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ioneer Ltd has raised approximately US$50.4 million through an institutional placement to fund the advancement of its Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada towards a Final Investment Decision in the second half of 2026. The capital injection supports project readiness, environmental permitting, and early works for this strategically significant US critical minerals asset.

Ioneer Ltd has raised US$50 million through a share placement to accelerate development of its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project, positioning itself as a key U.S. supplier of critical minerals.

BluGlass Limited has extended its contract with the U.S. Department of War by A$1.05 million and appointed a refreshed Board to accelerate its commercial growth in visible laser technology. The company is advancing its GaN laser portfolio amid a US$100 million project pipeline and ongoing R&D investments.

Cavalier Resources has reported significant gold assay results from its Miranda Target drilling near the Crawford Gold Project, underpinning strong project economics in a revised Pre-Feasibility Study.

WAM Active Limited has announced a $51.4 million entitlement offer priced at a 7.8% discount, alongside a $19.3 million placement, aiming to capitalise on its recent robust portfolio performance and deliver attractive dividends to shareholders.

Actinogen Medical’s pivotal XanaMIA trial for Alzheimer’s disease has received a green light from its independent Data Monitoring Committee to continue, reinforcing confidence in the drug’s safety and efficacy profile.

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd has raised A$24.7 million through a strongly supported placement to advance its Kvanefjeld Project and strategic acquisitions, positioning itself for growth amid ongoing arbitration challenges.

Alma Metals has reported its most extensive and highest-grade copper intersections to date from the Briggs Copper JV Project, prompting a swift move to prefeasibility studies. The company also strengthened its balance sheet with a $2.1 million capital raise.

Atomic Eagle Limited has announced a substantial uranium exploration target at its Muntanga Project in Zambia, supported by promising drilling results that suggest significant resource expansion potential.

Critica Limited has confirmed repeatable high-grade rare earth product quality at its Jupiter Project, delivering an 86% TREO concentrate and demonstrating gallium by-product potential. The company also secured an oversubscribed $8 million placement to fund pilot operations and a scoping study.

Codeifai Limited has secured shareholder approval to acquire QuantumAI Secure, a cutting-edge quantum-secure platform, marking a strategic pivot into AI-enhanced cybersecurity. Despite a mixed quarterly revenue performance, the company is poised for growth with expanded AI capabilities and fresh capital.

HeraMED has secured pivotal US commercial agreements and achieved a key Australian regulatory milestone, positioning itself for scalable growth in digital maternity care.

Cauldron Energy Limited has unveiled significant uranium discoveries at its Yanrey Project, bolstering its resource base as uranium prices surge on strong global demand and strategic investments.

Kaiser Reef Limited reported a robust December quarter with nearly 7,000 ounces of gold produced at Henty, a 29% increase in gold reserves, and a strengthened cash position of A$43.1 million.

PTR Minerals has reported significant expansion of its Rosewood Titanium Project, confirming extensive high-grade mineralisation and securing $12 million to accelerate development.

IperionX has completed commissioning of its titanium powder and component manufacturing facilities, setting the stage for a major production scale-up backed by US Department of War funding. The company is progressing commercial contracts and advancing its critical minerals project in Tennessee.

Central Petroleum has secured a letter of intent for a long-term gas supply contract through 2034 and expanded its exploration portfolio into the Otway and Cooper Basins, setting the stage for multiple new wells and production growth.

WAM Active Limited has launched a $70.7 million entitlement offer at a 7.8% discount, complemented by a $19.3 million placement, following a stellar 40.6% year-to-date portfolio performance. The capital raise aims to fuel further investment in Australian equities.

Tolu Minerals Limited reports steady progress at its Tolukuma Gold Mine, advancing a major mine expansion project targeting 500 tonnes per day production by the first quarter of 2027. Key infrastructure developments, drilling expansion, and processing plant refurbishments underpin the company’s growth strategy.

White Energy Company Limited has bolstered its balance sheet with a $3.2 million entitlement offer while progressing multiple Australian mineral exploration projects and expanding commercial trials of its Binderless Coal Briquetting technology in South Africa.

Kingsgate Consolidated has delivered a stellar December quarter, boosting cash reserves by 56% and maintaining robust production guidance for FY26 amid favourable gold and silver prices.

Papyrus Australia has taken a significant step towards commercialisation with a $4.2 million supply contract and the near completion of its Adelaide Rapid Prototyping and R&D Facility.

Black Rock Mining has marked a significant milestone at its Mahenge Graphite Project with an official groundbreaking ceremony and robust funding progress, setting the stage for rapid development in Tanzania.

Artrya Limited has converted three US foundation partners into commercial customers, generating its first fee-per-scan revenues, while progressing FDA clearance for its Salix Coronary Flow module and expanding its clinical study network.