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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Safety Under Pressure: Chery Battery Faces Indonesian Ocean for 53+Hours
JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 20, 2025 /CNW/ -- On June 17, Chery commenced the second stage of its Global Safety Challenge in Jakarta, Indonesia, focusing on the "extreme humidity" scenario within its six-dimensional safety evaluation system (heat, cold, dryness, humidity, high-speed, and rough terrain). This rigorous test validated the moisture and corrosion resistance of the "Guardian Battery" in Chery Super Hybrid (CSH). Mr. Heri Prabowo, Head of the Sub-Directorate of Motor Vehicle Type Testing, Ministry of Transportation, and Mr. Christian Andersen, Notary, along with representatives from 80 leading media outlets and industry KOLs, attended the event to witness the battery's performance after 53 hours and 51 minutes of continuous saltwater soaking—demonstrating zero leakage, zero short circuit, and no signs of thermal runaway. The battery maintained structural integrity and passed all technical validations for electrical insulation. Once installed in the vehicle, it started successfully on the first attempt and delivered stable power throughout the road test, completing the rigorous challenge with zero anomalies. CSH's "Guardian Battery" features IP68-rated waterproof and dustproof certification, an ultra-fast 2ms power cut-off response, an ultra-wide operating temperature range from -35°C to 60°C, and a 24/7 real-time health monitoring system—delivering comprehensive battery safety backed by advanced intelligent technologies. On the passive protection front, TIGGO8 CSH is equipped with a high-strength steel underbody shield with a tensile strength of 780 MPa, significantly enhancing the vehicle's overall safety performance. At the event, TIGGO8 CSH's spacious "5+2" seating layout and V2L ecosystem drew significant attention from guests. With the third-row seats folding flat at the touch of a button, the class-leading 1,930L trunk, paired with 36 storage compartments and a powerful 3.3 kW V2L system, TIGGO8 CSH provides a comfortable and enjoyable travel experience for the whole family on every journey. Committed to safety excellence, Chery continuously elevates technological innovation with user-centric engineering, benchmarking against industry leaders like Volvo through rigorous global safety challenges. As the second stage in Chery's global safety challenge, the Indonesian battery safety test in extreme humidity further validated the brand's safety technology. Looking ahead, Chery will conduct a rigorous underbody scraping test in the Mexican market to further evaluate the safety performance of CSH—highlighting Chery's commitment to delivering safer and more reliable mobility solutions to global customers. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Geeky Gadgets
9 hours ago
- Geeky Gadgets
iPhone 17 Air
Apple's highly anticipated iPhone 17 Air, set to launch in just three months, is poised to introduce a new standard in smartphone technology. By combining a sleek design with advanced features, the device promises to deliver a seamless and efficient user experience. Despite a reduction in battery capacity, Apple has implemented innovative solutions to ensure that performance and reliability remain uncompromised. Here's an in-depth look at the key advancements that make the iPhone 17 Air a standout in the competitive smartphone market in a new video from Matt Talks Tech. Watch this video on YouTube. Smaller Battery, Big Performance The iPhone 17 Air will feature a 2,800mAh battery, a notable reduction from the 3,560mAh battery found in the iPhone 16. While this change may initially raise questions, Apple has used advanced technologies to maintain battery life comparable to its predecessor. Early estimates suggest the device will offer up to 22 hours of usage, making sure it remains dependable for daily activities such as browsing, streaming, and communication. This achievement is made possible through a combination of hardware and software optimizations. By focusing on energy efficiency and intelligent power management, Apple has demonstrated that a smaller battery doesn't necessarily mean shorter usage times. The result is a device that balances compact design with robust functionality. Carbon-Based Battery Technology: A Step Forward One of the most significant advancements in the iPhone 17 Air is its adoption of carbon-based battery technology, a leap forward from traditional lithium-ion batteries. This innovative approach offers several key benefits that enhance the device's overall performance and efficiency: Higher energy density , allowing the battery to store more power in a smaller space. , allowing the battery to store more power in a smaller space. Reduced energy loss , making sure that power is used more effectively during operation. , making sure that power is used more effectively during operation. Improved charge retention, allowing the battery to maintain its capacity over time. This shift highlights Apple's commitment to sustainability and technological progress. By integrating carbon-based batteries, the iPhone 17 Air not only supports a smaller form factor but also ensures that users experience reliable and long-lasting performance. Power Efficiency with the A19 Chip At the heart of the iPhone 17 Air lies the A19 processor, a next-generation chip designed to optimize energy efficiency without compromising performance. This advanced processor is engineered to handle demanding tasks such as gaming, video streaming, and multitasking with minimal power consumption. Key improvements include: Lower energy draw during high-performance activities, extending battery life. during high-performance activities, extending battery life. Enhanced 5G and Wi-Fi chips, which reduce power usage during wireless connectivity. The A19 chip's intelligent power management ensures that the device delivers peak performance when needed while conserving energy during less intensive tasks. This balance between power and efficiency is a cornerstone of the iPhone 17 Air's design philosophy. ProMotion Display: Stunning Visuals with Efficiency The iPhone 17 Air features an upgraded ProMotion display, which combines vibrant visuals with energy-saving technology. By dynamically adjusting the refresh rate based on the content being viewed, the display minimizes power consumption without compromising quality. For instance: High refresh rates are used for activities like gaming or scrolling, making sure smooth visuals. Lower refresh rates are applied for static content, such as reading or viewing photos, to conserve energy. Compared to traditional OLED panels, this adaptive display technology significantly reduces battery strain. Users can enjoy extended viewing times with rich, detailed visuals, making the iPhone 17 Air an excellent choice for both entertainment and productivity. Faster Charging with Qi 2.2 Technology Charging technology in the iPhone 17 Air has been significantly enhanced with the introduction of Qi 2.2 wireless charging, which supports speeds of up to 50W. This advancement ensures that users can quickly recharge their devices, even with the smaller battery size. Key benefits of this system include: Faster charging times , reducing the wait between charges. , reducing the wait between charges. Convenient wireless charging, offering flexibility and ease of use. Whether using a wireless charger or a traditional cable, the iPhone 17 Air's charging system minimizes downtime, making sure that the device is always ready when needed. This focus on convenience aligns with Apple's broader goal of enhancing the user experience. Slim Design Meets Advanced Functionality Despite its numerous technological advancements, the iPhone 17 Air maintains a slim and lightweight design that prioritizes portability and aesthetics. Apple has successfully integrated features such as the carbon-based battery, A19 chip, and ProMotion display without compromising the device's sleek form factor. This balance between design and functionality ensures that users can enjoy a premium smartphone experience without sacrificing practicality. The combination of a smaller battery, efficient components, and faster charging capabilities underscores Apple's ability to innovate within a compact design. The iPhone 17 Air exemplifies how innovative technology can be seamlessly integrated into a device that is both stylish and highly functional. Redefining Smartphone Efficiency The iPhone 17 Air represents a bold step forward in smartphone technology, offering a unique blend of design, performance, and efficiency. By adopting carbon-based battery technology, incorporating the A19 chip, and upgrading the ProMotion display, Apple has created a device that delivers exceptional battery life despite its reduced capacity. Enhanced wireless connectivity and faster charging further enhance its appeal, making it a compelling choice for users seeking a reliable and innovative smartphone. With its focus on energy efficiency, advanced features, and sleek design, the iPhone 17 Air is set to redefine what users can expect from a modern smartphone. This device is not just an evolution of its predecessor but a testament to Apple's commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology while maintaining a user-centric approach. Stay informed about the latest on the iPhone 17 by exploring our other resources and articles. Source & Image Credit: Matt Talks Tech Filed Under: Apple, Apple iPad, Top News Latest Geeky Gadgets Deals Disclosure: Some of our articles include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, Geeky Gadgets may earn an affiliate commission. Learn about our Disclosure Policy.
