Completion of the acquisition of Cormetech

(LSE:JMAT) Johnson Matthey Plc has completed the acquisition of CORMETECH Inc. on 23rd July 2026. The acquisition was previously announced on 28th May 2026. The sale of Catalyst Technologies was completed on 17th July 2026. The combination of JM's Clean Air Solutions business and Cormetech will create a global leader in stationary emissions control, with a significant presence in the rapidly growing data centre market. Johnson Matthey Plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (JMAT). The company is registered in England & Wales number: 00033774. The Legal Entity Identifier number is 2138001AVBSD1HSC6Z10.

Iridium Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results

(NASDAQ:IRDM) Iridium Communications Inc. reported second quarter 2026 total revenue of $225.2 million, a 4% increase versus the comparable period of 2025. Net income was $9.7 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $22.0 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2025. Operational EBITDA (OEBITDA) for the second quarter of 2026 was $119.1 million, as compared to $121.3 million for the prior-year period. The company ended the second quarter with 2,627,000 total billable subscribers, up from 2,483,000 for the year-ago period. On June 28, 2026, Iridium entered into a definitive agreement with Rocket Lab Corporation under which Rocket Lab will acquire the company, with the transaction expected to be completed in mid-2027, subject to approval by Iridium stockholders and other customary closing conditions. Iridium acquired Aireon LLC on July 2, 2026, with an aggregate purchase price payable of approximately $366.7 million, of which 50% was paid in cash at closing and the remaining 50% deferred in the form of a $183.4 million loan from the sellers. The company paid its second quarter dividend of $0.15 per share of common stock on June 30, 2026, resulting in a total payment of $16.2 million to stockholders.

US$750,000 Strategic Partnership Payment Received

(AIM:KZG) Kazera Global plc announced that it has received the initial advance payment of US$750,000 from South Africa AT Investments (Pty) Ltd ("SAI") under the long-term Mining Cooperation and Production Sharing Agreement between SAI and the Company's South African subsidiary, Whale Head Minerals (Pty) Ltd ("WHM"). The Agreement provides that SAI will fund 100% of the capital expenditure, mining and processing operating costs, infrastructure, equipment deployment and working capital required for the mining and processing operations. WHM retains a continuing 20% entitlement to HMS production and ownership of its mining rights and permits. A further advance payment of US$1.75 million is payable by SAI upon the grant of the 2A Mining Right. The Company also recently received US$500,000 under the Hebei Settlement Agreement. The Board does not anticipate any requirement for further drawdowns under the existing loan facility provided by Richard Jennings. The company projects that the comprehensive Mine Plan will establish production and HMC grade targets for the project.

A Greenland Deposit Just Got Its First U.S.-Compliant Resource Report, and the Indicated Grade Jumped 36%

(NASDAQ: GRML) Greenland Mines Ltd. reported that independent consultant SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd. has completed the first SEC S-K 1300-compliant Technical Report Summary for its Skaergaard project in southeast Greenland, with an updated Mineral Resource Estimate effective July 3, 2026. The estimate increased indicated contained palladium-equivalent metal by 31% to 15.0 million ounces and raised indicated grade by 36% to 3.04 g/t PdEq compared to the project's 2022 estimate. Inferred contained PdEq metal rose 24% to 17.49 million ounces. The company attributed the upgrade to improved geological modeling and updated metal price assumptions, including gold at US$3,500 per ounce. Greenland Mines said its 2026 field program is underway, spanning drilling, bulk sampling, engineering, environmental and geotechnical work to support evaluation of both open-pit and underground mining scenarios at Skaergaard. The report provides the regulatory foundation to advance toward an Initial Assessment under S-K 1300. Greenland Mines describes itself as a Nasdaq-listed company with two operating divisions: Mining, focused on Skaergaard and, subject to closing of a previously announced transaction, the Sarfartoq neodymium-praseodymium rare earths project in southwest Greenland; and Biotech, including Klotho's KLTO202 program with a primary indication in ALS.

