Empire Metals will start pilot-scale testing at its Pitfield titanium project in Western Australia within weeks, working toward a scoping study in the first quarter of 2027. Central Asia Metals completed its all-share acquisition of Cygnus Metals, adding the Chibougamau copper-gold project in Québec to its portfolio. Atlantic Lithium has set its first court hearing for November 5 on Huayou's proposed $210 million takeover, which has now secured Australian foreign investment approval. S&U has secured two new securitisation facilities worth up to £600 million. Pantheon International said its net asset value per share rose 2.2% in September to 546.3p and that it spent £36.1 million on share buybacks.
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