News.com.au
13 hours ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Monsters of Rock: The shape of the lithium recovery, plus copper investments ramp up Down Under
Lithium prices remain subdued, but demand continues to rise Could deficit send spodumene prices back to US$1500/t next year? Copper investments ramp up as ASX options dry up Lithium prices remain very sick indeed, with lithium carbonate barely trading above US$8000/t and spodumene concentrate, the kind of product shipped to China by WA's hard rock miners, down around US$612.50/t, according to Fastmarkets. Few miners make enough cash at those prices to generate a profit, certainly not once capital costs are accounted for. June quarterlies will make for curious reading. There's more negativity on the supply side with the entry of Chevron into the Smackover Formation, a potential oil field brine source of lithium all the energy supermajors are keen on as they look to hedge their oil and gas businesses with exposure to 'new energy'. At the same time demand is still surging. China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology reported a 68% lift in lithium ion battery output in the first four months of 2025 to 473GWh, with export values up 25% to US$21.6bn. With demand for lithium continuing to grow, a modest deficit could emerge soon, some analysts say. "Spot spodumene prices have continued to decline and we have lowered our near-term price outlook to reflect this. We believe a price recovery is likely to be rapid once the market swings to a modest deficit, but the cycle is likely to be shorter given the volume of brownfield capacity that can be brought on-line, largely in Australia," Argonaut head of research Hayden Bairstow said in a note to clients. "We now expect spot spodumene prices to peak at US$1500/t in late 2026, which is likely to trigger a re-start of existing capacity. A return to a balanced market is then forecast for 2027 before the widening deficit pushes prices higher in the long-term. The changes have driven material cuts to earnings for the spodumene miners. We retain our positive view on the sector, with most stocks factoring in weaker spot prices for longer." Argonaut has buy labels on Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS), IGO (ASX:IGO) and Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR), with spec buys on Core Lithium (ASX:CXO), Wildcat Resources (ASX:WC8) and Patriot Battery Metals (ASX:PMT), the latter upgraded from a hold in the most recent update. Watch this space. Aussie copper investments accelerate ASX copper investors are facing a conundrum with more and more options taken off the table and heading overseas. Those that do remain in Aussie hands are trying to ramp up as many investments as they can to hit some sort of critical mass. On the outta here list are New World Resources (ASX:NWC) and MAC Copper (ASX:MAC), though there is at least some intrigue emerging at the former. While MAC Copper is yet to pull in competition to Harmony Gold's $1.6bn bid for it and the CSA copper mine in Cobar. But PE firm Kinterra Capital has emerged as a potential challenger to NWC's takever by Central Asia Metals. The bid from CAML was ratcheted up from 5c to 5.3c, lifting its consideration from $185m to $197m, with CAML also making a $10m placement at 5.3c (~5% of NWC) to meet bonding requirements on a quicker than expected Arizona state permitting timeframe for its Antler mine in the US state, as long as no competing proposal is lodged before COB on July 4. Kinterra, which recently emerged with a ~12% stake in NWC, has taken its grievance over the placement to the Takeovers Panel, which has yet to make any interim orders. Meanwhile, capital is being splurged from the top to the bottom of the mining sector on the critical mineral, expected to play a major role in the expansion of green energy and modern technologies. BHP (ASX:BHP) this week announced plans to spend $1.5bn in an arrangement with logistics provider Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ), which will see much of its haulage of copper concentrate, cathode and inbound freight shift from road to rail haulage between Pimba and Port Hedland. Rail's a lot more efficient, creating cost savings as BHP looks to nearly double the scale of its SA copper business, including Olympic Dam, Carrapateena and Prominent Hill by the mid 2030s to 500,000tpa. The mining giant says 13m kilometres of truck movements will be taken off SA's regional roads annually, or 11,000 total truck movements. At a far smaller scale, AIC Mines (ASX:A1M) in Queensland has announced a $55m placement and US$40m prepayment facility ($61m) with Trafigura, which will be used to complete a $77.6m plant expansion led by GR Engineering Services (ASX:GNG) for its Eloise copper mine. The development will grow the Eloise plant from 725,000tpa to 1.1Mtpa to increase its production capacity from ~12,500tpa of copper to 20,000tpa after commissioning in the December 2026 quarter. It will also include the installation of oversized equipment, enabling the company to ramp up to