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Sovereign Metals has recovered a heavy rare earth monazite concentrate from its Kasiya project tailings, revealing concentrations of critical elements that surpass those of the world’s largest producers. This discovery could add a lucrative by-product stream at minimal cost, enhancing Kasiya’s strategic value amid tightening global supply chains.

Everest Metals Corporation, in partnership with Edith Cowan University, has won a $490,500 grant to accelerate its innovative rubidium extraction technology at the Mt Edon project, positioning Australia to establish its first sovereign rubidium supply.

ABx Group has extended its rare earth discovery in northern Tasmania with new scout drilling revealing high-grade mineralisation rich in critical heavy rare earths. Positioned near surface and aligned with Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve, ABx’s findings could reshape supply chains for these vital elements.

MRG Metals has completed its acquisition of the Garies Rare Earth Project, adding a high-grade, magnet-rich rare earth asset in South Africa to its portfolio. This move significantly boosts the company’s exposure to critical minerals essential for emerging technologies.

Delta Lithium has updated its Mt Ida Mineral Resource Estimate, revealing one of the world’s highest-grade rubidium oxide resources alongside lithium and tantalum, while advancing drilling and processing studies.

Critical Metals Corp reports robust 2025 drilling results at the Tanbreez Rare Earths Project, confirming consistent high-grade rare earth mineralisation with strategic metals. These findings underpin plans for resource growth and mine development.

Talga Group reports significant high-grade gallium and other critical elements from surface sampling at its Aero Project in Sweden, highlighting the site's growing strategic importance amid rising global demand for technology metals.

PWR Holdings has secured a US$9.1 million follow-on contract to supply advanced cooling solutions for a US government aerospace and defence project, extending its involvement through FY 2027.

IRIS Metals has identified significant high-grade rubidium mineralisation at its Beecher Project in South Dakota, complementing its existing lithium resources and positioning the project as a leading multi-commodity critical minerals asset in the US.

Siren Gold Limited has reported exceptional first assay results from its Queen Charlotte Antimony-Gold Project in New Zealand, revealing multiple high-grade gold and antimony intersections. These findings set the stage for a maiden drilling program in 2026, highlighting the project's strategic importance in critical minerals.

Magnum Mining has resumed drilling at its Palmares and Azimuth rare earth projects in Brazil, advancing high-grade targets with assay results expected by the end of January.

AdAlta Limited and its subsidiary AdCella have partnered with Shanghai Cell Therapy Group to co-develop a pioneering CAR-T cancer therapy targeting solid tumours outside China. This collaboration aims to bring a novel, armored immunotherapy with promising clinical results to global markets.