Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Group adjusted EBITDA increased by 120% compared to the same period in 2024, reaching ZAR 10 billion, and even excluding the 45X credits, it was still 51% higher [5][6] - Net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio improved to 0.89 times, significantly below the market's earlier projections [6] - The total fair value of 45X credits is projected to increase to ZAR 12.6 billion by 2034, representing 32% of the acquisition value of the Stillwater operations [7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - South African PGM operations produced 840,400 ounces, a 4% decrease year-on-year, with underground operations consistent at 750,000 ounces [59] - South African gold operations saw a 36% increase in average gold price received, reaching slightly more than ZAR 1.8 million per kilogram, while adjusted EBITDA increased by 118% to ZAR 4.8 billion [65][66] - U.S. PGM operations produced 141,000 ounces at an all-in sustaining cost of $1,207 per ounce, reflecting a 41% decrease in costs compared to pre-restructuring [74] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gold prices increased by 26% in the first half of the year, with average trading volumes reaching $329 billion per day, the highest for any half-year period on record [48] - PGM prices have rallied due to tight supply, with platinum prices outperforming driven by lower mine supplies [49] - Lithium market remains oversupplied, with average prices just over $9,000 per ton, affecting profitability for a third of lithium supply [56] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on commodity diversification, particularly in gold and lithium, to stabilize earnings during volatile market cycles [25] - A multipolarity strategy is being implemented to enhance local supply of critical minerals, including a petition for a palladium trade remedy [8][26] - The company is investing in brownfield projects with low capital intensity to improve competitiveness and efficiency [28] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's increasing earnings trend and decreasing leverage, indicating a positive outlook for future performance [9] - The company acknowledges the challenges posed by geopolitical tensions and tariff impacts on market demand, particularly in the U.S. [46] - Future growth is anticipated in the PGM and lithium markets, despite current pressures, with a focus on sustainable practices and stakeholder engagement [30][57] Other Important Information - The company has launched a petition against unwrought palladium imports from Russia, addressing unfair trade practices [78] - The acquisition of Metalex is expected to enhance the company's recycling footprint and contribute to earnings [43] - The company is assessing the Burnstone project for potential future development [29] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the outlook for dividend payments? - The company has decided not to pay dividends at the interim stage but will review this at year-end, with confidence in returning to dividend-paying territory if commodity prices remain stable [41] Question: How is the company addressing safety concerns? - The company reported three fatalities during the reporting period but noted improvements in safety frequency rates and a commitment to eliminating fatal incidents [21][22] Question: What are the expectations for the lithium market? - The lithium market is currently oversupplied, but the company remains bullish on long-term demand driven by electrification, forecasting a healthy CAGR for battery electric vehicle production [57]

Core Viewpoint - The Peruvian Judiciary has ruled in favor of American Lithium Corp.'s subsidiary, Macusani Yellowcake S.A.C., rejecting petitions regarding the title ownership of 32 disputed concessions, allowing the company to advance its projects without legal uncertainty [1][2][3]. Group 1: Legal Developments - The Supreme Court of Peru unanimously rejected the petitions filed by INGEMMET and MINEM, deeming them unfair and inadmissible, thus concluding a seven-year legal process [2]. - The company consistently maintained that there were no grounds for the Supreme Court to assume jurisdiction over the case [2]. Group 2: Company Statements - Andrew Bowering, Executive Chairman of American Lithium, expressed satisfaction with the court's decision, emphasizing that the company never lost title to the disputed concessions and can now focus on advancing its projects [3]. Group 3: Company Overview - American Lithium is developing two of the world's largest advanced-stage lithium projects and the largest undeveloped uranium project in Latin America, including the TLC claystone lithium project in Nevada and the Falchani hard rock lithium project in Peru [4]. - All three projects have undergone robust preliminary economic assessments, showing significant expansion potential and strong community support [4].

Equity Raising Overview - Core Lithium is undertaking an equity raising comprising a placement of approximately A$50 million and a share purchase plan (SPP) of up to A$10 million[50] - The offer price for the placement and SPP is A$0105 per share, representing a 125% discount to the last traded price of A$0120 on 26 August 2025[50] - The placement involves the issue of approximately 4762 million new shares[50] - The SPP is available to eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand, allowing them to apply for up to A$30,000 worth of new shares[50] Use of Funds - The company plans to use the funds raised for long-lead items (A$58 million), BP33 box cut and decline development (A$250 million), operational readiness activities (A$92 million), and general working capital and costs of the offer (A$294 million)[51] Finniss Lithium Project - The Finniss Lithium Project has an Ore Reserve of 107Mt at 129% Li2O and a Mineral Resource of 485Mt at 126% Li2O[54] - The project aims for an average future annual production of 205ktpa (SC6 eq)[41] - The project anticipates low operating costs of A$690 – A$785/t FOB SC6 eq excluding royalties[41] Production and Cost Optimization - The company is optimizing the mine plan, simplifying the flowsheet, and increasing throughput to 12Mtpa[57] - Underground mining at BP33 is expected to deliver low mining costs of A$63 - A$72/t of ore[58] - Plant upgrades will result in a 20% increase in throughput capacity to 12Mtpa[65]