a processing rate of 1.5Mtpa in the future. This all comes as the Queensland government mulls the future of the nearby Mt Isa copper complex, with the underground mine owned by Glencore set to close in the coming month and work now going on both behind and in front of the scene to keep the smelter that is the lifeblood of the town – known as Stack City for its iconic candy striped smoke stack – open up to and beyond its planned closure date in 2030. The ASX 300 Metals and Mining index fell -4.36% over the past week. Which ASX 300 Resources stocks have impressed and depressed? Making gains Capricorn Metals (ASX:CMM) (gold) +11.2% IperionX (ASX:IPX) (titanium) +9.2% Adriatic Metals (ASX:ADT) (silver) +8.6% Newmont Corporation (ASX:NEM) (gold) +7.9% Eating losses Patriot Battery Metals (ASX:PMT) (lithium) -17.9% ioneer (ASX:INR) (lithium) -16.5% Coronado Global Resources (ASX:CRN) (coal) -16.7% Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) (steel) -14.8%
Android Authority
15 hours ago
- Android Authority
Hot deals: High-capacity power banks that are still portable
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Technicalities Powkey Portable Power Station 200W Discounted with a $50 coupon The Powkey Portable Power Station 200W has long been a respected model in the world of battery packs. It came out at a time when this level of power was a bit unheard of in something so portable. Now it has some competitors, but it is still an excellent alternative for those who want a high-capacity battery pack that is actually portable. It measures 7.87 x 1.81 x 5.71 inches and weighs three pounds. While pretty small, it comes with a hefty 146Wh battery capacity, which is equivalent to about 42,000mAh. For perspective, keep in mind that an average smartphone has a battery of about 5,000mAh. You get plenty of options with this one, too. For starters, it has two AC outlets, which is already rare for something this small. There are also four USB-A outlets, a 12V port, and a 15V input. This means you can recharge it using solar panels! It has a 200W max output, but that can mainly be achieved using the AC outlets. Anker 548 Power Bank Discount only for Prime members If you need an upgrade and don't mind carrying something a bit bigger, the Anker 548 Power Bank is a really nice camping companion. It measures 4.59 x 4.59 x 8.17 inches and weighs in at 5.1 pounds. That said, it does feature a larger 60,000mAh battery capacity, and it has some extras many of you will love. For starters, it has a retractable light on top, which you can use to add ambient lighting to dark places. It only has two USB-C ports and two USB-A ports. One of the USB-C ports can output 60W, while the other is limited to 27W. The USB-A connections can reach 18W. Additionally, it has a solar panel input. GRECELL T300 Portable Power Station GRECELL T300 Portable Power Station GRECELL T300 Portable Power Station See price at Amazon Save $44.00 Limited Time Deal! Automatic limited time deal Now, if you need some more power, this is my favorite power station that is still easy to carry around. It has a much larger 230.88Wh battery capacity, which is enough to fully charge an average smartphone about 25 times. It can do much more than juice your phone up, though. The GRECELL T300 has a 330W stable output, with support for 600W surges. This means it can also power things like laptops, tablets, or even smaller appliances. Despite having so much power, it is still pretty portable at 9.61 x 6.72 x 6.97 inches and 7.3 pounds. Port availability is pretty nice, too. It has an AC outlet, which is the one that can handle those higher wattages. Additionally, there are two USB-C outlets with a 60W output, and there are also a couple of 18W USB-A connections. Additionally, you can take advantage of a car socket output. This one also has a light, and I would argue it's a more helpful one, as it is more like an actual flashlight, as opposed to a lamp-style general light. And like the other options, it also supports solar panel input. Catch these deals while you can! While not the most exciting, these middle-ground batteries are the most helpful. I have plenty of batteries I test for content here at Android Authority, and the GRECELL T300 is the one I use the most.
News.com.au
19 hours ago
- Business
- News.com.au
High Voltage: Chevron jumps on the DLE bandwagon in the USA
