Latest Defence Applications News

MRG Metals has completed the acquisition of the Garies Rare Earth Project, a high-grade, magnet-rich rare earth asset in South Africa, significantly boosting its critical minerals portfolio. The deal positions MRG for rapid development with a clear pathway to early cashflow and complements its existing projects in Mozambique and the Adriano–Fotinho corridor.

Aurora Labs has signed a landmark MOU with European defence giant MBDA to explore integrating its 3D-printed turbojet engines into advanced missile systems, marking a significant step into international defence markets.

Nagambie Resources has successfully raised $600,000 through a placement of 60 million shares, accompanied by free attaching options, to fund its strategic antimony-gold project at Nagambie Mine.

Axel REE Limited reveals a substantial inferred resource at its Caladão Project, advancing plans for in situ recovery trial mining in 2026 to produce rare earth and gallium products. The company’s low-cost, environmentally conscious approach positions it well within Brazil’s Lithium Valley mining hub.

New Frontier Minerals has raised $2.25 million to fast-track development of its Harts Range rare earths project, leveraging a promising new processing technology from Metallium Ltd. The capital injection supports an imminent drilling campaign and advances a mining lease application in Queensland.

Energy Transition Minerals has taken a decisive legal step by asking Greenland’s High Court to remove Denmark from its rare earth project dispute, paving the way for substantive hearings on its exploitation licence claim.

ABx Group has launched a new drilling campaign targeting extensions of its high-grade T8 rare earth discovery in northern Tasmania, focusing on critical elements terbium and dysprosium. Early drilling confirms shallow mineralisation with assays pending, highlighting the project's strategic potential amid global supply constraints.

Group 6 Metals has materially improved its debt position by converting warrants under its April 2025 recapitalisation plan, signaling renewed shareholder confidence and operational momentum.

New Frontier Minerals has finalised drill targets for a maiden reverse circulation program at its Harts Range Heavy Rare Earth and Niobium Project, with regulatory approvals imminent and drilling poised to begin.

Strategic Elements Ltd has marked a key milestone by successfully fabricating Energy Ink™ prototype cells in a commercial setting, while expanding its artificial intelligence ventures and maintaining a robust financial position.

Evion Group advances its Maniry Graphite Project in Madagascar and expandable graphite JV in India, backed by a strategic US investor and EU recognition. The company is poised to expand production and supply critical minerals to key global markets amid rising demand.

Northern Minerals reports a robust Definitive Feasibility Study and secures conditional funding interest, positioning Browns Range as a critical supplier of heavy rare earths by 2028.