Production Report for the Second Quarter 2026

(LSE:VALT) Valterra Platinum Limited reported own-mined metal-in-concentrate (M&C) production up 13% to 525,700 ounces for the second quarter ending 30 June 2026, driven by improved performance at Amandelbult following the 2025 flooding. Total PGM production (5E+Au metal-in-concentrate) increased by 1% to 775,400 ounces, while purchase of PGM concentrate (POC) decreased by 18% to 249,700 ounces. Refined PGM production (excluding tolling) rose by 1% to 963,500 ounces, and PGM sales volumes decreased by 4% to 945,600 ounces. The total recordable injury frequency rate (TRIFR) at own operations increased by 10% to 1.41 per million hours, and there were two work-related fatalities during the quarter. The average realised basket price increased to R44,708/PGM ounce, or $2,710/PGM ounce, representing a year-on-year increase of 63% in rand terms and 80% in dollar terms. The company projects 2026 M&C and refined production between 3.0-3.4 million ounces, with cash operating unit cost guidance at R19,000-R20,000 per PGM ounce and a targeted all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of ~US$1,050 per 3E ounce.

Valterra Platinum Limited — Trading statement - six months ended 30 June 2026

(LSE: VALT) Valterra Platinum Limited announced that headline earnings for the six months ended 30 June 2026 are expected to be between R18.5 billion and R22.2 billion, compared to R1.2bn in the prior period. Headline earnings per share (HEPS) is expected to be between 7047 cents per share and 8456 cents per share, up from 473 cents per share in the prior period. Basic earnings are expected to be between R18.6 billion and R22.3 billion, compared to R0.6 billion in the prior period, and earnings per share (EPS) is expected to be between 7085 cents per share and 8494 cents per share, up from 223 cents per share in the prior period. The company reported an 18% increase in PGM sales volumes and an 85% increase in the PGM dollar basket price to $2801 per PGM ounce, which translated into a 66% increase in the PGM rand basket price to R45993 per PGM ounce. The uplift in volumes was driven by higher M&C output following flooding-related disruptions at Amandelbult in the first half of 2025. Taxation and royalties increased in line with increased earnings. The financial information in this announcement has not been reviewed or reported on by the Company's auditors.

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results

(TSX: PTM) Platinum Group Metals Ltd. reported its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 dated May 31, 2026, and provided an update on the Waterberg Project in South Africa. As of May 31, 2026, the Waterberg Project is owned by Waterberg JV Resources (Pty) Ltd., with Platinum Group holding a 37.42% direct interest and a further 12.97% indirect interest through Mnombo Wethu Consultants (Pty) Ltd. During the three months ended May 31, 2026, 1,059,233 Common Shares were sold under the 2026 ATM at an average price of $1.90 for gross proceeds of $2.01 million before costs of $0.05 million. For the nine months ended May 31, 2026, the company incurred a net loss of $2.88 million, with general and administrative expenses of $2.88 million and share-based compensation expense of $1.01 million. The company approved a supplemental budget of Rand 27.4 million (approx. $1.69 million) for the T-Zone Mining Study and a Stage Six Budget of Rand 92.1 million (approx. $5.11 million) for fiscal 2026. The company projects further approval of Rand 22.69 million (approx. $1.40 million) for the T-Zone Study as part of the fiscal 2027 budget and plans to advance the Waterberg Project to a development and construction decision, including arranging construction financing and concentrate offtake agreements.

Iridium Announces Commercial Availability of Iridium PNT ASIC, Bringing Resilient GNSS Protection to Devices Worldwide

(NASDAQ: IRDM) Iridium Communications Inc. announced the commercial availability of the Iridium PNT ASIC, a first-to-market chip designed to help protect GPS- and GNSS-dependent devices from jamming, spoofing, and other growing threats. Since the Iridium PNT ASIC's unveiling in October 2025, Iridium has received unprecedented demand from more than 150 organizations worldwide. The chip measures just 8 by 8 millimeters and weighs less than 0.2 grams. According to a 2019 study sponsored by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a GPS outage was estimated to cost the U.S. economy approximately $1 billion per day, and adjusted for inflation, that figure would exceed $1.3 billion per day in 2026. Recent incidents including the May 2026 in-flight jamming of United Kingdom Defence Secretary John Healey highlight increasing operational and safety risks associated with GNSS spoofing and jamming. Solace Communications and Skyband Systems are among Iridium's partners integrating the Iridium PNT ASIC into their products. The company projects further integration of assured PNT capabilities into next-generation solutions.

