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Perpetual Resources has reported a successful maiden drilling campaign at its Igrejinha Project in Brazil, intersecting a significant 200m lithium-caesium pegmatite body. The company also advances its rare earths exploration at the Raptor Project, supported by a recent $500,000 capital raise.

Lindian Resources has advanced construction at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project ahead of schedule while securing 100% ownership of the Lelouma Bauxite Project, underpinning its growth strategy in critical minerals.

Altamin Limited progresses its innovative Lazio lithium and sulphate of potash project with key engineering studies underway, while its Gorno base metals project reports exceptional zinc, lead, and silver assay results, setting the stage for strategic partnership discussions.

ABx Group Limited reports promising rare earth exploration results in Tasmania, steady progress on its ALCORE fluorine recycling pilot plant, and advancing bauxite mining projects in Queensland and Tasmania, while managing funding challenges.

Perpetual Resources is advancing plans for deeper drilling at its Raptor Rare Earth Project in Brazil, aiming to unlock significant resource potential and support a maiden JORC estimate.

Axel REE Limited reports exceptional high-grade gallium and rare earth element mineralisation across a vast area at its Caladão Project, with promising metallurgical test results supporting low-cost extraction methods.

Axel REE Limited reports encouraging first-stage metallurgical results from its Caladão Project, confirming recoveries of valuable rare earth elements and gallium using cost-effective leaching methods.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX, AR3) reports successful metallurgical testwork at its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, producing 34kg of Mixed Rare Earth Oxide from heap leach solutions, paving the way for streamlined, cost-effective rare earth processing.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd has reported significant progress at its Ema rare earths project, achieving high recovery rates from in-situ recovery (ISR) tests and securing a $4 million capital raise to accelerate development.

OD6 Metals has reported strong high-grade copper results from its maiden drilling at Gulf Creek, NSW, alongside progress in rare earth metallurgical testing and closure of a regulatory investigation.

Meteoric Resources has released a robust Pre-Feasibility Study for its Caldeira rare earths project in Brazil, highlighting a low-cost, long-life deposit with strong government backing and a targeted production start in 2028.

Meteoric Resources’ Pre-Feasibility Study confirms the Caldeira Project in Brazil as a globally significant rare earths deposit, boasting robust economics, low operating costs, and strong sustainability credentials. The study underpins a 20-year mine life with substantial growth potential amid rising global demand for critical minerals.