Core Viewpoint - Enertopia Corporation provides an update on its WT Lithium Project, highlighting progress in resource claims and ongoing discussions with third-party service providers to produce battery-grade lithium from its lithium claystone [1][2][3]. Group 1: Project Updates - The company has paid for its 88 West Tonopah Lode claims covering 1,818 acres to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for the year ending September 1, 2026 [2]. - Enertopia is in talks with third-party service providers in the lithium industry to produce battery-grade lithium from the WT project's Li claystone, aiming to derisk the project and potentially tokenize a royalty [3][4]. Group 2: Resource Potential - The WT lithium project hosts an at/near surface drilled resource that remains open at depth, indicating the potential for significant additional resources [4]. Group 3: Company Overview - Enertopia Corp. defines itself as an Energy Solutions Company focused on modern technology and green technologies to build shareholder value [6].

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Core Viewpoint - Galan Lithium Limited has successfully completed all conditions for a $20 million share placement to the Clean Elements Fund, enabling the company to proceed with the construction of the Hombre Muerto West (HMW) lithium project, with first production expected in H1 2026 [1][3][9]. Funding and Placement Details - The $20 million placement was executed at a significant premium to the prevailing share price and required shareholder approvals, which were obtained on August 22, 2025 [2][4]. - The settlement of the placement will occur in two equal tranches of $10 million, with the first tranche expected within the next 5 business days and the second tranche no later than November 22, 2025 [4]. Project Development and Production Timeline - The funding from the placement will allow Galan to finalize the HMW Phase 1 construction throughout 2025, targeting first production of lithium chloride concentrate in the first half of 2026 [3][9]. - The HMW project is positioned to produce 4,000 tons per annum (4ktpa) of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) [9]. Project Quality and Competitive Position - Due diligence by Clean Elements Fund has confirmed HMW as a world-class lithium project, noted for its exceptional scale and grade, with the highest lithium grades in Argentina and a low impurity profile [5][7][9]. - The project's brine quality allows for a low-cost evaporation process, positioning Galan as a high-margin, globally competitive lithium producer [7][8].

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Highlights VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Q2 Metals Corp. (TSX.V: QTWO | OTCQB: QUEXF | FSE: 458) ("Q2" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the successful results of the first phase of metallurgical test work on drill core samples collected from the 2024 drill program at the Cisco Lithium Project (the "Project" or the "Cisco Project"), located within the greater Nemaska traditional territory of the Eeyou Istchee James Bay, Quebec, Canada. The objective of the preliminary ...

Financial Performance - The company reported net income of US$226.0 million or US$0.79 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025, a significant recovery from a net loss of US$(655.9) million or US$(2.30) per share for the same period last year [2][6] - Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was US$558.3 million, representing 26.8% of revenues, down from US$752.5 million or 31.6% of revenues for the same period in 2024 [3][6] - Total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2025, were US$2,079.3 million, a decrease of 12.6% compared to US$2,378.1 million reported for the same period in 2024 [3][6] Quarterly Results - For the second quarter of 2025, net income was US$88.4 million or US$0.31 per share, a decrease of 58.6% from US$213.6 million or US$0.75 per share in the second quarter of 2024 [4][6] - Gross profit for the second quarter of 2025 was US$253.6 million, down 34.0% from US$383.9 million in the second quarter of 2024 [4][6] - Revenues for the second quarter of 2025 totaled US$1,042.7 million, a decrease of 19.4% compared to US$1,293.6 million for the same quarter in 2024 [4][6] Market Conditions and Operations - The CEO noted that the company faced lower lithium market prices in the second quarter, impacting contract volumes and total sales [5] - Despite the challenges, the company expects sales volumes from its Salar de Atacama operations to grow by approximately 10% compared to the previous year [5] - The Kwinana refinery in Australia, a joint venture with Wesfarmers, has completed construction and achieved first product production, with a ramp-up period expected to take 18 months [5]

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