Antimony Resources Corp. (ATMY) (ATMYF) (K8J0) Appoints Former Director and Professor of the United States Military Academy as Advisory to the Board of Directors

(CSE: ATMY) (OTCQB: ATMYF) Antimony Resources Corp. announced the appointment of Mr. John M. Melkon as advisor to the Board. Mr. Melkon has been a Director and an Assistant Professor at the United States Military Academy since 2012 and is responsible for building and leading the Critical Minerals Consortium. The Bald Hill Antimony Project in southern New Brunswick, Canada, is described as a high-grade antimony deposit with mineable widths indicated by drilling, with the Main Zone outlined over 600 meters long and to a depth of at least 350 meters. Widths of mineralization average 4 to 5 meters and grades average 3% to 4% antimony, with an estimated potential quantity and grade of approximately 2.7 million tonnes with a grade between 3% and 4% antimony as reported in the 2025 Technical Report. New zones have been outlined by soil sampling approximately 3 kilometres south of the Main Zone on the newly acquired Second Run Claim. The company is focused on becoming a significant North American producer of antimony. Antimony Resources Corp. has not completed enough work to confirm the estimate, and the potential quantity and grade are conceptual in nature as there has been insufficient exploration to define a mineral resource.

Aftan Receives Initial US$500k Settlement Payment

(AIM:KZG) Kazera Global plc announced that African Tantalum (Pty) Ltd ("Aftan"), of which Kazera is the 100% shareholder, has received the initial US$500,000 payment under the settlement agreement with Hebei Xinjian Construction CC ("Hebei") announced by the Company on 22 June 2026. The US$500,000 has been received into Aftan's Namibian bank account and is now being processed for remittance to Kazera in accordance with applicable exchange control requirements. Richard Jennings, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Kazera, stated that receipt of the initial US$500,000 payment is an important milestone and confirms that Hebei has commenced performance under the settlement agreement. Kazera Global plc is focused on unlocking value through production growth and disciplined portfolio management. Production is building at its Whale Head Minerals (Heavy Mineral Sands) and Deep Blue Minerals (diamond) assets in South Africa's Northern Cape province. The company continues to assess new opportunities to expand its growth pipeline and deliver sustainable returns. The company projects significant value is expected to be delivered for Kazera and its shareholders.

Biotech Division of Greenland Mines Announces Australian Patent Grant for Klotho Gene Therapy Technology for Treatment of Neuromuscular Diseases

(NASDAQ:GRML) Greenland Mines Ltd announced that IP Australia has granted Australian Patent No. 2023252508, entitled "Treatment of Neuromuscular Diseases via Gene Therapy that Expresses Klotho Protein," covering technology exclusively licensed by the Company's Biotech Division. The patented technology was invented by researchers at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and collaborating institutions. The patent protects the use of a human gene therapy using a muscle-cell specific promoter operatively linked to a nucleic acid gene sequence encoding the human Klotho s-KL protein for treating motor impairment. The patent includes claims covering neuronal cells and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) containing the muscle-cell specific promoter and s-KL nucleic acid gene sequence, as well as other cellular delivery systems such as adeno-associated viral vectors (AAV) and non-viral vectors with muscle-cell and/or motor neuron-cell tropism. Greenland Mines Ltd operates two divisions: Mining, focused on the exploration and development of the Skaergaard Project in southeast Greenland and, subject to closing of the previously announced transaction, the Sarfartoq neodymium-praseodymium (Nd-Pr) rare earths project in southwest Greenland; and Biotech, including Klotho's KLTO‑202 primary indication for ALS. The company projects that Klotho has the potential to represent an entirely new therapeutic paradigm for treating motor neuron diseases. The company’s strategy is centered on building a multi-asset platform with exposure to rare earth magnet materials, precious metals, and select midstream processing opportunities.

Iridium Announces Release Date for Second-Quarter 2026 Financial Results

(NASDAQ: IRDM) Iridium Communications Inc. will release its financial results for the second quarter of 2026 on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. As previously announced on June 29, 2026, Iridium entered into a definitive agreement under which it will be acquired by Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB). Due to the pending transaction, the Company will not host a conference call to discuss its quarterly financial results. Iridium operates the world's only truly global mobile satellite network and delivers services that support safety-focused operations across aviation, maritime, government, industrial, and consumer markets. The company is a leader in satellite Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity and is advancing direct-to-device (D2D) communications based on open standards. Iridium innovates through an ecosystem of more than 500 technology and distribution partners, serving millions of customers worldwide. The second-quarter 2026 earnings press release will be available on the investor relations page of the Company's website.

