Kodal Minerals PLC (AIM:KOD) has produced its first spodumene concentrate at its Bougouni Lithium Project in Mali. It's confident the progress will continue into the commercial production phase as its project team continues to work towards its 10,000 tonnes per month target.
Arafura Rare Earths Ltd (ASX:ARU, OTC:ARAFF) says its Nolans project is construction-ready and could supply 4% of global demand for key rare earths. The company has secured offtake deals with Hyundai, Kia, and Siemens Gamesa and is finalising funding.
CleanTech Lithium PLC (AIM:CTL, OTCQX:CTLHF) has raised £2.4 million to push forward its projects in Chile. The money will support a pre-feasibility study and help develop a Direct Lithium Extraction pilot plant.
Empire Metals Ltd (AIM:EEE) is making strong progress at its Pitfield titanium project in Western Australia. Test work confirms a simple process for recovering high-grade titanium minerals.
Pan African Resources PLC (AIM:PAF, OTCQX:PAFRY, JSE:PAN) says it's well-positioned to benefit from record gold prices. Announcing its interim results, the miner said it expects to be mostly unhedged from March 2025 and may review shareholder returns as debt falls.
Oriole Resources PLC (AIM:ORR) has completed Phase 5 drilling at its Bibemi gold project in Cameroon. Nearly 7,000 metres have been drilled, with assay results due this quarter.
