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VHM Limited has secured a crucial mining licence for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, alongside key domestic and international partnerships and a successful $8.6 million capital raise.

DroneShield Limited has secured a $5 million contract under Australia’s Project LAND156 to supply portable counter-drone systems to the Australian Defence Force, positioning itself as a key player in the nation’s evolving defence technology landscape.

Veris Limited has secured over $2 million in new digital project contracts, reinforcing its leadership in spatial data consulting across energy, transport, and government sectors. These wins highlight the company’s innovative use of proprietary platforms and advanced data capture technologies.

Whitefield Industrials Limited reported a 10% increase in core operating profit for the year ended March 2025, outperforming its benchmark with a 7.5% portfolio return and raising fully franked dividends to 10.5 cents per share.

Northern Minerals has made significant progress on its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, advancing its feasibility study and exploration while raising $41.5 million, positioning itself as a strategic alternative amid growing geopolitical supply risks.

First Graphene Limited has responded to an ASX price query, attributing its recent share price and volume surge to increased buying activity in Germany linked to prior commercial announcements, while reaffirming full compliance with ASX disclosure rules.

AML3D has delivered Copper-Nickel components for the U.S. Navy’s Virginia-Class submarine program in under five weeks, a dramatic reduction from traditional manufacturing timelines, reinforcing Australia’s role in the AUKUS defense supply chain.