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Brazilian Critical Minerals has reported exceptional results from its in-situ recovery trials at the Ema rare earth project, achieving rare earth concentrations far exceeding in-situ grades and securing strong local government backing.

Meteoric Resources has confirmed the Caldeira Rare Earth Project as a world-class, long-life asset with a maiden Ore Reserve and strong Pre-Feasibility Study results, while advancing pilot plant commissioning in Brazil.

Brazilian Critical Minerals has successfully produced a high-grade mixed rare earth carbonate containing 50% total rare earth oxides from low-grade field leach solutions at its Ema Project, validating its in-situ recovery process and commercial viability.

ABx Group is set to begin drilling at its T8 Rare Earths discovery in northern Tasmania, targeting expansion of high-grade dysprosium and terbium mineralisation critical for advanced technologies.

Prospech Limited reports steady progress on rare earth element metallurgy at its Korsnäs project and promising gold-silver drill results in Slovakia, backed by a fully subscribed $2.1 million capital raising.

Patronus Resources confirms exceptional uranium grades from recent drilling at Thunderball, revealing a new geological model that could unlock over 30km of prospective ground in the Pine Creek Project.

ABx Group reports outstanding impurity removal results from bulk sample tests at its Deep Leads rare earth project, retaining over 98% of critical rare earths and advancing towards a mixed rare earth carbonate product sample in late 2025.

Axel REE Limited has announced a significant inferred rare earth mineral resource of 233 million tonnes at its Caladão Project in Brazil, highlighting strong metallurgical recovery prospects that could substantially increase resource size.

OD6 Metals has selected an innovative process flowsheet for its Splinter Rock Rare Earth Project, achieving approximately 75% recovery of key rare earths with superior product purity and optimized costs. This milestone sets the stage for advanced testing and mining studies as the company advances toward production.

Critica Limited reports strong preliminary beneficiation results from its Jupiter rare earths project, achieving consistent ~95% mass rejection and a 6–10x uplift in rare earth grades. A closed-circuit pilot plant is now under construction to optimise recovery and advance product development.

Lindian Resources has appointed DRA Pacific to lead the Kangankunde Stage 2 Expansion Study, aiming to scale rare earths production amid strong market demand. This move follows the recent Final Investment Decision for Stage 1, targeting first production in 2026.

Moab Minerals has upgraded its Manyoni Uranium Project resource by 25%, now totaling 27.19 million pounds of U3O8 at 136ppm grade, with promising shallow mineralisation suited for cost-effective strip mining.