Our High Voltage column wraps all the news driving ASX stocks with exposure to lithium, cobalt, graphite, nickel, rare earths, and vanadium. Chevron has jumped on the direct lithium extraction bandwagon in the USA's Smackover Formation in Texas and Arkansas, picking up two leasehold acreage positions comprising ~125,000 net acres in the lithium-brine rich region. The oil major joins the likes of ExxonMobil who are looking to extract battery grade lithium from brines, leveraging its experience in subsurface, drilling, and resource extraction into Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE). The tech has similarities to conventional oil production, and instead of relying on traditional evaporation methods, extracts lithium from the brine and injects the remaining water back into the reservoir. It's also faster and has a smaller environmental footprint than evaporation ponds. 'This acquisition represents a strategic investment to support energy manufacturing and expand U.S.-based critical mineral supplies,' said Jeff Gustavson, president of Chevron New Energies president Jeff Gustavson said. 'Establishing domestic and resilient lithium supply chains is essential not only to maintaining U.S. energy leadership but also to meeting the growing demand from customers. 'This opportunity builds on many of Chevron's strengths including subsurface resource development and value chain integration.' Here's what Chevron envisages the process will look like. Cute. ASX listed US lithium hopefuls Anson Resources (ASX:ASN) Anson was an early mover in the movement to extract lithium rich brines from oil and gas reservoirs with its Paradox lithium project in Southern Utah. Boasting a +1Mt lithium carbonate equivalent resource, the company has moved to expand its footprint via the Green River lithium project in Utah, where Anson just announced a resource estimate or 103,000t, including 19,000t in the indicated category. The resource is based on drilling of the Bosydaba #1 well, which only represents around 24% of the property area, leaving room for significant exploration upside. Recent testwork also showed a >99% average rejection rate of impurities including sodium, calcium, magnesium and potassium. Rejecting more than 99% of impurities paves the way for a higher purity lithium carbonate product for use in electric vehicle batteries, which translates to low purification costs. US industrial giant Koch was brought on board for that industry leading pilot program. Over at Paradox, Anson recently received approval from the US Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management to begin western expansion resource drilling, with the plan to enter the Mineral Canyon Fed 1-3 and Sunburst 1 wells. The wells are located approximately 1km from historic lithium-rich assayed brines previously sampled from several historic oil and gas wells in the 'Big Flat' area. Jindalee Lithium (ASX:JLL) Jindalee owns the McDermitt Lithium Project in Oregon, which earlier this year was placed on the FAST-41 list by the Trump Administration. Listed as a Transparency Project on the register after an April 18 executive order from President Donald Trump, the listing could lead to faster permitting for the project, one of 10 identified by the US Government as its first wave of critical minerals projects supported by a previous March 20 exec order to increase domestic mineral production. The project, located near the site of America's first new lithium mine to hit FID in years, Thacker Pass, hosts an ore reserve of 251Mt at 1751ppm for 2.34Mt of lithium carbonate equivalent material. A PFS last year suggested it would produce 47,500tpa of lithium carbonate in the first 10 years of the 40 year operation at a C1 unit cost of US$8080/t. The company's Exploration Plan of Operations (EPO) is currently in the final stages of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review with an Environmental Assessment recently published for public comment. Chariot Corporation (ASX:CC9) Chariot has stakes in both hard rock and clay-hosted lithium assets in Wyoming, Nevada and Oregon. The company is focused on its Black Mountain project, where it is exploring for a large-scale resource and testing the viability of a pilot mine. It also holds the Resurgent project in Nevada, a claystone project in the style of Thacker Pass and McDermitt. The Black Mountain pilot's proposed modular plant design would reduce upfront costs, offer flexibility to scale up rapidly, and provide short-term cash flow. A second phase RC drilling program kicked off back in November with the objective of defining a small-scale lithium resource that may support the establishment of the pilot mine. ioneer (ASX:INR) INR owns the Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada and secured approval from the US Bureau of Land Management on the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) last year, marking the final hurdle in the federal permitting process. In a record-setting deal for an Australian company, ioneer received a $US996m ($1.6b) 20-year loan from the US Department of Energy to develop an on-site processing facility at the project. The company lifted resources at the asset by 45% in March to 510Mt containing 3.97Mt of lithium carbonate equivalent and 14.66Mt of boric acid equivalent. If it can be developed ahead of Thacker Pass it would be the first new lithium mine in the US in almost 60 years and the first new boron mine in almost 100. INR also recently announced a ~US$16 Million (~A$25 Million) placement at 10 cents per share (Aussie) to complete a strategic partnering process and move on to a final investment decision for the project. Battery Metals Winners and Losers Here's how a basket of ASX stocks with exposure to lithium, cobalt, graphite, nickel, rare