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OD6 Metals has launched its first systematic exploration in six decades at the Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada, targeting historically high-grade deposits and expansive alteration zones. The program aims to unlock new fluorspar discoveries critical to advanced technologies.

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.

BluGlass has embarked on a A$1.25 million development program with a major US defence prime, receiving an initial A$560,000 order to develop cutting-edge visible GaN lasers for aerospace and defence applications.

Metal Powder Works has partnered with CenterLine to develop Kirksite alloy powders for cold spray automotive tooling, targeting a USD 100-300 million market. This collaboration aims to enhance tooling repair speed and cost-efficiency in the automotive sector.

Aurora Labs reported a 15% revenue decline and a 12% increase in net loss for H1 2026, yet marked a strategic breakthrough with its first defence propulsion order and a successful $5.5 million capital raise.

PWR Holdings Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with revenues climbing 27.8% and net profit rising 38.6%, underpinned by strategic expansion in motorsports and aerospace sectors. The company also announced a higher fully franked interim dividend of 3 cents per share.

Australian Vanadium Limited has broadened its Optimised Feasibility Study to include high purity vanadium products aimed at aerospace, defence, and advanced manufacturing sectors, aligning with evolving critical minerals demand without delaying project timelines.

Amaero Ltd reported a remarkable 367% revenue increase to A$7.76 million for H1 FY2026, supported by a $50 million capital raise and exclusive supply agreements with industry leaders. Despite widening losses, the company is accelerating capacity expansion and securing key partnerships in aerospace and defence.

Fortuna Metals has confirmed it is exempt from Malawi’s 2025 raw mineral export ban, provided it processes rutile and graphite locally before export. This regulatory clarity positions the company to develop premium mineral products for high-value markets.

Aurora Labs has marked a significant milestone by securing its first purchase order for micro gas turbine engines, alongside strategic MOUs with major defence groups and a $5.5 million capital raise to fuel growth.

Apollo Minerals has regained its exploration permit for the Couflens Project in southern France, unlocking access to the historic Salau tungsten-gold mine and promising significant exploration upside amid rising commodity prices.

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.