【SMM Info Flash Aluminium】Nannan Aluminium et Huanyu Qiankun signent un accord pour le développement de matériaux aérospatiaux

VBX is reshaping the development strategy for its Wuudagu bauxite project, in Western Australia raising AUD 7 million (USD 5 million) to advance its definitive feasibility study (DFS) while ending an indicative prepayment and offtake deal with thyssenkrupp Materials Trading Asia (TKMTA). The Wuudagu bauxite DFS is now expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027, later than the previously targeted second half of 2026. VBX said the additional time and funding will allow it to incorporate cost and schedule improvements identified by preferred contractors and potential project partners. The funding package comprises AUD 4.5 million (USD 3.2 million) in firm commitments from new and existing strategic and institutional investors at AUD 0.64 (USD 0.46) per share, along with the conversion of AUD 2.5 million (USD 1.8 million) in unsecured loan notes held by managing director Ryan de Franck, subject to shareholder approval. The placement price represents a 15.5 per cent discount to the five-day volume-weighted average price. Morgans Corporate and Petra Capital acted as joint lead managers.

On September 27, Xiangxin Technology announced that, in light of changing market conditions and adjustments to its overall operational layout, the company has decided to reduce the allocated proceeds for the "Changshu Power Battery Housing Production Base Construction Project"—one of the projects funded by its 2022 private placement of A-shares—by RMB 50 million. These funds will instead be reallocated to increase the investment in the "Yibin Power Battery Housing Production Base Expansion Project."

Recently, the Shandong Provincial Development and Reform Commission released the *Decision of the CPC Shandong Provincial Committee and the Shandong Provincial People's Government on Commending Advanced Collectives and Individuals in the Development of the Shandong Green, Low-Carbon, and High-Quality Development Pilot Zone*. Weiqiao Pioneering Group was honored with the title of "Advanced Collective" in this initiative. Established by the provincial Party committee and government in support of the major national strategy to build the country's first pilot zone for green, low-carbon, and high-quality development, this award targets entities across all sectors of the province. Recipients were selected through a rigorous process involving tiered recommendations and competitive evaluation based on criteria such as strong political leadership, significant performance, outstanding reform and innovation, efficient coordination, solid resource support, and a clear commitment to green principles. The commendation aims to recognize entities that have demonstrated dedication and achieved remarkable results in driving the transition from old to new growth drivers, cultivating new quality productive forces, and advancing a comprehensive green transformation, thereby showcasing the province's achievements in this field.