earths, magnesium, manganese and vanadium is performing >>> Code Company Price % Week % Month % Six Month % Year Market Cap XTC XTC Lithium Limited 0.2 19900% 19900% 19900% 19900% $17,528,272 ADD Adavale Resource Ltd 0.002 100% 33% 0% -60% $4,574,558 PVT Pivotal Metals Ltd 0.012 71% 71% 50% -29% $10,886,711 VR8 Vanadium Resources 0.021 62% 50% -30% -67% $11,850,129 SRL Sunrise 0.745 51% 64% 239% 91% $77,144,511 IXR Ionic Rare Earths 0.012 50% 50% 100% 9% $63,209,109 ENT Enterprise Metals 0.003 50% 50% -25% -25% $2,953,293 LU7 Lithium Universe Ltd 0.009 50% 80% 0% -40% $7,859,796 YAR Yari Minerals Ltd 0.013 44% 86% 333% 225% $7,211,249 GCM Green Critical Min 0.025 43% 79% 317% 733% $61,360,707 DTM Dart Mining NL 0.004 33% 0% -60% -78% $3,594,167 MTM MTM Critical Metals 0.665 30% 171% 343% 1915% $311,733,850 LOT Lotus Resources Ltd 0.2025 27% 13% 9% -45% $485,793,226 EVR Ev Resources Ltd 0.0075 25% 50% 275% 49% $11,915,020 BCA Black Canyon Limited 0.1 25% 69% 52% 11% $12,446,467 A11 Atlantic Lithium 0.15 25% 11% -43% -62% $107,437,834 EUR European Lithium Ltd 0.051 24% -2% 46% -2% $92,491,614 WSR Westar Resources 0.006 20% 20% -14% -33% $1,993,624 ATM Aneka Tambang 0.995 20% 2% 6% -7% $1,297,131 KAI Kairos Minerals Ltd 0.031 19% 11% 138% 244% $81,558,278 CNB Carnaby Resource Ltd 0.37 17% 19% 4% -27% $86,787,766 ESR Estrella Res Ltd 0.052 17% 37% 154% 1056% $106,701,757 REE Rarex Limited 0.021 17% -13% 133% 50% $19,323,444 AX8 Accelerate Resources 0.007 17% -22% 0% -84% $5,580,321 M24 Mamba Exploration 0.014 17% 0% 17% -18% $4,132,319 OM1 Omnia Metals Group 0.014 17% 56% -82% -82% $2,822,192 SRI Sipa Resources Ltd 0.015 15% 25% 7% 0% $6,245,975 RAS Ragusa Minerals Ltd 0.015 15% -12% 25% -17% $1,996,383 GBR Greatbould Resources 0.071 15% 4% 58% 15% $54,775,639 VRC Volt Resources Ltd 0.0045 13% -10% 13% -10% $23,423,890 SGQ St George Min Ltd 0.0315 13% 21% 26% 21% $85,530,318 LML Lincoln Minerals 0.0045 13% 13% -18% -25% $8,410,279 LCY Legacy Iron Ore 0.009 13% 0% 13% -33% $87,858,383 HAW Hawthorn Resources 0.055 12% 0% 34% -21% $18,425,859 BUR Burleyminerals 0.046 12% -12% -24% -56% $8,333,696 JLL Jindalee Lithium Ltd 0.425 12% -11% 107% 32% $31,768,445 ITM Itech Minerals Ltd 0.03 11% -14% -41% -52% $5,295,897 LYC Lynas Rare Earths 9.46 10% 23% 44% 57% $8,933,517,628 E25 Element 25 Ltd 0.23 10% 7% -13% -6% $51,437,790 CHN Chalice Mining Ltd 1.585 9% 40% 42% 17% $601,046,387 DLI Delta Lithium 0.185 9% -10% 9% -16% $136,142,940 NWC New World Resources 0.052 8% 73% 174% 63% $185,810,650 IPT Impact Minerals 0.0065 8% 8% -31% -60% $25,709,645 G88 Golden Mile Res Ltd 0.013 8% -7% 44% 18% $7,075,222 L1M Lightning Minerals 0.065 8% 7% -10% -6% $7,026,326 EV1 Evolutionenergy 0.014 8% 40% -42% -58% $5,077,107 TLG Talga Group Ltd 0.43 8% -9% -1% -24% $200,020,931 PSC Prospect Res Ltd 0.16 7% 14% 88% 7% $115,327,180 REC Rechargemetals 0.016 7% 7% -16% -54% $3,854,850 PGD Peregrine Gold 0.165 6% 14% 32% -20% $13,575,639 STM Sunstone Metals Ltd 0.017 6% 31% 183% 70% $103,070,554 DVP Develop Global Ltd 4.805 6% 31% 114% 115% $1,325,284,105 FBM Future Battery 0.019 6% -5% 0% -49% $13,463,221 TKM Trek Metals Ltd 0.077 5% 28% 250% 157% $45,177,660 LPM Lithium Plus 0.064 5% 7% -30% -61% $8,501,760 RAG Ragnar Metals Ltd 0.022 5% 22% 10% 29% $9,479,720 IPX Iperionx Limited 4.45 5% 39% -3% 123% $1,461,757,426 MHC Manhattan Corp Ltd 0.023 5% 5% 5% -31% $5,402,675 BC8 Black Cat Syndicate 0.8675 5% 6% 43% 234% $633,214,718 DRE Dreadnought Resources Ltd 0.0125 4% -4% 25% -40% $60,954,000 TOR Torque Met 0.13 4% 35% 160% -13% $64,854,956 IG6 Internationalgraphit 0.054 4% 6% 20% -31% $9,484,358 PFE Pantera Lithium 0.0135 4% 4% -25% -63% $6,396,080 PEK Peak Rare Earths Ltd 0.28 4% 0% 166% 56% $98,592,651 PEK Peak Rare Earths Ltd 0.28 4% 0% 166% 56% $98,592,651 GL1 Globallith 0.15 3% -9% -17% -47% $36,642,497 EMC Everest Metals Corp 0.15 3% 0% 11% 20% $33,619,688 COB Cobalt Blue Ltd 0.061 3% 9% -12% -20% $26,245,492 NTU Northern Min Ltd 0.031 3% 15% 48% -11% $267,428,986 EG1 Evergreenlithium 0.031 3% -14% -56% -39% $6,806,927 TVN Tivan Limited 0.099 3% -6% 14% 43% $217,121,138 OCN Oceanalithiumlimited 0.068 3% 106% 172% 71% $11,455,850 FRS Forrestaniaresources 0.072 3% 16% 454% 38% $22,668,137 PNN Power Minerals Ltd 0.06 3% 0% -34% -48% $7,387,039 JMS Jupiter Mines. 0.2 3% 8% 48% -33% $392,208,352 KZR Kalamazoo Resources 0.088 2% -3% 10% 6% $19,306,629 CWX Carawine Resources 0.095 2% -5% -2% -5% $22,431,918 BM8 Battery Age Minerals 0.055 2% 4% -48% -67% $6,704,050 MLX Metals X Limited 0.56 2% 4% 40% 44% $514,107,092 RNU Renascor Res Ltd 0.06 2% -24% 7% -29% $155,130,046 ARN Aldoro Resources 0.31 2% -3% 3% 370% $56,386,965 BNR Bulletin Res Ltd 0.062 2% -17% 63% 59% $18,204,026 ARU Arafura Rare Earths 0.1675 2% -7% 46% 2% $418,935,877 FTL Firetail Resources 0.08 1% 33% -2% 3% $30,782,266 RXL Rox Resources 0.2875 1% -3% 60% 113% $212,438,162 WA1 Wa1Resourcesltd 14.61 0% 9% 7% -10% $988,650,330 PVW PVW Res Ltd 0.012 0% -8% -25% -48% $2,386,857 FLG Flagship Min Ltd 0.049 0% -39% -11% -69% $10,960,159 QXR Qx Resources Limited 0.003 