Kazera Global — Strategic HMS Development Partnership Secured

(AIM: KZG) Kazera Global plc announced that its South African subsidiary, Whale Head Minerals (Pty) Ltd ("WHM"), has entered into a long-term Mining Cooperation and Production Sharing Agreement with South Africa AT Investments (Pty) Ltd ("SAI") for the development of its flagship Heavy Mineral Sands ("HMS") project. SAI will fund 100% of the capital expenditure, operating costs, infrastructure, equipment deployment, and working capital required for the operations covered by the Agreement. An initial advance payment of US$750,000 against future sales is payable within five Business Days of the Agreement becoming effective, with a further US$1.75 million cash inflow on the grant of the 2A Mining Right. WHM retains a cost-free 20% entitlement to all physical HMS products produced, while SAI is entitled to the remaining 80%. SAI is part of a major Chinese industrial group with reported FY2025 revenues of approximately RMB2 billion (c. £205 million) and substantial existing production capacity across zircon sand, zirconium silicate, and related value-added products. The company projects first production under the development programme by the end of 2026, with WHM's 20% production entitlement accruing from commencement of production. The Agreement covers both the Walviskop and 2A Projects for the life of the relevant mining rights, including any renewals and extensions.

Southern Palladium Metallurgy Lifts Bengwenyama PGM Recovery Outlook

(ASX: SPD) Southern Palladium has reported improved platinum group metal (PGM) and chromite recoveries from definitive feasibility study test work at its Bengwenyama project in South Africa. The optimised configuration delivered estimated full-plant chromite recovery of 85.6% at a concentrate grade of 42.2% chromium oxide, compared with the pre-feasibility study (PFS) assumption of 30% recovery at 42%. Overall PGM recovery increased to an estimated 87.6% from the earlier 85.3% assumption despite the use of a coarser primary grind. The estimated full-plant chromite recovery combines 40.1% through primary gravity separation with a further 45.5% from secondary fine-chromite flotation. At the optimised second-stage production rate of 2.4 million tonnes per annum of run-of-mine material, annual chromite concentrate output could increase to approximately 1.054Mt from the PFS assumption of 350,000t. Dense medium separation (DMS) test work showed that approximately 24% to 31% of feed mass could be rejected before milling and flotation while limiting PGM losses to between 1.2% and 2.2%. The definitive feasibility study (DFS) is due during the fourth quarter of 2026, and Southern Palladium expects the results to support a more efficient flowsheet with potential capital, operating cost, and by-product revenue benefits.

Blue Moon Announces Springer Tungsten 67,000 Metre Diamond Drill Program Focused on Resource Definition and Exploration and 18,000 Metre Historical Core Re-logging Program

(TSXV:MOON) (NASDAQ:BMM) Blue Moon Metals Inc. announced an update on its fully integrated 2026 exploration and resource definition program at the Springer Tungsten Project. The Springer facility is described as a largely permitted facility with a 1,200 tpd flotation plant, an oversized Ammonium Paratungstate or APT circuit, ancillary facilities, utilities, and a large unutilized conventional tailings dam. The company disclosed a 67,000 metre diamond drill program focused on resource definition and exploration. Additionally, an 18,000 metre historical core re-logging program is planned. The program includes systematic diamond drilling, validation of extensive historical datasets (including assaying of untested mineralized core), and the application of modern geoscience, geophysics, and engineering studies. Figures referenced in the announcement include cross sections of historical drill intercepts, collar location maps, and images of identified stockpiles and historical tailings of variable grade at Springer. The company aims to rapidly enhance the geological model and unlock the broader scale potential of the mineralized system.

Acquisition of additional interests in WHM and DBM

(AIM: KZG) Kazera Global plc has agreed to acquire additional interests in Whale Head Minerals (Pty) Ltd (WHM) and Deep Blue Minerals (Pty) Ltd (DBM) from PDNA Property Investments (Pty) Ltd for total cash consideration of ZAR 973,374 (US$60,000). Under the share purchase agreement, Kazera will acquire 21 ordinary shares in WHM (21% of WHM's issued share capital) and 6 ordinary shares in DBM (6% of DBM's issued share capital). ZAR 811,145 (US$50,000) is allocated to the WHM shares and ZAR 162,229 (US$10,000) to the DBM shares, with payment to be made from Kazera's existing cash resources. Following completion, Kazera's legal interest in WHM will increase from 70% to 91%, of which 79% will be for the benefit of Kazera, and its beneficial interest in DBM will increase from 74% to 80%. The company has seen a payment instruction from China for the US$500,000 due to a Company subsidiary from Hebei Xinjian Construction CC in relation to African Tantalum (Pty) Ltd (Aftan), and is in contact with relevant parties and advisers in Namibia to facilitate receipt of the funds. The company projects that completion is expected to take place in the coming days following execution of the relevant transfer and associated documentation and payment of the consideration.

