktpa Ngungaju processing plant as recovering spodumene prices helped net a Q2 revenue of $373m.

Revenue was up 91% quarter-on-quarter to $130m from six parcels sold totalling 112,122dmt.

Liontown goes fully underground as lithium prices rally

Liontown (ASX: LTR) has completed mining at the Kathleen’s Corner open pit, positioning Kathleen Valley as a fully underground mining operation.

(Image source: Iluka Resources) Iluka shares were down about 14% following the announcement.

Mineral sands downturn forces $565m Iluka adjustment

Critical minerals producer Iluka Resources (ASX: ILU) has flagged a $565m pre-tax hit tied to its mineral sands business as weak demand continues to weigh on prices.