0% -25% -25% -63% $3,930,987 RIL Redivium Limited 0.004 0% 0% 0% 33% $13,609,422 LPD Lepidico Ltd 0.002 0% 0% 0% -33% $17,178,371 MRD Mount Ridley Mines 0.002 0% 0% -33% -80% $1,556,978 CZN Corazon Ltd 0.002 0% 0% 0% -67% $2,369,145 MAN Mandrake Res Ltd 0.019 0% 6% -14% -41% $11,917,938 RLC Reedy Lagoon Corp. 0.0015 0% 0% -25% -50% $1,165,060 STK Strickland Metals 0.135 0% 17% 59% 23% $305,418,573 CLA Celsius Resource Ltd 0.007 0% 17% -30% -36% $21,948,419 MNS Magnis Energy Tech 0.042 0% 0% 0% 0% $50,378,922 BKT Black Rock Mining 0.028 0% 0% -18% -46% $38,205,437 SBR Sabre Resources 0.009 0% 13% -10% -47% $3,550,157 ADV Ardiden Ltd 0.145 0% 0% 7% 7% $9,377,626 AAJ Aruma Resources Ltd 0.01 0% 0% -17% -38% $2,775,727 JRV Jervois Global Ltd 0.011 0% 0% -8% -39% $29,730,402 VML Vital Metals Limited 0.002 0% 0% 0% -43% $11,790,134 CHR Charger Metals 0.042 0% -16% -33% -40% $3,329,071 ALY Alchemy Resource Ltd 0.005 0% -17% -29% -38% $5,890,381 LEL Lithenergy 0.37 0% 0% 0% -4% $41,440,581 MRC Mineral Commodities 0.026 0% 0% 0% 18% $25,596,288 MOH Moho Resources 0.004 0% -43% -11% 14% $2,981,656 WKT Walkabout Resources 0.095 0% 0% 0% -17% $63,769,838 CNJ Conico Ltd 0.007 0% 0% -42% -30% $1,905,017 BOA BOA Resources Ltd 0.02 0% 5% 0% -5% $2,467,057 SLZ Sultan Resources Ltd 0.005 0% -29% -17% -50% $1,157,350 MQR Marquee Resource Ltd 0.009 0% 13% -40% -25% $5,024,723 EFE Eastern Resources 0.031 0% 15% -6% -48% $3,656,608 EMS Eastern Metals 0.01 0% 0% 0% -67% $1,394,262 FG1 Flynngold 0.033 0% 38% 18% 43% $12,913,444 GSM Golden State Mining 0.007 0% -22% -13% -26% $1,955,594 OB1 Orbminco Limited 0.001 0% 0% -40% -60% $3,197,568 LMG Latrobe Magnesium 0.009 0% -31% -57% -80% $24,952,605 KOR Korab Resources 0.008 0% 0% 0% 33% $2,936,400 CMX Chemxmaterials 0.026 0% 0% 0% -50% $3,354,580 NC1 Nicoresourceslimited 0.1 0% 33% 11% -23% $11,110,552 GRE Greentechmetals 0.043 0% -10% -41% -71% $4,485,699 CMO Cosmometalslimited 0.016 0% 0% 13% -59% $5,154,170 OMH OM Holdings Limited 0.3 0% -12% -18% -31% $222,214,472 CRR Critical Resources 0.0035 0% 0% -30% -61% $9,149,774 SCN Scorpion Minerals 0.019 0% 6% 46% 19% $9,957,068 RBX Resource B 0.025 0% -11% -31% -29% $2,879,612 AKN Auking Mining Ltd 0.008 0% 14% 60% -62% $4,598,230 RR1 Reach Resources Ltd 0.008 0% -27% 14% -53% $6,995,451 EMT Emetals Limited 0.003 0% 0% -40% -40% $2,550,000 AVW Avira Resources Ltd 0.007 0% 0% -65% -65% $1,610,000 NWM Norwest Minerals 0.013 0% 30% -24% -39% $11,620,303 ASO Aston Minerals Ltd 0.022 0% 29% 144% 69% $28,491,414 THR Thor Energy PLC 0.01 0% 0% -17% -38% $7,107,898 ODE Odessa Minerals Ltd 0.006 0% 20% 0% 100% $9,597,195 LNR Lanthanein Resources 0.001 0% -33% -67% -71% $4,215,272 CLZ Classic Min Ltd 0.001 0% 0% 0% -67% $2,790,942 OD6 Od6Metalsltd 0.026 0% 4% -13% -47% $4,172,167 ETM Energy Transition 0.047 0% -2% 38% 88% $69,813,391 M2R Miramar 0.003 0% 0% -25% -65% $2,990,470 TAR Taruga Minerals 0.009 0% 0% -10% 29% $6,423,787 RR1 Reach Resources Ltd 0.008 0% -27% 14% -53% $6,995,451 AOA Ausmon Resorces 0.002 0% 33% 0% -33% $2,622,427 DM1 Desert Metals 0.022 0% 16% -4% 0% $9,288,018 LNR Lanthanein Resources 0.001 0% -33% -67% -71% $4,215,272 KNI Kunikolimited 0.12 0% -17% -40% -27% $10,430,912 LLM Loyal Metals Ltd 0.13 0% 53% 30% -33% $13,095,298 LLL Leolithiumlimited 0.332997 0% 0% 0% 0% $401,204,047 SRN Surefire Rescs NL 0.0015 0% -40% -55% -78% $3,729,668 SLM Solismineralsltd 0.091 0% 15% 25% -4% $11,812,221 ASR Asra Minerals Ltd 0.002 0% -20% -33% -50% $7,983,396 NIC Nickel Industries 0.7075 -1% 7% -14% -16% $3,124,753,830 VTM Victory Metals Ltd 0.815 -1% -12% 99% 196% $94,168,554 FRB Firebird Metals 0.078 -1% 4% -10% -55% $11,104,189 IDA Indiana Resources 0.076 -1% -4% 27% 74% $49,490,399 NVA Nova Minerals Ltd 0.35 -1% 8% 27% 75% $114,664,083 1AE Auroraenergymetals 0.059 -2% -24% 28% -8% $10,743,824 PTR Petratherm Ltd 0.285 -2% 0% -2% 1681% $98,500,209 ARL Ardea Resources Ltd 0.395 -2% -1% 20% -23% $84,165,166 KFM Kingfisher Mining 0.05 -2% 0% 22% -21% $2,470,890 MHK Metalhawk. 0.485 -2% 3% 73% 833% $53,522,728 CXO Core Lithium 0.089 -2% -10% 9% -1% $195,014,415 ILU Iluka Resources 3.685 -2% -10% -28% -42% $1,619,825,940 NVX Novonix Limited 0.405 -2% -27% -33% -40% $254,448,618 BUX Buxton Resources Ltd 0.038 -3% 9% -5% -48% $13,006,734 ZNC Zenith Minerals Ltd 0.038 -3% -17% -7% -45% $12,353,962 SYR Syrah Resources 0.2775 -3% -31% 54% -29% $270,983,652 SYR Syrah Resources 0.2775 -3% -31% 54% -29% $270,983,652 CTM Centaurus Metals Ltd 0.36 -3% -3% -3% -19% $178,812,437 KOB Kobaresourceslimited 0.035 -3% -16% -56% -75% $6,132,990 BMM Bayanminingandmin 0.034 -3% 17% -33% -39% $3,500,484 A8G Australasian Metals 0.067 -3% -3% -13% -12% $3,878,612 PLL Piedmont Lithium Inc 0.091 -3% -13% -41% -41% $51,110,378 WR1 Winsome Resources 0.135 -4% -18% -67% -83% $33,535,350 FGR First Graphene Ltd 0.026 -4% -33% -7% -52% $19,469,152 AXE Archer Materials 0.26 -4% 4% -33% -29% $66,260,223 WC8 Wildcat Resources 0.13 -4% -26% -35% -63% $181,516,739 LM1 Leeuwin Metals Ltd 0.13 -4% -7% 117% 141% $13,104,830 S32 South32 Limited 2.945 -4% -1% -13% -19% $13,431,657,421 