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Lindian Resources has executed a binding agreement to acquire full ownership of a rare earths processing facility in Kazakhstan, marking a strategic shift from concentrate production to higher-value Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate (MREC) output by late 2026.

Advanced Energy Minerals has completed upgrades at its Quebec facility to produce ultra-low alpha High Purity Alumina, targeting the semiconductor sector with initial supply to Asian customers underway.

Sunrise Energy Metals has completed a feasibility study for its Syerston Scandium Project, revealing a low-cost, long-life operation poised to supply critical scandium amid tightening Chinese export controls. The project targets production by mid-2028 with strong government backing and a growing global market.

Element 25 Limited is advancing its Butcherbird Manganese Mine expansion and developing a US-based battery-grade manganese refinery, supported by major funding and strategic partnerships.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd’s latest infill drilling results at the Ema rare earth element project reveal consistent, thick mineralisation across an 82 km² area, bolstering confidence ahead of a key resource update and feasibility study.

Resolution Minerals has completed the acquisition of the Johnson Creek Tungsten & Antimony Mill and 2,000 tonnes of tungsten ore stockpiles near its Horse Heaven Project in Idaho, positioning itself to fast-track critical mineral production in the US.

Astron Limited has released updated Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates for its Donald Project, highlighting increased production forecasts for critical heavy rare earth elements. The project remains shovel ready, backed by comprehensive feasibility studies and regulatory approvals.

Syrah Resources has locked in a multi-year conditional offtake agreement with NextSource Materials, underpinning the strategic importance of its Balama graphite in the evolving battery supply chain outside China.

Lynas Rare Earths has secured a 10-year renewal of its Malaysian operating licence, providing a significant boost to its investment certainty and supply chain stability.

Black Cat Syndicate has announced a 95% increase in antimony resources at its Mt Clement project, alongside substantial gains in silver and lead. The company plans further drilling and an economic study to unlock the deposit's potential.

Osteopore Limited reported an 11% increase in revenue to $3.06 million for 2025, alongside a wider net loss of $3.72 million as it invests heavily in product development and regulatory compliance. The company also expanded its footprint with a new Singapore subsidiary.

RLF AgTech reported a 5% increase in revenue to $14.3 million for the half-year ending December 2025, while posting a $4.08 million loss reflecting a deliberate investment phase. The company also appointed Stuart Upton as CEO to lead its next growth chapter.