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Australian Rare Earths Limited (ASX: AR3) has secured a $5 million government grant to advance its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, confirmed promising uranium mineralisation at its Overland Project, and raised $3.6 million through a rights issue to accelerate development.

Perpetual Resources has completed a transformational acquisition of three lithium projects in Brazil’s Lithium Valley, confirming high-grade spodumene mineralisation and advancing drilling plans for Q2 2025. Metallurgical tests at its Raptor Rare Earth Project show strong recoveries of critical magnet rare earth elements.

Axel REE Limited advances its flagship Caladão REE-Gallium Project with significant high-grade intercepts and begins a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate, backed by $9.6 million in cash and strategic government partnerships.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd reports a significant resource upgrade and strong scoping study results for its Ema rare earth project in Brazil, highlighting low operating costs and promising economics.

OD6 Metals has encountered a regulatory pause in its maiden drilling at the historic Gulf Creek Copper Project, with assay results expected in Q2 2025. Meanwhile, rare earth metallurgical testing at Splinter Rock progresses positively amid a solid cash position.

Altamin Limited reports steady progress on its Lazio and Gorno projects, with positive testwork confirming the feasibility of sulphate of potash, lithium carbonate, and boron recovery from geothermal brines. The company moves closer to pre-feasibility studies and environmental approvals amid a tight cash position.

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.

Altamin Limited has completed its acquisition of Appian's stake in Vedra Metals, gaining 100% ownership of the Gorno Project, while advancing environmental assessments and development plans for its Lazio geothermal lithium project. A recent $3.2 million capital raise underpins its dual strategy to unlock value and progress key assets.

ABx Group reports significant progress in its rare earths and bauxite ventures, including enhanced geological models and pilot plant developments supported by key partnerships and government backing.

Lotus Resources has fast-tracked the restart of its Kayelekera uranium project in Malawi, targeting production by Q3 2025, backed by a $132 million capital raise. Meanwhile, its Letlhakane project in Botswana reports a 65% increase in measured and indicated uranium resources.

OD6 Metals reports a transformative quarter with the acquisition of the historic Gulf Creek Copper Project revealing high-grade copper assays, alongside promising metallurgical advances at its Splinter Rock rare earths project. The company enters 2025 with strong cash reserves and active exploration programs.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has delivered a maiden Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate product with exceptional recovery rates, alongside a substantial resource upgrade at its Colossus Rare Earth Project in Brazil.