DEV Devex Resources Ltd 0.075 -4% -10% -16% -77% $33,126,800 GW1 Greenwing Resources 0.025 -4% -17% -38% -39% $7,224,358 VMC Venus Metals Cor Ltd 0.115 -4% 10% 74% 51% $22,554,799 AZI Altamin Limited 0.023 -4% 0% 5% -35% $13,213,567 GED Golden Deeps 0.022 -4% 22% -12% -46% $3,896,765 ABX ABX Group Limited 0.041 -5% -9% 17% -18% $10,288,257 MEK Meeka Metals Limited 0.1525 -5% 22% 91% 362% $440,248,405 WC1 Westcobarmetals 0.02 -5% 25% 54% -48% $4,375,969 KNG Kingsland Minerals 0.08 -5% -24% -47% -57% $5,804,873 AVL Aust Vanadium Ltd 0.0095 -5% -21% -21% -37% $86,346,581 QPM QPM Energy Limited 0.037 -5% -14% -30% 12% $95,961,021 AUZ Australian Mines Ltd 0.009 -5% -10% -14% 13% $12,586,609 ARR American Rare Earths 0.26 -5% 4% -2% 8% $137,004,291 1MC Morella Corporation 0.017 -6% -6% -43% -73% $6,196,617 MLS Metals Australia 0.017 -6% -6% -19% -15% $12,388,232 DYM Dynamicmetalslimited 0.255 -6% -9% -4% 70% $12,516,506 ASN Anson Resources Ltd 0.047 -6% -15% -16% -53% $65,176,617 CY5 Cygnus Metals Ltd 0.094 -6% 31% -18% 81% $80,006,377 KM1 Kalimetalslimited 0.078 -6% -9% -35% -74% $6,462,102 GLN Galan Lithium Ltd 0.091 -6% -13% -21% -48% $91,007,948 LKE Lake Resources 0.029 -6% -15% -29% -42% $52,291,344 BHP BHP Group Limited 36.45 -7% -8% -9% -15% $187,101,073,782 AGY Argosy Minerals Ltd 0.014 -7% -26% -51% -84% $21,838,814 PNT Panthermetalsltd 0.014 -7% 8% 27% -31% $5,115,377 CDT Castle Minerals 0.083 -7% -2% 38% -57% $9,280,766 IGO IGO Limited 4.075 -7% -5% -19% -33% $3,119,943,390 HAS Hastings Tech Met 0.27 -7% -21% -16% 0% $50,993,856 HRE Heavy Rare Earths 0.037 -8% 23% 16% 47% $7,697,254 LTR Liontown Resources 0.66 -8% -19% 20% -35% $1,627,701,337 SMX Strata Minerals 0.012 -8% -14% -40% -52% $2,938,226 LRV Larvottoresources 0.59 -8% -11% 27% 490% $255,633,730 LIN Lindian Resources 0.115 -8% -4% 39% 5% $139,610,668 AZL Arizona Lithium Ltd 0.0055 -8% -39% -54% -74% $31,621,887 BSX Blackstone Ltd 0.088 -8% 19% 226% 96% $63,138,355 AQD Ausquest Limited 0.055 -8% 2% 511% 337% $76,524,445 KTA Krakatoa Resources 0.011 -8% 22% 10% -8% $6,821,474 VHM Vhmlimited 0.22 -8% -6% -53% -41% $55,785,389 AR3 Austrare 0.053 -9% -15% -47% -40% $11,447,318 EGR Ecograf Limited 0.3 -9% -9% 237% 122% $131,698,228 SRZ Stellar Resources 0.015 -9% -12% 0% -17% $33,276,009 WCN White Cliff Min Ltd 0.02 -9% -31% 18% 43% $50,681,109 PAT Patriot Resourcesltd 0.059 -9% -3% 16% 5% $9,601,347 S2R S2 Resources 0.068 -9% -25% 1% -35% $33,523,788 PLS Pilbara Min Ltd 1.29 -9% -17% -41% -60% $4,183,309,008 ASL Andean Silver 1.05 -9% 24% 14% 46% $168,300,180 QEM QEM Limited 0.038 -10% -31% 15% -71% $8,983,213 WIN WIN Metals 0.019 -10% -17% 0% -32% $10,451,104 LIT Livium Ltd 0.009 -10% -10% -47% -50% $15,214,564 RMX Red Mount Min Ltd 0.009 -10% 13% 0% -10% $4,184,620 MRR Minrex Resources Ltd 0.009 -10% 6% 13% -10% $9,763,808 IMI Infinitymining 0.009 -10% 0% -31% -67% $3,807,142 GRL Godolphin Resources 0.009 -10% 0% -40% -53% $4,039,860 EMH European Metals Hldg 0.17 -11% -24% 6% -39% $36,302,823 INR Ioneer Ltd 0.1025 -11% -24% -32% -29% $260,817,252 AXN Alliance Nickel Ltd 0.032 -11% -3% -18% -16% $23,226,868 PMT Patriotbatterymetals 0.235 -11% -6% -25% -64% $134,826,735 SUM Summitminerals 0.031 -11% -11% -76% -94% $2,745,858 RVT Richmond Vanadium 0.115 -12% -21% -48% -62% $24,097,161 MEI Meteoric Resources 0.115 -12% 5% 40% -32% $280,423,534 SYA Sayona Mining Ltd 0.015 -12% -6% -40% -57% $173,149,440 GAL Galileo Mining Ltd 0.11 -12% -12% 0% -52% $21,738,742 TMB Tambourahmetals 0.022 -12% -8% -8% -66% $3,235,981 NMT Neometals Ltd 0.073 -12% -9% 0% -27% $56,168,031 ENV Enova Mining Limited 0.007 -13% -13% 17% -53% $10,203,200 ANX Anax Metals Ltd 0.007 -13% -13% -36% -77% $6,179,653 MIN Mineral Resources. 22.47 -13% -15% -35% -63% $4,439,355,264 PGM Platina Resources 0.02 -13% -5% 5% -9% $12,463,607 NH3 Nh3Cleanenergyltd 0.031 -14% 15% 72% 182% $16,938,144 AS2 Askarimetalslimited 0.006 -14% -33% -54% -89% $2,425,024 LSR Lodestar Minerals 0.006 -14% -14% -63% -80% $1,910,543 RON Roninresourcesltd 0.165 -15% -18% 0% 32% $6,661,877 VUL Vulcan Energy 3.49 -15% -24% -41% -16% $785,035,632 CRI Criticalim 0.016 -16% -6% 33% -41% $43,159,178 PUR Pursuit Minerals 0.037 -16% -16% -66% -75% $3,740,024 CAE Cannindah Resources 0.026 -16% -41% -38% -55% $18,930,079 INF Infinity Lithium 0.015 -17% -32% -40% -71% $7,088,881 EVG Evion Group NL 0.015 -17% -17% -35% -17% $6,523,800 TON Triton Min Ltd 0.005 -17% -17% -38% -58% $7,841,944 AM7 Arcadia Minerals 0.015 -17% -25% -17% -70% $1,760,751 GT1 Greentechnology 0.02 -17% -20% -65% -73% $9,028,231 WMG Western Mines 0.145 -17% -33% 0% -58% $14,518,252 EMN Euromanganese 0.19 -17% -10% 0% -46% $12,357,768 ASM Ausstratmaterials 0.585 -18% 8% 23% -25% $112,431,223 PBL Parabellumresources 0.045 -18% 0% -13% 13% $2,803,500 BYH Bryah Resources Ltd 0.012 -20% 200% 300% 71% $10,439,442 RGL Riversgold 0.004 -20% 0% 33% -33% $7,576,707 TMX Terrain Minerals 0.002 -20% -33% -33% -43% $4,497,113 FIN FIN Resources Ltd 0.004 -20% -33% -20% -56% $2,779,554 KGD Kula Gold Limited 0.007 -22% -13% 6% -38% $6,448,776 ICL Iceni Gold 0.061 -24% 