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Aurora Labs has completed the design and initial testing of its AU4 40kg thrust micro gas turbine, marking a significant step in UAV propulsion technology. The company is now focusing on scaling production and deepening defence sector partnerships following strong international engagement.

Western Yilgarn NL reports a substantial 168.3 million tonne inferred bauxite resource at Julimar West and progresses exploration at its New Norcia gallium-bauxite project, supported by a $520,000 capital raise.

Iondrive Limited confirms strong financial metrics for its proprietary DES battery recycling technology, progressing pilot plant development and divesting exploration assets to sharpen focus on commercialisation.

ARB Corporation Limited reported a 5.9% increase in sales revenue to $361.7 million for the half year ended December 2024, while profit margins slightly contracted. Strategic acquisitions in the US and Australasia underpin the company’s cautious optimism for future growth.

Green Critical Minerals has announced a major breakthrough with its VHD Graphite technology, delivering thermal diffusivity far surpassing copper and aluminium, promising a revolution in AI and high-performance electronics cooling.

Axel REE has engaged SRK Consulting and ANSTO to initiate a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate and metallurgical testing for rare earth elements and gallium at its flagship Caladão Project in Brazil, marking a pivotal step in developing one of the world’s few combined REE and gallium resources.

Meridian Energy's January 2025 report reveals a sharp drop in national hydro storage and inflows, coinciding with one of the driest Januarys on record and a notable dip in retail sales volumes.

Austal Limited has landed a landmark A$270 million contract to design and build a 130-metre hydrogen-ready high-speed ferry for Sweden’s Gotlandsbolaget, marking a major step in sustainable maritime transport.

Tivan Limited has secured $9 million through a share placement backed by institutional and sophisticated investors, aiming to fund key fluorite and vanadium projects alongside general working capital needs.

South32 reported a robust US$360 million net profit for H1 FY25, driven by strong commodity prices and operational execution, while investing heavily in growth projects like Hermosa and returning US$169 million to shareholders.

South32 Limited reported a strong first half of fiscal 2025, driven by improved operational performance and a streamlined portfolio following the sale of Illawarra Metallurgical Coal. The company announced a fully-franked interim dividend and maintained its production guidance despite some operational challenges.

Magnum Mining & Exploration is recalibrating its supply chain strategy in response to new U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium, engaging with Chinese partners and advancing its Buena Vista iron project.