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Papyrus Australia reached a key production milestone by delivering 200 biodegradable Collar Keeper® samples to TBS Mining Solutions, confirming its manufacturing scalability. The company’s May cash flow shows a steady funding runway amid ongoing R&D and commercialisation efforts.

Australian Rare Earths (ASX: AR3) has announced a maiden Ore Reserve of 26 million tonnes at 920 ppm TREO for its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, underpinned by a robust Pre-Feasibility Study delivering an A$858 million post-tax NPV and a rapid payback of less than one year.

Renascor Resources has begun processing graphite through its hydrofluoric acid-free purification flowsheet at its Adelaide demonstration plant, marking a key milestone in its sustainable battery materials strategy.

Andromeda Metals has started commissioning its High Purity Alumina pilot plant, aiming to produce commercial-grade 4N HPA samples in the second half of 2026 for customer qualification. The pilot plant will also explore value from by-products like amorphous silica and gallium, adding potential upside to the project.

ABx Group has confirmed its second mixed rare earth carbonate sample from Tasmania’s Deep Leads deposit exhibits even lower radioactivity than the first, reinforcing its exemption from radiological control and attracting positive feedback from key customers.

GCM Corporation expands its VHD heat sink portfolio to 44 products and moves into liquid cooling OEM markets for AI servers, securing global distribution via DigiKey.

Papyrus Australia has fulfilled a critical contract milestone by delivering 200 biodegradable Collar Keeper product samples to TBS Mining Solutions, enabling the next phase of product testing despite a slight delay.

IperionX has commissioned a cutting-edge six-axis SACMI powder metallurgy press in Virginia, tripling its titanium manufacturing capacity and enabling production of complex components for defense and aerospace markets.

5E Advanced Materials secures a decade-long boric acid offtake agreement and advances boron product development, while reporting a $12.1 million quarterly loss and planning ASX delisting.

Advanced Energy Minerals (ASX:AEM) is partnering with NeoCtech to pilot rare earth doped nano high purity alumina, backed by an $800,000 CAD Canadian government grant. The project targets strategic sectors including AI, robotics, and aerospace with sustainable, high-performance materials.

Firebird Metals has locked in a purpose-built industrial facility in Osborne Park, Perth, to house its pioneering Australian Demonstration Plant, the only fully integrated manganese concentrate-to-cathode active material facility outside China.

Syrah Resources delivered a record 24kt graphite production at Balama and secured US$72 million in equity to support medium-term ramp-up and Vidalia commercialisation, navigating a complex US trade environment.