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Meteoric Resources is poised for a critical environmental milestone as the Preliminary Environmental Licence for its Caldeira Rare Earth Project is set for approval at the upcoming COPAM meeting. This step could unlock the path to construction and keep the project timeline intact.

Chalice Mining’s Pre-Feasibility Study confirms the Gonneville Project as a long-life, low-cost critical minerals mine in Western Australia, projecting A$4.7 billion pre-tax free cashflow over 23 years with rapid payback.

Minbos Resources has locked in $3.36 million through a placement and plans a $1 million Share Purchase Plan, paving the way for key milestones in its Cabinda Phosphate Project. A new debt financing option with Banco de Fomento Angola offers fresh momentum after delays with previous lenders.

Fredon, a subsidiary of NRW Holdings, has landed approximately $150 million in new contracts for data centre electrical and mechanical works across Victoria, Brisbane, and NSW, reinforcing its foothold in Australia’s growing data centre sector.

6K Additive has landed a landmark US$27.4 million loan from the US Export-Import Bank, partnering with the Department of War to fund a major expansion in Pennsylvania that will quintuple powder production capacity and create over 50 new jobs.

VBX Limited has received all assay results from its 2025 infill drilling program at the Wuudagu B bauxite deposit, confirming consistency with previous resource estimates and setting the stage for updated resource modeling and potential inclusion in the definitive feasibility study.

FireFly Metals has raised approximately A$139 million to accelerate exploration and development at its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project in Canada, setting the stage for a major resource expansion and a Final Investment Decision in 2026.

Vulcan Energy Resources has raised €398 million through a fully underwritten institutional placement and entitlement offer to fund the construction and commissioning of its Lionheart lithium project, marking a pivotal step from development to execution.

WestStar’s subsidiary SIMPEC has landed a $4.5 million contract to modify Fortescue’s Solomon Power Station, supporting the energy giant’s transition to renewables in the Pilbara.

QPM Energy Limited has announced a $30 million equity raise to support the development of its Isaac Power Station, advancing toward a final investment decision in March 2026 and commissioning by mid-2027. The funding package, complemented by a $113.7 million lease agreement and a $40 million convertible note, underpins a project poised to strengthen Queensland’s energy transition.

QPM Energy has raised $30.3 million through an oversubscribed share placement and signed a $40 million convertible note term sheet, paving a clear funding path for its 112MW Isaac Power Station project.

Swoop Holdings has announced a $10 million entitlement offer to fund its Melbourne Fibre Project, following a strong FY25 performance marked by 20% revenue growth and positive free cash flow. The company is sharpening its strategic focus on mobile, nbn, and fibre services amid board changes and divestments.