5% -8% -10% $19,876,355 LEG Legend Mining 0.006 -25% -25% -40% -54% $17,468,863 CTN Catalina Resources 0.003 -25% 50% 7% 7% $7,278,057 TEM Tempest Minerals 0.003 -25% -40% -40% -67% $3,072,310 TKL Traka Resources 0.001 -33% -33% 0% -33% $3,188,685 XTC XTC Lithium Limited 0.2 19900% 19900% 19900% 19900% $17,528,272 ADD Adavale Resource Ltd 0.002 100% 33% 0% -60% $4,574,558 PVT Pivotal Metals Ltd 0.012 71% 71% 50% -29% $10,886,711 VR8 Vanadium Resources 0.021 62% 50% -30% -67% $11,850,129 SRL Sunrise 0.745 51% 64% 239% 91% $77,144,511 Weekly Small Cap Standouts Vanadium Resources (ASX:VR8) The company's subsidiary, Vanadium Resources (VanRes) has signed an MoU with China Precious Asia Limited (CPAL) for a magnetite ore supply agreement from its world-class Steelpoortdrift vanadium project in South Africa. VanRes will supply CPAL with an average of 100,000 metric tons of magnetite ore per month over the two-year term of the non-binding direct shipping ore agreement. VR8 says the deal is expected to unlock early revenues and operating cashflows in support of the company's staged development and funding strategy for the project. It also positions VR8 to become a near-term producer by monetising its substantial resource base (+180 years), while retaining full flexibility to scale into full development as vanadium market conditions improve. 'Through our ongoing strategic equity and offtake process, it became increasingly apparent that there is a compelling opportunity to potentially transition the company toward near-term production, even at this low point in the vanadium market cycle,' executive chairman Jurie Wessels said. 'This has been made possible by our advanced permitting status and the suite of valuable minerals within Steelpoortdrift's ore, which contains not only vanadium credits but also iron-rich magnetite. 'Based on the company's internal assessments and the volumes proposed under the MoU, we anticipate that a DSO operation at Steelpoortdrift has the potential to generate material positive operating cashflows for VR8 and its shareholders. 'While the MoU is non-binding, the level of engagement and interest from CPAL gives me confidence that a binding and value-accretive commercial agreement can be reached.' Ionic Rare Earths (ASX:IXR) This week the company announced the expanded focus of its Viridion joint venture with Viridis Mining and Minerals to potentially develop a US-based rare earth refinery. That's in addition to a proposed Brazilian based rare earth refinery and a magnet recycling facility. IXR previously completed internal scoping study for a US-based heavy REO refinery, using Ionic Technologies' separation and refining IP, which will now be updated through Viridion to fast-track initial estimates for both Brazilian and US refining capacity to facilitate stakeholder discussions. A potential US rare earth refinery would have the capacity to obtain mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC) from Viridis' Colossus project in Brazil, plus other similar ionic adsorption clay deposits to enable the flow of magnet and heavy rare earths into the US manufacturing base. 'Viridion has made substantial progress in very rapid time, with the recent delivery of Brazil's first locally sourced recycled magnet REOs, followed importantly by the announcement of financial support from the Brazilian Government,' MD Tim Harrison said. 'With the United States focused on addressing its critical shortages of domestic rare earths, Viridion is now working to examine how it could play a role in building a sovereign and sustainable US rare earth supply chain, building on our plans to facilitate Brazil's rare earths drive. 'IonicRE's international expansion strategy now encompasses the UK/Europe, Asia, South and North America, as we work with our global partners to build an ex-China rare earths supply chain.' Green Critical Minerals (ASX:GCM) GCM has completed the construction and commissioning phases of its commercial-scale Very High Density (VHD) graphite plant with first production imminent. The plant features a modular design with Module 1 now complete and operational. Line 2 of the pilot plant was designed so that it could easily be converted into the first module of a scalable, multi-module production plant – and the company has now accelerated its transition to commercial production by transforming the Line 2 Pilot Plant into the first stage of its full-scale VHD graphite plant GCM believes the completion of the production plant significantly enhances manufacturing capabilities, signalling a step forward in commercialisation of its proprietary VHD graphite technology. The VHD) graphite blocks offer superior heat transfer and dissipation compared to traditional materials like aluminium and copper, making them ideal for high performance electronics and a range of other sectors like aerospace, defence, medical and manufacturing. This material is especially important for cooling infrastructure in AI data centres, with GCM recently securing a deal with GreenSquareDC, a leading Australian data centre operator.
