Neometals (ASX: NMT) and Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) announce that their 70:30 joint venture, Reed Advanced Materials (RAM), has agreed with Livent USA Corp. (a Rio Tinto subsidiary) to extend their MoU for collaboration on the ELi Process™ lithium technology. The 12-month extension will allow RAM and Rio Tinto to:

🧪 Complete testing of new lithium brine feedstock
🔋 Integrate De Nora’s electrolysis system into the ELi Process™ pilot program

Impact Minerals (ASX:IPT) has started 2026 with a number of developments across its high purity alumina (HPA) and exploration portfolio. Through its 50%-owned subsidiary Alluminous, the company has secured a deal to qualify the HiPurA® HPA process for advanced battery applications. It`s also progressing its Lake Hope HPA Project, preparing for near-term drilling at the Commonwealth Gold-Silver Project under its JV with Kuniko, and has expanded its position at Broken Hill through the acquisition of the historic Huonville gold district. Managing Director Dr Mike Jones joins The Stock Network’s Lel Smits to discuss what lies ahead for Impact Minerals.

✨ Alluminous–C4V technology collaboration
⚙️ Lake Hope HPA project and process optimisation
🗓️ Execution priorities across HPA and exploration in 2026

Orbminco (ASX:OB1) has revealed an interim update on its 100%-owned Majestic North Gold Project in Western Australia.

⛏️ Secured $5.0m in firm commitments via a two-tranche placement at 1.6c/share
⚒️ Proceeds to fast-track resource drilling and development at Majestic North Gold Project
💎 High-grade shallow gold confirmed at southern margin of the resource
🗓️ Updated JORC Mineral Resource targeted for Mar/Apr 2026

"The Company, together with its Technical Committee, continues to review results as they are received, ahead of our planned Mineral Resource update in late March/early April 2026.

In addition, we welcome the support of existing and new shareholders via our Capital Raising and look forward to putting those funds to good use in the future swiftly moving forward with our Majestic North development plans.” Duncan Gordon, Orbminco Chair

Prime Financial Group (ASX:PFG) is an integrated advice, capital and asset management group built around connected advice at scale. With around $1.9 billion in funds under management, a 27-year track record and a global footprint, Prime is positioned at the centre of several powerful structural tailwinds reshaping the Australian mid-market and ahead of presenting at Wholesale Investor`s Emergence 2026, Partner – Sales & Distribution Darren Reed speaks with The Stock Network’s Lel Smits about where growth is coming from next.

📈 Structural growth themes
📊Private markets and mid-market opportunity

👉 Wholesale Investor`s Emergence 2026
🗓 18-20 February, 2026
📍 Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney

CuFe (ASX:CUF), Emmerson Resources (ASX:ERM) and Tennant Minerals (ASX:TMS) strategic Tennant Creek Copper Alliance has successfully been awarded grants totalling $600,000 from the Northern Territory and Federal Governments.

🤝 Alliance members to match funding for Feasibility Study
🏭 Multi-user minerals processing facility under study
📅 Study completion targeted June 2026

1414 Degrees (ASX:14D) has achieved the first significant technical performance milestone in its SiNTL™ silicon anode program, reaching 500 mAh/g capacity ahead of the commercialisation schedule.

🚀 SiNTL™ silicon anode achieved 500 mAh/g, reaching its first development milestone ahead of schedule
⚡ Performance matches current best-in-class commercial silicon anodes, validating the material design
📈 Clear pathway to 600 mAh/g defined, targeting around 20% above current commercial benchmarks
🏭 Low-temperature, scalable synthesis process compatible with existing anode manufacturing
🔬 Anode testing underway using SiPHyR™ graphitic carbon, creating potential downstream value
🌍 Positioned to capitalise on a rapidly growing silicon-anode market, forecast to exceed USD $20.8bn by 2034

“This milestone demonstrates that SiNTL is not just a research program; it is a commercial platform in development. As performance improves and scalability is validated, the strategic relevance of this technology to battery manufacturers and OEM supply chains becomes increasingly clear.” Dr Peter Yaron, 1414 Degrees Chief Technology & Operations Officer

“The performance data confirms that the silicon composite architecture and synthesis approach are delivering the electrochemical characteristics required for next-generation anode materials. The ability to systematically link material structure to battery performance is what enables predictable scaling and ongoing improvement, which is critical for commercial deployment.” Professor Michael Wagner, SiNTL inventor

Venari Minerals NL (ASX:VMS) has delivered a milestone with the release of its maiden Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate at the 100%-owned Red Mountain Lithium Project in Nevada, USA. The maiden Mineral Resource Estimate comes amid a sharp resurgence in lithium prices and growing forecasts of a global supply deficit. Venari Executive Director and CEO Matt Healy joins The Stock Network’s Lel Smits to discuss the significance of the maiden resource, how Red Mountain compares globally, and what’s next as the project moves into its next phase of advancement.

⛰️ Maiden MRE confirms scale and grade at Red Mountain
⛏️ High-grade core and open-ended growth potential
⚒️ Next steps: drilling, metallurgy and exploration momentum

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