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Power Minerals Limited (PNN) has been invited to brief the Australian Ambassador to the US on its strategic Gamma Heavy Rare Earths Project in California, underscoring the project's growing importance in Australia-US critical minerals cooperation ahead of the Prime Minister's meeting with President Trump.

Treasury Wine Estates reported robust fiscal 2025 results driven by luxury wine growth and acquisitions, yet has downgraded its fiscal 2026 earnings outlook due to weakening demand in China and distribution disruptions in California.

Battery Age Minerals (ASX – BM8) showcased its global portfolio of critical minerals projects at the Ignite Investment Summit in Hong Kong, highlighting maiden drilling at Austria’s Bleiberg germanium project, a newly granted drill permit for Argentina’s El Aguila gold-silver system, and ongoing lithium exploration in Canada’s Falcon Lake.

VHM Limited has secured a significant offtake framework with Mitsui and a US$200 million financing interest from the US Export-Import Bank for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, alongside key environmental approvals. These milestones set the stage for a Final Investment Decision in the first half of 2026.

Pinnacle Minerals has secured a strategic acquisition of eight critical minerals projects in Idaho and Washington, positioning itself at the forefront of the US critical minerals supply chain. The company also raised $3 million to accelerate exploration and development.

Titan Minerals has landed a US$10 million strategic investment from Lingbao Gold International, acquiring nearly 10% of the company and setting the stage to fast-track its Dynasty Gold Project in Ecuador.

Audeara Limited has landed its maiden purchase order for hearing aid technology in China, marking a pivotal step in its global expansion with production and launch planned for the final quarter of 2025.

Compumedics has secured a $2.15 million placement to fast-track commercialisation of its Somfit D device following early FDA approval, positioning the company for significant growth in the US home sleep testing market.

Axel REE Limited reports encouraging auger drilling results at its Caldas Project in Brazil, confirming broad near-surface rare earth mineralisation and initiating new drilling at Caldas South. The company aims to define an Exploration Target and advance metallurgical studies to support resource development.

Everest Metals has signed a strategic MOU with Arlington Innovation Partners to access U.S. government non-dilutive funding and partnerships, advancing its Mt Edon critical minerals project focused on rubidium and lithium.

Metallium Limited announces a breakthrough rare earth recovery method using Flash Joule Heating with chlorination, promising faster, cleaner recycling of critical metals from magnet waste and advancing U.S. supply chain independence.

Sheffield Resources achieved a record quarterly concentrate production at its Thunderbird mine but faces subdued zircon sales due to challenging market conditions in China, withholding December quarter guidance.