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Element 25 Limited has made significant strides in advancing its Butcherbird Expansion Project in Western Australia, securing $60 million in funding and progressing key engineering and contract milestones. Simultaneously, the company moves closer to finalising financing for its US-based battery-grade manganese refinery.

Plenti Group Limited has reported a fifth consecutive quarter of record loan originations, hitting $480 million and surpassing its $3 billion loan portfolio target ahead of schedule in January 2026.

Ionic Rare Earths’ UK subsidiary has received a £12 million capital grant offer from the UK Government to develop a pioneering rare earth magnet recycling facility in Belfast, aiming to bolster the UK’s sustainable supply chain for critical minerals.

The Swedish Government has formally approved the detailed zoning plan for Talga Group’s Nunasvaara South Graphite Mine, clearing a major regulatory hurdle and advancing the Vittangi Anode Project towards commercial production.

Jindalee Lithium has secured US government approval for its McDermitt Lithium Project’s exploration plan, reported strong drilling results, and extended exclusivity on a US SPAC listing valued at US$500 million.

Connexion Mobility reported a slight revenue decline in Q2 FY26 but boosted net profit before tax by 18%, supported by expense cuts and steady subscription growth. The company’s strategic focus on expanding OEM and dealership relationships continues amid near-term sales team reductions.

Tivan Limited has completed its acquisition of the Molyhil Tungsten-Molybdenum Project in the Northern Territory and is fast-tracking development with a drilling program planned for March 2026 to explore resource expansion.

WA1 Resources has revealed a substantial indicated mineral resource at its Luni Niobium Project, supported by successful metallurgical testwork and a robust financial position. The project’s strategic importance in the critical minerals sector is underscored by ongoing development and community engagement.

Talga Group has entered a strategic development agreement with German battery innovator V4Smart to co-develop high-performance graphite anodes for fast-charging lithium-ion batteries, aiming for commercial readiness by 2027.

IperionX has received the last $4.6 million tranche of a $47.1 million U.S. Department of War award and 290 metric tons of titanium scrap, advancing its plan to scale titanium production in Virginia.

Sprintex Limited has raised A$3.625 million through option exercises and a share placement, strengthening its balance sheet and accelerating growth following a landmark €15.6 million contract with Mest Water.

Weebit Nano has inked a long-term licensing deal with semiconductor giant Texas Instruments to integrate its advanced ReRAM technology into TI’s embedded processing chips, marking a significant step for next-generation memory solutions.