Globex reports High-Grade Antimony Results on its Bald Hill Property and Drilling Starts at its Lac Escale Lithium Royalty

(CSE:ATMY, OTCQB:ATMYF, TSX-V:BRW, OTCQB:BRWXF) Antimony Resources Corp. and Brunswick Exploration Inc. have announced exploration updates in partnership with Globex Mining Enterprises Inc. Antimony Resources has reported high-grade antimony results from drilling on the Main Antimony Zone at the Bald Hill property in New Brunswick. The current drill program by Antimony Resources totals approximately 18,000 metres and aims to expand mineralization in the Main Zone and explore New Zones identified on the property. Brunswick Exploration Inc. has begun a new summer drilling program on its Mirage Lithium project totalling 4,000 metres. Globex Mining Enterprises Inc. holds a 3% GMR royalty on the Mirage lithium project claims (Lac Escale property). Antimony Resources intends to expand the mineralization in the Main Zone and explore the New Zones identified on the property.

Agreed completion date for sale of CT

(LSE:JMAT) Johnson Matthey Plc confirms that JM and Honeywell Technologies have agreed a completion date of 17 th July 2026 for the sale of JM's Catalyst Technologies business to Honeywell. The completion of the transaction will be subject to and in accordance with the provisions of the SPA dated 21 st May 2025 between JM and Honeywell (as amended). Johnson Matthey Plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (JMAT). The person responsible for the release of this announcement is Simon Price, General Counsel and Company Secretary of JM. Investor Relations contact is Louise Curran, Head of Investor Relations, at +44 20 7269 8235. Media contact is Gill Corish, Head of External Communications (Interim), at +44 20 7269 8001. JM will make a further announcement upon completion in due course.

Iridium Completes Acquisition of Aireon

(NASDAQ:IRDM) Iridium Communications Inc. announced that it has completed its acquisition of Aireon LLC, operator of the world's only space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) air traffic surveillance system. The completion of the acquisition expands Iridium's role in the aviation ecosystem by combining Aireon's space-based air traffic surveillance and aviation intelligence services with Iridium's global satellite communications network and resilient PNT capabilities. Aireon will continue operating as a wholly owned subsidiary focused on delivering industry-leading air traffic surveillance and aviation data services. Don Thoma will continue to serve as Aireon's Chief Executive Officer and will report to Iridium's Chief Executive Officer Matt Desch. Iridium operates the world's only truly global mobile satellite network and serves millions of customers worldwide through an ecosystem of more than 500 technology and distribution partners. The company is a leader in satellite Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity and is advancing direct-to-device (D2D) communications based on open standards to expand access to satellite services. The company projects continued investment in the technologies and innovations that it believes will make aviation safer, more efficient, and more resilient for decades to come.

Antimony Resources Corp. (ATMY) (ATMYF) (K8J0) Reports High-Grade Assays of Up To 33.40% Antimony (Sb) At Its Bald Hill Antimony Deposit

(CSE: ATMY) (OTCQB: ATMYF) Antimony Resources Corp. announced that it has received assay results from an additional four drill holes in the Main Zone at the Bald Hill Antimony Property. The current drill program is approximately 18,000 meters and is intended to expand mineralization in the Main Zone and explore New Zones. High-grade values included 13.14% Antimony (Sb) in drill hole BH-26-20 and 16.65% Sb and 33.40% Sb in drill hole BH-26-25, with mineralized zones averaging approximately 4.5 meters in thickness and a zone of 15.9 meters in drill hole BH-26-27. Drilling has outlined an antimony deposit in the Main Zone over 600 meters long and to a depth of at least 350 meters, with widths of mineralization averaging 4 to 5 meters and grades averaging 3% to 4% antimony. The estimated potential quantity and grade of the drilled area from the 2025 Technical Report is approximately 2.7 million tonnes with a grade between 3% and 4% antimony. Exploration in the New Zones is continuing with drilling on the Central Zone ongoing with over 2000 meters completed, and results can be expected in approximately two weeks. The company is focused on becoming a significant North American producer of antimony.

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