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Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: AR3) reported robust progress at its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, delivering a high-purity Mixed Rare Earth Oxide pathway with near-complete rare earth recovery and improved heap leach performance. Concurrently, the company defined new uranium targets at Overland with drilling imminent, supported by a strengthened balance sheet following a $6 million placement and government grants.

First Graphene has demonstrated a significant carbon reduction in cement roof tiles through a UK production trial with FP McCann, using graphene-enhanced cement to lower emissions and material use.

Adisyn Ltd has landed a A$14 million placement led by heavyweight institutional investors following two major graphene technology milestones in semiconductors and stealth drone materials.

Metal Powder Works nearly doubled its powder revenue in Q1 2026 while maintaining strong margins, secured its first NATO defence contract under the UK Ministry of Defence’s Project TAMPA, and advanced its Next Gen powder production system on schedule.

Pure Resources has deepened its partnership with Rice University to develop carbon nanotube fibre thermal management technology aimed at AI and defence markets, leveraging its Garnet Hills graphite for a vertically integrated IP pipeline.

Matrix Composites & Engineering has agreed to a full acquisition by Advanced Innergy Holdings at $0.40 per share, delivering shareholders a premium of up to 68% over recent trading prices. The deal, backed unanimously by Matrix’s board, awaits shareholder and court approval with completion targeted for July 2026.

Eden Innovations has unveiled EdenShield®, a new division focused on commercialising advanced carbon nanotube-enhanced materials and dual-fuel systems for defence and critical infrastructure, aiming to tap into a rapidly expanding global aerospace and defence market.

Amaero Ltd (ASX:3DA) has signed a Master Purchasing Agreement worth A$7.8 million for titanium alloy powders, underpinning plans to double production in FY2027 amid strong demand across multiple sectors.

6K Additive has commenced a major expansion of its Burgettstown facility, supported by a $23.4 million U.S. Defense Production Act grant and $31.4 million raised in its ASX IPO, aiming to increase production capacity five-fold by the end of 2026.

Pure Resources Limited has entered a legally binding R&D collaboration with Rice University to develop cutting-edge carbon nanotube fibre thermal management systems using graphite from its Garnet Hills Project. The partnership includes joint intellectual property ownership and a planned $3 million equity placement to fund exploration and downstream initiatives.

Pure Resources has launched a cutting-edge research collaboration with Rice University to develop carbon nanotube fibre thermal management systems, leveraging graphite from its Garnet Hills Project. The initiative is backed by a $3 million equity raise to fund exploration and downstream material innovation.

Matrix Composites & Engineering has received a non-binding, indicative proposal from Advanced Innergy Holdings to acquire all shares at $0.40 each. The offer is conditional and under review by the Matrix board.